DrKentWoo

Allergist/Immunologist

Immunotherapy: A Long-Term Solution for Allergies

Immunotherapy: A Long-Term Solution for Allergies Allergies can disrupt your daily life, causing sneezing, congestion, itchy skin, and even breathing difficulties. While medications help manage symptoms, they don’t address the root cause. That’s where allergen immunotherapy comes in—a proven treatment that retrains your immune system, reducing allergy symptoms over time and even preventing the development […]

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Medications to Stop Before a Skin Prick Test: What You Need to Know

Medications to Stop Before a Skin Prick Test for Accurate Allergy Diagnosis A skin prick test is one of the most reliable ways to diagnose allergies, but did you know that certain medications can affect your results? If you’re scheduled for a test, it’s crucial to pause some medications beforehand to ensure accurate results. Why

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Perfume Allergy: How Fragrances Can Trigger Asthma and Skin Reactions

How Fragrances Can Trigger Allergic Reactions Perfume is often seen as a finishing touch—a signature scent that boosts confidence and leaves a lasting impression. But did you know that for some people, that pleasant fragrance can be a major trigger for allergies? If you’ve ever started sneezing, wheezing, or developing skin irritation after exposure to

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The Truth About Anti-Aging: What The Substance Teaches Us About Beauty and Longevity

What If Your Future Self Could Talk to You? Imagine your future self—20, 30, or even 50 years from now—sitting across from you. What would they say? Would they thank you for the choices you’re making today? Or would they be frustrated, wishing you had taken better care of your body and mind? I recently

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Rapamycin and Anti-Aging: Risks, Alternatives, and a Natural Approach

The Rapamycin Story: Promise vs Risks Rapamycin, a drug discovered in the 1970s, has fascinated scientists for its potential to combat aging and disease. But despite the hype, its risks make it unsuitable for anti-aging today. From Easter Island to the Lab Unearthed in a soil sample from Easter Island, rapamycin began as a promising

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Why Bring Your Medications to the Allergy Immunology Clinic?

Why We Ask You to Bring Your Medications to Every Appointment Here’s a question for you: Why does the Allergy Immunology Clinic insist that patients bring all their medications and skincare products to every appointment? Here’s why: Because we care We care enough to check if you’re taking your medications correctly. We care enough to

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