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 [...]
How do you know your dog is happy?
Your dog makes you happy, but how do you know your dog is happy? According to behavior experts, these behaviors seems to be a consensus: [...]
How do you know your cat is happy?
Cats are such wonderful pets. Research has shown time and time again that cat owners live longer and are happier people. We need them as [...]
Xolair for food allergy
Xolair (omalizumab) has become the “go-to” allergy drug of the century. It recognizes serum Immunoglobulin E, IgE, what I call the allergic flag, because this [...]
Happy Halloween!
Dr. Wendt and the staff at Relieve, Allergy, Asthma & Hives wish you a very Happy and Safe Halloween! Our office is open with our [...]
Drug allergies: Highlight on penicillin allergy
When your doctor diagnoses a sinus or other infection, usually in most instances, antibiotics will be prescribed. Penicillin is one of the oldest antibiotic medicines, [...]
