The gut and asthma risk
More and more is being learned about the human microbiome, the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, collectively known as microbes, that make their home [...]
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 [...]
Office Closure Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Our office will be closed Wednesday, February 12th, all day, for Electronic Medical Record Training to better serve our patients, learn new tricks and become [...]
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 [...]
Merry Christmas!
Dr. Wendt & the staff at Relieve Allergy, Asthma & Hives would like to wish you a Safe and Merry Christmas! As a reminder, our [...]
