Articles & Posts by Dr. Millhollon
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Recent Articles
Why Am I Short of Breath?July 28, 2020 - 5:05 pm
Asthma and COVID-19: What Is The Risk?June 8, 2020 - 12:21 pm
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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
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 […]
Beer Allergy
/in Allergies, Food Allergy /by brianmillhollonBeer is the third most popular beverage, behind water and tea. In spite of this, true allergic reactions to beer are rare. Beer contains four primary ingredients: Water, malted barley, yeast, and hops. Barely that has been partially sprouted and then dried is called malt. Malting develops enzymes that break down the starches in the […]
Alcohol Allergy
/in Food Allergy /by brianmillhollonCan you be allergic to alcohol? The short answer is, “Yes”. The full picture is a bit more complicated. To start we need to distinguish true allergic reactions to alcohol from what we might broadly call “adverse reactions”. In an adverse reaction, bad things happen when you consume an alcoholic drink but the mechanism for […]
What is Histamine?
/in Uncategorized /by brianmillhollonHistamine is the nemesis of people with allergies and the allergists that care for them. Think of any allergic symptom and it is probably caused by histamine. Histamine in the nose causes itching, sneezing, dripping, and congestion. In the gastrointestinal system, it causes cramping pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. In the skin, it causes itching, flushing, […]
Sesame Seed Allergy
/in Uncategorized /by brianmillhollonSesame seed is a common ingredient in our diet. It is also one of the most common causes of serious allergic reactions, particularly in children. When thinking of sesame seed one of the first images to come to mind are the tiny seeds added to bread, buns, and crackers. An estimated 75% of Mexico’s sesame […]