3 Essential Allergy Insights: What You Need to Know Allergies and eczema impact millions of people, yet misconceptions often lead to incorrect management. Whether you’re dealing with drug allergies, food allergies, or eczema, understanding the right approach can help you live better. Here are three essential insights to guide you: 1️⃣ Drug Allergy: There’s No […]
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Asthma refers to inflammation of the airways in the lungs that leads to wheezing. Think of asthma as a disease with two processes. One process is the inflammation of the airways which is the “silent” part of the disease. This inflammation is continously ongoing. The other process is the constriction of the airways which is the “loud”
The King Cake is believed to have originated in France around the 12th century. It was made to celebrate the three wise men bearing gifts twelve days after Christmas calling it the feast of the Ephiphany or Twelfth Night. In Louisiana, Twelfth Night also signifies the begining of carnival season which ends on Mardi Gras Day/Fat
When in San Franciso, one must head over to Boudin at the Fisherman’s Wharf to try their signature sourdough bread. Sourdough is created when yeast settles into the bread dough and covert the carbohydrates into lactic acid and other acids that gives it the sour flavor. The uniqueness of this sourdough bread is due to the original “Mother
Dermographism means “write on skin” and it is the most common form of physical urticaria in the population. It is estimated that 4-5% of the population are affected. This condition is quite benign, and the patient should be reassured upon diagnosis. It is not known what exactly causes this condition, and it may last several months to years
This condition can affect up to 20% asthmatics and up to 40% of asthmatics with nasal polyps. It should be considered when there is a history of worsened asthma or asthma attack after taking aspirin. Despite the name Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD), it can also occur if the person take NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
