I’m Dr. Zach and I approve this message!
I’m Dr. Zach and I approve this message! In the current political atmosphere, I hear ad after ad after ad touting the greatness of one candidate or slashing the work and reputation of the other candidate. Well, this is not a political message. What’s the …
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Tricks or Treats!
Tricks or Treats! Halloween night is always a special night for children. Trick-or-treating is a ritual they all look forward to every year. That fun night could turn into a nightmare if your child accidently ingests food that he or she is allergic to. One …
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Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis.™ Chance to Win a $2,000 College Scholarship!
Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis.™ Chance to Win a $2,000 College Scholarship! Enter to Win! Submit an idea for how schools could be more aware and better prepared to support students with potentially life-threatening allergies. Your submission should explain an idea regarding how to improve …
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Hives. How long will they last?
Hives. How long will they last? If you have experienced hives (also known as urticaria), this is one question you really want the answer to. Acute hives by definition will last less than 6 weeks. This may seem like a very long time when you …
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Hives: Why is this happening?
One of the most frequent questions I hear about hives is: What’s causing them? Up to 20% of people will experience hives (also known as urticaria) at some point in their life. The cause of hives depends on whether they are “acute” which means …
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Beware: Anaphylaxis!
Beware: Anaphylaxis! Anaphylaxis is defined as a severe allergic reaction. When low blood pressure occurs then it is termed anaphylactic shock. The symptoms can occur rapidly and may be life-threatening. Usual symptoms are hives (urticaria), swelling (lips, tongue, around eyes), itching, respiratory symptoms (cough, wheezing, …
Comfortable allergy skin testing?
Good news! There’s been a breakthrough in allergy skin testing. Many people delay going to the allergist, fearing allergy skin testing may be uncomfortable. This is important because allergy skin testing is the preferred and best test to obtain the most accurate results to identify …
Some like it “dry”!
For allergy sufferers over 12 years old, there are now 2 corticosteroid nasal sprays that are “dry” rather than “wet.” These 2 dry mist sprays are Qnasl® and Zetonna.® Corticosteroid nasal sprays are the considered the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis. Frequently the greatest …
Weed pollen is in the air!
Late summer means weed pollen! August through October is peak weed pollen season. A single plant can release up to a billion grains of pollen per season. While most of the pollen grains fall within a few feet, some may blow in the wind for …