Following My Nose: A Walk, a Feast, and a Surprising Allergy Connection I was casually walking around the neighborhood trying to lose weight, when suddenly I smelled something delicious! Following my Nosey Nose, I came upon a lamb roasting on a charcoal pit. The aluminum foil is to keep the central part from being overcooked […]
Understanding the Allergic March It was a pleasure for me to give a talk on the Allergic March. Essentially the allergic march describes how children first starts off with eczema. This is closely followed by food allergy. These children then go on to develop allergic rhinitis which can end up with asthma. Everyone always asks
As I was driving this morning, the sky was blue and sunny. There was traffic everywhere and I noticed that everyone is shopping for Mandarin Oranges. Today is Chap Goh Mei, Year of the Dragon. It is also the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The story is that in the past, single
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Atopic Dermatitis: The First Warning Sign of Allergies Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is more than just dry, itchy skin—it’s often the earliest indicator of an allergic tendency. People with eczema have an overactive immune system that reacts abnormally to environmental triggers, leading to chronic skin inflammation and a weakened skin barrier. This makes the skin more
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The Blue Mansion is the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion. This was a building that is built according to Chinese Feng Shui principles. The back of the house of higher than the front. The roof was designed to circulate rainwater through the house and drain into the air-well at the center of the house to symbolize
Did you know that Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) causes sudden swelling not related to allergy? This condition can cause sudden swelling anywhere in the body , including face, hands, gastrointestinal tract and genitals. Although HAE is often inherited, 20-25% of cases are from new spontaneous mutations and these patients have no family history of swelling. Decreased C1 inhibitor
You can watch the clip here: One of the unique Malaysian CNY culture is the Yee Sang! It consists of many colorful vegetables, pickles, fruits held together with a sticky dressing topped off with nuts and crunchy crackers. Each ingredient has a special meaning! There are so many variations of ingredients and taste that no
Can You Be Allergic to Sugar? The Surprising Connection to Dust Mites Allergy to sugar? That sounds almost impossible, right? We’ve always believed that sugar molecules are too small to trigger an immune response. And yet, allergy is a complex and ever-evolving field—there’s still so much we don’t fully understand! Let me take you on
A Surprise Reunion, Aging, and My Journey with Anti-Aging Supplements I was on bag guard duty at Sunway Lagoon — sitting comfortably on a bench while everyone else flew down the water slides screaming their lungs out. You know those rare quiet moments when time slows down a bit? Suddenly I heard someone calling my
Food Allergy Prevention: Why Early Introduction Matters As a doctor specializing in allergies, I always emphasize early food introduction to prevent food allergies. But I often hear the same concern from parents: “What if my baby has a severe allergic reaction the first time they try a food?” I get it—food allergies are scary. But
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