Allergy to tree pollen is a common condition that affects many people in Georgia. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to certain proteins found in tree pollen, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. These symptoms can occur during the spring and early summer, when tree pollen is […]
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Jan
Jan
Nasal eosinophilic polyps are a type of growth that can develop in the nasal passages. They are made up of inflammatory cells called eosinophils, which are a type of white blood cell. These polyps can cause a variety of symptoms, such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through the nose, and a loss of smell. They […]
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Jan
Jan
When should I take a second antihistamine? For years, medical protocols have allowed taking more than one antihistamine tablet daily for certain allergy-like conditions. I often see people in my office trying to mix and match various over-the-counter medications to achieve better results. However, what often works just as well, if not better, is simply […]
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Dec
Dec
Every week I see allergic patients who are avoiding antihistamine medications because of a concern about their heart or blood pressure. But Most of this worry is outdated and unneeded. Firstly, let’s discuss the antihistamines themselves: (a) older generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl), hydroxyzine (Ararat, Vistaril) or chlorpheneramine (Chlor-Trimeton) are messier chemicals with more side […]
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Sep
Sep
Mold and mildew are usually considered “indoor” allergens, meaning that while they do exist outdoors the inside of one’s home seems to be the biggest culprit. Mold and mildew like dark and humid places – like the basement, around leaky pipes, under sinks, in baothrooms, in your flower pots. Some AC units can harbor mildew […]
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Jan
Jan
Understanding sublingual immunotherapy – SLIT Allergy drop therapy is a trusted method to reduce sensitivity that is more convenient, safer, and as efficacious as traditional allergy shots. To understand what sublingual immunotherapy is, an overview of allergy is helpful. This is briefly discussed below. An overview of allergy An allergic reaction is an exaggerated immune […]
via Medical News: Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Second Neti Pot User – in Infectious Disease, Infection Control from MedPage Today. Wow! Louisiana State officials are announcing they have linked a second death from amoebic meningitis to the use of the Neti Pot. This is a terrible 100% fatal form of meningitis that happens when a particular amoeba, […]
We joke that if your doctor suggests you get rid of your cat to control allergies, then you’re more likely to get rid of your doctor. This is probably very true, however many of the things we can do to control our environment are fairly painless and may be things you haven’t thought of before. Pet […]