📦 A Parcel on the Table I got a WhatsApp message from the MSAI secretariat “I’m dropping off a parcel for you” I quickly typed my reply: “Sure, thank you very much” And I quickly forgot all about it as I stepped into the consultation room to see my patient In fact I only remembered […]
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🌸 Hormones & Skin in Midlife: Why Menopause Hits You Hard 🌸 Doc, I was fine until I hit my 50s Then I started developing allergies, My skin is so sensitive, I sometimes have mood changes. Do you think menopause is the issue? I was so happy not getting periods. Now I’m not so sure!
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Guess Who’s Back? Haze & Pollution Strike Again Guess who’s back Shady’s back, Back again Guess who’s back, guess who’s back…. It’s not just slim shady haze, it’s also pollution in general. The tiny particles (PM₂.₅ and smaller) slip past your nose and cause inflammation deep in your lungs. What is scary is that it
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From Orchard to Table: When Tree Pollens Bite Back! 🌳🍎 Have you ever bite into a crisp apple or savored a juicy melon – and then felt your mouth itch or your throat tickle? You are not alone. That odd itchiness is called Pollen–Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS), also known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). This
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Egg Allergy Immunotherapy in Malaysia: From Muffin to Egg Tolerance For years, managing food allergies meant one thing: avoidance. And Eggs can be a hidden ingredient in many foods. There are risk from sauces, cross contamination and even coffee! You have to be a label detective 🕵️♀️ at every grocery aisle Understand that restaurants can
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Milk Allergy Immunotherapy in Malaysia: From Muffin to Milk Tolerance For years, managing food allergies meant one thing: avoidance. Parents have to master label reading. Going to restaurants can be so stressful. Eating out felt more like a risk assessment than a meal. School? You have to prepare your own food. And having to buy
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Understanding Steroid Phobia, Myths & Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Does the Cream Have Steroids?Doctor, I don’t want steroid cream “Doctor, we tried all your treatments, and it didn’t work!”Me: “Did you use the medicated cream I gave you?”(Silence) This is a daily conversation I have with eczema patients. There’s a growing phenomenon where people with
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Exosome Therapy for Wellness in Malaysia: Benefits & How It Works I’m excited to offer one of the most cutting-edge wellness treatments in Malaysia — Exosome Therapy. The first question I always get is, “What is this XO something? Is it some type of brandy?” I can’t help but chuckle: “Nope, nothing to do with
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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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Malaysia’s Most Common Allergy Triggers Do you waking up sneezing? Does your eyes tear and itch every time you see someone cutting grass at the roadside? Is your nose blocked at night and you have to breathe through your mouth? Here in Malaysia, allergens hide in plain sight. Let’s pinpoint the common allergy triggers in
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