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Specific IgE—How Does an Innate Defense Against Parasites Turn into Allergies?
When IgE was discovered more than half a century ago, allergists had hopes that it would be the key to better diagnosis and treatment of allergies, but it has remained a riddle wrapped in an enigma, although there has been exciting research along the way. A … [Read More...] about Specific IgE—How Does an Innate Defense Against Parasites Turn into Allergies?
Dateline South Brooklyn–Another Cautionary Asthma Story
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich The 2019 new year brought heartbreak to a South Brooklyn family as an 11-year old boy died after reacting to the smell of fish being cooked in his home. As described by the New York Daily News, the family hooked him up to a “medical … [Read More...] about Dateline South Brooklyn–Another Cautionary Asthma Story
Editing a Theme Issue of a Medical Journal: Q&A with Brian Schroer, MD
Dr. Paul Ehrlich, co-founder of this website, says that in the olden days, dust for testing and immunotherapy was collected by paying church ladies to collect their household dust. The process is much more refined now, but there’s a movement afoot to ban the … [Read More...] about Editing a Theme Issue of a Medical Journal: Q&A with Brian Schroer, MD
Yet Another EpiPen Competitor
By Henry Ehrlich In October, we wrote about a new horse in the epinephrine race and wondered if it would be the tipping point, based on the idea that it takes several competitors in a niche to drive down monopoly prices. Here it is, early December, and we … [Read More...] about Yet Another EpiPen Competitor
Dr. Anne Maitland, MD, PhD—Speaker Profile, July 15 East-West Medical Seminar
By Henry Ehrlich Dr. Maitland will discuss the clinical manifestations of mast cell disorders, current treatment options and the role for TCM. -–from the program Anne Maitland, MD, PhD Anne Maitland is both an MD and a PhD. She claims that key to … [Read More...] about Dr. Anne Maitland, MD, PhD—Speaker Profile, July 15 East-West Medical Seminar
Scratching the Surface: Allergen of the Year 2017
By Henry Ehrlich At our annual New York Allergy and Asthma Society Teaching day, we heard NYU-Langone dermatologist David E. Cohen, MD, MPH update us on the exciting new developments in treating atopic dermatitis (AD). He said that AD is years behind … [Read More...] about Scratching the Surface: Allergen of the Year 2017
Jon Stewart Sneezes
By Henry Ehrlich Some people think Jon Stewart is snotty. At last the Daily Show host owns it in a segment on seasonal allergies entitled "Along Came Pollen". Going after mainstream coverage of the pollen season for its customary hyperbole, Stewart shows … [Read More...] about Jon Stewart Sneezes
Asthma and Allergies—The Big Picture
By Mark Ballow, M.D. and President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Chances are everyone knows someone who suffers from symptoms of allergies or asthma. Take allergic rhinitis. This chronic condition affects between 10 … [Read More...] about Asthma and Allergies—The Big Picture
Controlling Asthma: Your Child Has to Breathe Every Day
By Dr. Larry Chiaramonte Maybe it’s a sign of the times. A friend recounts this conversation between her ex-husband and herself about the costs of supporting their college-aged children: Ex-husband: “We have to cut down on medical expenses. I’m only … [Read More...] about Controlling Asthma: Your Child Has to Breathe Every Day
IgE—Looking on the Bright Side
By Henry Ehrlich This is the 50th anniversary of the discovery of IgE, known to allergy patients everywhere as the allergic antibody that when attached to mast cells and basophils via high affinity receptors called FceRI can unleash a toxic soup of … [Read More...] about IgE—Looking on the Bright Side
Non-Adherence: the Multiple Challenges of Treating Asthma in a Medicaid Population
By David Stukus, MD My question for the 13 year old patient and his family was a simple one: “How can I best help you?” I routinely ask this question at the beginning of visits to get the best sense of how to frame that day’s interaction. However, in this … [Read More...] about Non-Adherence: the Multiple Challenges of Treating Asthma in a Medicaid Population
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