What is an allergy shot (immunotherapy)?
Many of us have heard of “allergy shots” but I’ve noticed there is some confusion about what they are. Allergy shots are a series of [...]
Before I come see you, how can I deal with cat allergies?
It is terrible to have to re-house an animal, especially if you are the one doing it. When I hear stories, the allergies are not [...]
Not fitting into the Mold? A brief guide to Mold Allergy
It is that time of year…after the crazy rains we have had, it is hard not to expect the mold spores to come. Unfortunately, for [...]
Rain, Rain, go away! Bring the pollen another day!
Oh my goodness! Have you ever seen so much rain! Are our water tables full yet? I hope so. That will be great. However, I [...]
Before I come see you, how can I deal with dog allergies?
It is terrible to have to re-house an animal, especially if you are the one doing it. When I hear stories, the allergies are not [...]
Nasal polyposis
What are nasal polyps? Nasal polyps are non-cancerous, painless growths of the sinus mucosa. They can obstruct the sinus and nasal passages and even grow [...]
Common FAQs on Penicillin Allergy and Drug Allergy Testing
What is penicillin? Penicillin was first discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 and continues to be one of the most important antibiotics today. The penicillin [...]
The Skin you are in: The microbiome of the skin may predict atopic dermatitis (eczema)
The Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes (S-Presto), presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meeting by [...]
Acid suppressing medication increases the risk of food allergy
Patients that were given proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in infancy had up to 6-fold increase in food allergy and anaphylaxis compared with those patients that [...]
