Articles & Posts by Dr. Millhollon
Original and locally relevant educational articles to aid allergy and asthma sufferers and their families living in Arizona.
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Recent Articles
Plantago ovataMay 26, 2020 - 4:29 pm- Desert LaxativeApril 6, 2020 - 9:27 am
Update: Allergen Immunotherapy During the COVID-19 OutbreakMarch 26, 2020 - 5:00 pm
TeleMedicine Appointments Are Now AvailableMarch 22, 2020 - 11:29 am
Coronavirus UpdateMarch 18, 2020 - 5:58 pm
Wine AllergyFebruary 20, 2020 - 5:38 pm
Beer AllergyFebruary 3, 2020 - 4:36 pm
Alcohol AllergyJanuary 21, 2020 - 8:16 am
Plantago ovata
/in Arizona Allergenic Plant Guide, Weeds /by brianmillhollonPlantago ovata is a weed native to the southwestern United States. It’s seeds have been used for food by native populations in Arizona and is a common source of psyillium – a dietary fiber found in products such as Metamucil. Following a wet winter, Plantago ovata can be found growing wild in the desert and […]
Desert Laxative
/in Article Menu /by brianmillhollonWhen I first moved to Arizona from New Orleans where I was finishing training at Tulane, I began to familiarize myself with the local weeds, trees, and grasses that were important causes of allergy problems in the Southwest. Some plants were on every local allergist’s list of important allergenic plants, and although some of the […]
Update: Allergen Immunotherapy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
/in News /by brianmillhollonBegining June 1, the temporary modification to the allergy immunotherapy administration schedule will end. While we will continue to follow all guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Arizona Health Departement to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission to our patients and staff, we will cautiously resume our normal […]
TeleMedicine Appointments Are Now Available
/in News /by brianmillhollonYou can now schedule a new patient consultation or follow-up visit with Dr. Millhollon without having to come into the office and at a time that is convenient, including nights and weekends. For more information, call our office at 705-8844 or send us a note at mail@allergywise.com.
Coronavirus Update
/in Article Menu, News /by brianmillhollonAs the global and local effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, our practice is firmly committed to the health and safety of our patients. We are closely monitoring the changing situation and complying with recommendations from the CDC and The Arizona Health Department. In addition, we are implementing the following change to our […]
Wine Allergy
/in Food Allergy /by brianmillhollonWine is made from grapes and like grape, true allergic reactions are, thankfully, rare. If a grape allergy is suspected, it can be easily ruled out or confirmed with an allergy skin test. Many people do however complain of problems when they drink wine and yet are not allergic to grape. If these reactions to […]