How can you stay health if you have an immunodeficiency?
This brief primer discusses immunodeficiency and ways to stay healthy.
Patching up your allergies: What is a patch test?
Dr. Wendt discusses contact allergy testing and treatment.
The fat lady may sing…but can she breathe? Obesity and Asthma
The rate of obesity in children has literally tripled since 1980 and is expected to continue its upward climb. Over time, if obesity is not conquered, it is a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, and some cancers.
What are Allergy shots?
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 shots that decrease your body’s overreaction to allergic substances.
Take my breath away: ASTHMA
Asthma is a serious chronic lung disease causing inflammation of the lungs that is characterized by intermittent or persistent symptoms of shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness or cough.
The SKIN-ny on Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema: Part IIa: General Care and Hydration of Skin
How do I manage my AD as a patient? The first and most important part of AD management are hydration techniques to clean the skin of any bacteria and irritants and hydration to help seal in moisture and enhance the skin barrier,...
The SKIN-ny on Atopic Dermatitis: Part 1: What is Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema and What causes it?
With summer here, many patients are noticing their skin conditions worsen. The dry heat can be an irritating factor for many, flaring their rash.
