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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How to Stay Flu-Protected Every Season (Because the Flu Never Takes a Break!) The flu never really goes away. Every year, it returns—bringing fever, body aches, and days of exhaustion. During cold weather seasons, everyone tend to stay indoors. Which makes easier for the flu virus to spread from person to person. Here is an
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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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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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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Red Dye No. 3: Banned by FDA! I was sipping on my ice cold diet cherry soda and munching on a red velvet muffin during my tea break. I was blissful and unaware. Then, as I rinsed my red snack bowl and saw the red crumbs in the sink, it hit me – I see
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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Behind the Scenes at the Allergy Immunology Clinic I want to share with you a sneak peek of what goes on in the Allergy Immunology Clinic Ever wondered what goes on at the Allergy Immunology Clinic when the year comes to a close? Every New Year’s Eve, we hit pause on seeing patients to wrap
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About Dr. Kent Woo If you’re here, I’m guessing you’re curious about who I am and what I do. Maybe you stumbled upon this page, or maybe someone sent you here. Either way, let me tell you my story—because I’ve realized that if I don’t share it, others will just make their own assumptions. I
As I was preparing to go to the APAAACI congress, my son saw that I was wearing something colorful and different. He asked, where are you going? I said to the Ah Pah Chi congress, he said Wow! You are going to the APT congress? You are so Cool! I did not tell him the
