Dr. Xiu-Min Li has now shifted her research headquarters to New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York where she continues to conduct her usual robust scientific agenda in collaboration with other … [Read More] about Traditional Chinese Medicine
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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?
Food Allergy Article in Washington Post Has Some Surprises
By Henry Ehrlich A recent article in the Washington Post was well worth reading. It begins with a moving account of a young woman’s life from middle school to college while afflicted with anaphylactic allergies. The journalist Levanya Ramanathan also gives … [Read More...] about Food Allergy Article in Washington Post Has Some Surprises
“Rigor” Mortis: Post Mortem on an Airborne Allergy Article
By Jessica Martin, PhD The Conversation is a publication touting articles that have “academic rigor” and “journalistic flair.” As far as I can tell, the most recent article - “The myth of flying peanuts: not so deadly after all” by Tim Spector, Professor of … [Read More...] about “Rigor” Mortis: Post Mortem on an Airborne Allergy Article
Desert Fire and Asthma Report
By Caroline Moassessi (This is the third report from Caroline we have published in the past four years. For some reason we skipped 2015. Her previous reports can be found here and here.) “When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters”. Timeless wisdom … [Read More...] about Desert Fire and Asthma Report
What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Allergies Can Hurt You
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich While I was traveling around this past week lecturing, I skipped the 2014 meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Now I have my regrets, not because I missed anything new, but because I missed … [Read More...] about What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Allergies Can Hurt You
The High Cost of Itching
The journal In Practice reports: Atopic Dermatitis [eczema] was associated with higher utilization and costs across resource categories (all P < .0001); adjusted total incremental annual costs were $3,302. Resource utilization and costs were higher in … [Read More...] about The High Cost of Itching
Guest Contributor: Tips on Empowering Children With Food Allergies
I have a wonderful Christmas Gift for my readers. Dena Friedel, a Food Allergy Support Group Leader from Columbus, Ohio, was kind enough to let me post a terrific piece she wrote. Originally intended for the FAAN internal Support Group Leaders network, … [Read More...] about Guest Contributor: Tips on Empowering Children With Food Allergies
Listening to Mom
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich In our book we talk about The Designated Parent Theory. This refers to what I have learned in many years of practice. Namely, that in families with severely food allergic or asthmatic children, having one parent take responsibility for … [Read More...] about Listening to Mom
Reporter’s Asthma Death Reminds Us How Deadly This Disease Can Be
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich I’m sure I am not alone in confessing that my first thought after reading about NY Times reporter Anthony Shadid’s death from asthma in Syria was, “Of all the things to die from in Syria.” Decades of reporting from the cauldron of … [Read More...] about Reporter’s Asthma Death Reminds Us How Deadly This Disease Can Be
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