Urticaria or Hives: The Devil’s Itch That Won’t Let You Rest Have you ever felt an itch so intense that it felt unbearable? Many people with urticaria, also known as hives, describe it as the Devil’s Itch—a relentless, burning sensation that spreads across the body in raised, red welts. The rash can start as a […]
Nasal Congestion: Why Your Nose Gets Blocked & What Actually Helps Let’s talk about nasal congestion — basically a traffic jam in your nose. And to fix it properly, you need to understand the causes and treatments for nasal congestion, because not all blockages are the same. When your nose is blocked, everything goes downhill
The Challenge of Managing Food Allergies One of the challenges that patients with food allergies face is knowing what to do when an allergic reaction occurs. Often, my patients will first reach for an antihistamine, but many hesitate to use their auto-injectable adrenaline/epinephrine, even when it’s necessary. Fear of needles is a common concern, leading
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Father’s Day Through My Appetite! Some dads collect watches. Some collect golf scores. Apparently, I collect meals. For me, Father’s Day isn’t about one extravagant celebration. It’s my perfect excuse to go dining! I revisit old favorites, discover a few new gems, and spend time with the people who matter most. I put together a
Does Malaysia have Hummingbirds? Due to my fondness for eating, I have to put in some effort to keep my overweight self in check. So, every weekend, I lace up my sneakers and head out for a slow jog around the neighborhood. And by slow, I mean a brisk walker could probably outpace me! My neighbors
Stress of having Food Allergy For a parent, having a child with food allergy is stressful, having a child with multiple food allergies makes it even harder. Imagine the amount of food preparation needed to feed your child. Going out to restaurants and ordering food is a nightmare! My patients say that it is so
I think Mother’s Day is the most significant celebration out of all celebrations. In fact, it is probably the mother of all celebrations. Perhaps it was a commercial decision to promote Mother’s Day to encourage dining and spending to boost the economy. Despite this, I will still knowingly and willingly participate. Let me tell you
Heritage Building in Sydney I managed to walk around in the city and made my way to the fascinating QVB, which is now converted to a shopping center. Built around 1893-1898 it has 5 levels of shopping! It looks so grand now, I can imagine it would have been a marvelous building when it was
The Icons of Sydney I had the pleasure of being invited to Sydney to participate in a Masterclass in Allergy Respiratory Medicine. The weather was raining, occasionally cloudy and cool. However, it was a nice respite from the humid sauna that I am used to in Malaysia. I took the opportunity to walk to Sydney
Eczema and Skin Infections: Why Controlling Inflammation Matters “Doctor, I’ve seen so many specialists.” “My child’s eczema keeps flaring. Sometimes it gets infected.” “Sometimes I’m not even sure if it’s an infection.” “And honestly, I’m scared to use the medicated creams.” “I worry the medication suppresses the immune system and makes the infections worse, so
