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 It’s Such a Pain and What You Can Do About It Let’s talk about nasal congestion—basically, it’s like a traffic jam in your nose! It’s one of the most annoying symptoms my patients deal with, and it can really turn your day upside down. When your nose is blocked, it’s more than
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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You can watch the clip on YouTube here: Happy Father’s Day. Father’s Day is a special time to reflect on the joys of fatherhood, celebrate the love we share with our families, and, of course, enjoy some delicious food. This year, I decided to commemorate the occasion with a fun 30-second video showcasing my favorite
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
The Heartbreak of Eczema: Understanding Infections in Eczema If you’re dealing with Atopic Dermatitis, you already know the struggles—dryness, itching, cracked skin. But one of the most distressing complications is infections in eczema. Red, oozing, painful patches that just don’t seem to heal—sound familiar? Let’s dive into why eczema skin gets infected so easily, what
