DrKentWoo

Allergist/Immunologist

PEG Allergy: Testing & Management for Clinicians

PEG Allergy and How to Test: A Guide for Clinicians and Patients Too! Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) also known as macrogols, are hydrophilic polymers. You’ll find them everywhere: medications, cosmetics, even food!  As an Allergist/Immunologist, I’ve had moments where I’m scratching my head—”Why did my patient react to a ‘harmless’ colonoscopy prep or depot steroid injection?” […]

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Why IgG Food Allergy Testing Fails – Allergy vs Intolerance Explained

Why IgG Food Allergy Testing Fails – Allergy vs Intolerance Explained A patient confidently walks into the clinic. She has a beautiful binder in hand. “Doc, look!” she waves at her IgG food allergy testing results, all lit up in green, yellow, and red. “I can’t eat any of these foods!” I peer over the

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Break the Nasal Decongestant Addiction: Understanding & Overcoming Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Why Your Nose Keeps “Needing” That Spray  Your nose feels like a traffic jam on Federal Highway on a Friday afternoon. Desperate for relief, you confidently squirt your “miracle” nasal decongestant – Afrin, Oxynase or any generic clone. Suddenly your nose opens up like the SMART Tunnel. Heavenly Bliss! But use it more than twice

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Food Ingredients in Skincare Can Trigger Food Allergies

Why Food Ingredients in Skincare Can Trigger Food Allergies – Especially in Eczema I see many patients with eczema. And with eczema often comes food allergies. I always advise my patients: Avoid applying creams containing food ingredients to your skin. Yes, you’ve seen food based creams on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram. Yes, the influencer has 10

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