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 [...]
Nasal spray for anaphylaxis, NEFFY!
At about 1 pm one very busy clinic day, I received an emergency phone call. One of my patients was on the line, panicked because [...]
Dupixent for refractory COPD flares?
Dupixent is a very important tool in the Allergist toolbox. It is currently used for a variety of allergic issues: Atopic dermatitis or eczema, for [...]
Dupixent for prurigo nodularis: Itching driving you crazy?
Has your itching been driving you crazy? Have you developed intensely itchy nodules all over? Are people hinting that your crazy? Are your doctors suggesting [...]
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immunologic condition that causes inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that moves food between the mouth and stomach. EoE [...]
