Inducing Tolerance to Cow’s Milk or Egg
Cow’s Milk and Egg Allergy: Can Kids Outgrow It?
During the current Covid-19, hand washing or use of hand sanitizers are recommended to prevent infection. However some of our patients have reported skin issues from this current practice. Here are some FAQs and answers from the AI Clinic which may help your condition.
Understanding Urticaria (Hives): More Than Just an Itchy Rash Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a condition characterized by intensely itchy, raised bumps on the skin that can spread across the entire body. These bumps, often likened to mosquito bites, are caused by the release of histamine from mast cells in the skin. While the
Safe Reuse of Face Masks: What You Need to Know Face masks are still a key tool against respiratory infections. I still remember during Covid-19 when face masks were in short supply. We had to learn how to make do with what is available and to also reuse what we can. Now, face masks are
It is important to understand the initial “scare” that led to the now misunderstood idea that persons with history of allergy should not receive Covid-19 vaccine. First is that the reports of allergic reactions occurred in UK during their initial roll out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in which 2 individuals developed anaphylaxis after receiving the Covid-19
It was initially thought that PEG is the likely culprit for the allergic reactions seen in mRNA Covid vaccines. It turns out that Intradermal skin testing to PEG has limited utility in evaluating this anaphylaxis and that most severe postvaccination allergic symptoms are not caused by hypersensitivity to PEG. A vaccine registry study from a
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Think You Have a Medication Allergy? Here’s What You Need to Do 🚨 Myth: If you have a drug allergy, your doctor can do a quick test to find out what you’re allergic to and what you can safely take.✅ Truth: There is no simple test for all medication allergies! Drug allergy evaluation requires a
Penicillin Allergy Testing: Why It Matters for Your Health and Antibiotic Safety Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin? You Might Be Surprised! Many people are told they have a penicillin allergy—often in childhood—but did you know that over 90% of people labeled as allergic actually aren’t? Misdiagnosed penicillin allergy leads to unnecessary use of stronger,
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