Why You Should Discuss Your Lab Results Face-to-Face—Not Just Over Email or Text! I called my doctor’s office, asking for my blood test results. They emailed them over but said, “The doctor would like to see you to go over them.” Ugh. Why? Can’t they just tell me if everything’s okay? I get it—life is […]
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The Stress of having Food Allergy Imagine enjoying a plate of nasi lemak, only for your child to suddenly break out in hives. Their lips swell, breathing gets difficult—this is the terrifying reality of food allergies, which now affect up to 1 in 10 children in Malaysia. Why are food allergies increasing? And can they
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Limited-Time Allergy Blood Test Promo – RM499 (Usual Price RM601) Tired of Guessing? Get Real Answers for Your Allergies Today! Do you struggle with sneezing, itchy skin, digestive issues, or unexplained reactions—but have no idea what’s causing them? Have you been avoiding foods or constantly feeling unwell because of suspected allergies? You don’t have to
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The Untold Story Behind Duoflora: My Relentless Pursuit of the Right Probiotic If you had told me over a decade ago that I’d one day be developing my own probiotic, I would have laughed. As an allergist-immunologist, my focus has always been on evidence-based medicine—helping my patients breathe easier, live healthier, and break free from
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Autologous Serum Therapy: A Breakthrough for Chronic Hives (Urticaria) Patients When Chronic Hives Won’t Go Away, Autoimmunity May Be the Culprit Living with chronic urticaria (hives) can feel like battling an invisible enemy. The persistent itching, unpredictable flare-ups, and red, swollen welts make daily life frustrating—and for many patients, standard antihistamines simply don’t work. What
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Localized Allergic Rhinitis: When Allergy Tests Are Negative I stood in front of a hall full of ENT doctors and shared one of my challenges of being an Allergist. It is when a patient comes in to the clinic with an itchy nose, frequent sneezing and constantly blowing their nose to clear their mucus. They
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Patch Testing: Finding the Cause of Your Skin Allergy If you’ve been struggling with a stubborn, itchy rash that won’t go away no matter what products you switch to, allergic contact dermatitis might be the culprit. But how do you know for sure? This is where patch testing comes in—a simple, effective way to identify
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Blood Tests for Allergies: What You Need to Know When it comes to diagnosing allergies, there are several testing options available, but one of the most common is the specific IgE (sIgE) blood test. This test helps identify allergic sensitization to various foods, environmental allergens, and even insect venoms. But how reliable is it? When
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A Patient’s Guide to Oral Food Challenges If you or your child has a diagnosed food allergy, the idea of an oral food challenge might seem intimidating. After all, it involves eating a food that was previously off-limits. But in a controlled setting, under medical supervision, this test can be a powerful tool to determine
Soy Allergy: Foods to Avoid & Safe Alternatives Foods That Contain Soy (Avoid These) If you have a soy allergy, you must avoid anything that contains the word “soy” and other soy-derived ingredients, including: ✔ Common Soy Foods: Edamame (soybeans) Miso Natto Shoyu sauce Soya, soya flour Soybean granules, curd, paste Supro Tamari Tempeh Teriyaki
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