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An Inside Look at Sub-Lingual Immunotherapy
Several years ago, Dr. Paul Ehrlich explained why he wouldn’t be taking up any of the new food allergy treatments that were coming into the medical marketplace. He wasn’t against it in principle so much as he wasn’t prepared to offer the kind of attention … [Read More...] about An Inside Look at Sub-Lingual Immunotherapy
Air Pollution and the ER: Worldwide Study Traces the Direct Link
By Henry Ehrlich A study at George Washington University says the between 9 and 33 million emergency room visits can be attributed to inhalation of ozone and fine particulates—particles smaller than 2.5 microns or less. These things can penetrate to the … [Read More...] about Air Pollution and the ER: Worldwide Study Traces the Direct Link
A Case of Mistaken Identity
Dr. Paul Ehrlich After 40 years of practice, give or take, this was a first. A new patient in his 20s arrived in the office with an elevated eosinophil count. Just to remind you these white blood cells are drawn to sites like the lungs in allergic … [Read More...] about A Case of Mistaken Identity
Another Epinephrine Device Approved by FDA: Could this be the Tipping Point?
By Henry Ehrlich A month ago we greeted the approval of TEVA’s entry into the epinephrine injector market with cautious enthusiasm. But we also questioned whether the new competition for EpiPen and Auvi-Q (and Adrenaclick, the perpetual afterthought) … [Read More...] about Another Epinephrine Device Approved by FDA: Could this be the Tipping Point?
If at first you don’t succeed…
By Lisa Horne, president Arizona Food Allergy Alliance It was a whirlwind, or maybe, as we say in Arizona, a haboob*. Just three weeks after AFAA was contacted by Senator Linda Lopez, Senate Bill 1278 was drafted and heard Wednesday, February … [Read More...] about If at first you don’t succeed…
Teens and Food Allergies: A High-Risk Mix
By Anne Russell BSN, RN “It’s a minefield out there”. Thus began a memorable food allergy patient education session with a 13 year old named Tim and his parents. I had worked with this family for several years. Tim is engaging and intelligent with a ready … [Read More...] about Teens and Food Allergies: A High-Risk Mix
Xolair Roundtable: Three US doctors react to UK restrictions
A few months ago, we noticed news from England that Britain's national health service (NHS) rejected use of Xolair for after the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) said it was too expensive. NICE also said that Xolair, known generically as … [Read More...] about Xolair Roundtable: Three US doctors react to UK restrictions
When It Comes to Allergies, What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?
By Dr. Sarah Taylor-Black Over the past decade or so, one of the scientific breakthroughs that have defined modern medicine, i.e. the invention of antibiotics, has come in for its share of bad press. Overuse has led to the development of resistant … [Read More...] about When It Comes to Allergies, What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?
Developing Countries and Asthma
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich The World Allergy Organization Journal article featured on our Journals page “Asthma Care in Resource-Poor Settings” cites factors including “low accessibility to effective medications, multiple and uncoordinated weak infrastructures of … [Read More...] about Developing Countries and Asthma
Asthma pill tested against inhalers
Published on Sunday 24 July 2011 12:30 {Note: This article was posted on the website of NHS Choices, described as the online front door of the British National Health Service. It does a wonderful job of deconstructing a study that had received a lot of … [Read More...] about Asthma pill tested against inhalers
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Allergy
by Dr. Xiu-Min Li Allergic diseases are a significant health problem in “Westernized” countries. They represent a tremendous burden on quality of life for both patients and their families, and health care expenditures for the society as a whole. Food … [Read More...] about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Allergy
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