Here is my story of how pizza came to be: Pete’s Ah! A very very long time ago, a bread maker was partying really late on Friday and woke up the next morning with a huge hangover. Feeling so miserable and hungry he realized that he had only some left-over bread dough and some hard […]
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You can watch this clip in YouTube here: Drug / Medication Allergy This video will try to shatter some myths of Drug Allergy. The most common myth is that Drug Allergy can be easily diagnosed by the doctor through a simple blood test. The truth is that there is no such blood test at this
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Food allergy cases are increasing throughout the world. The key to address this phenomenon is by prevention. The previous idea of delaying introduction of allergenic foods to prevent food allergy did not work. In fact, delaying food introduction only causes increasing cases of food allergy. Why does food avoidance cause food allergy? It turns
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You can also watch this clip on YouTube here: Wrap up summary of 2023 with 3 key points I want you to know As the year 2003 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone for your support. I decided to create a video on the 3 points I wanted to share with you
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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”
Understanding Allergen Specific Immunotherapy Allergic Rhinitis can be managed by medications. Use of antihistamines and nasal sprays can be effective in managing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. However, there are patients that are not responding well to these treatments and perhaps they are looking for a long term solution. As an Allergist/Immunologist, I often discuss
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Shrimp/Prawn are crustaceans belonging to the shellfish family. Shrimp allergy is found to be more common in adults than children. This is probably due to increased consumption in adults. The major symptoms of shrimp allergy are itching and swelling of the mouth, however urticaria(hives) and anaphylaxis(shock) have also been reported. If you are shrimp allergic, you
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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
Ragweed Patients who have allergy to ragweed pollen can experience itching of the lips , mouth and throat when they eat fruits such as melons. Sometimes, itchy bumps can develop in the mouth within minutes after eating such fruits. This condition is described as oral allergy syndrome. In this condition, when a person develops allergy to
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Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that affects up to 10% of children. The rash has a typical distribution as seen above. Many children with atopic dermatitis go on to develop other allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma or allergic rhinitis. Food allergy has been demonstrated to provoke atopic dermatitis in ~35%
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