I have been seeing a number of articles in the news recently reporting a theory that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in children is linked to the development of asthma. Proponents of the theory site several lines of evidence. One is the observation that about 30 years ago parents began to give children with fever acetaminophen in place […]
A study reported in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), evaluated the level of allergic antibodies from birth to 2 years of age in children born into households that kept a pet cat or dog. Using the population-based Wayne County Health, Environment Allergy and Asthma Longitudinal Study (WHEALS) birth cohort from southeastern […]
Although food and diet fads come and go, there is general agreement that we should eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Uncooked fruits and vegetables are the richest source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants- nutrients often lacking in our over-processed, carbohydrate and fat-loaded, American diets. For many people with pollen allergy, however, eating fruits and […]
In Arizona, one of the challenges patients and physicians face during February and March is determining if that runny nose, scratchy throat, and sinus pain is the beginning of the spring allergy season, a late winter cold, or worse. Here are a few clues to help sort it out. Allergy itches. Most seasonal allergy attacks […]
Non-stop sneezing, horrible itchy eyes, wheezing and coughing, all during the one time of year when allergies are supposed to be hibernating! The bermuda grass is still dormant, the weeds are frozen from the recent frost, and the citrus and Olive trees will not start budding for several months. What could possible be causing […]
Sulfites are a group of similar chemicals that are commonly used as a food enhancer and preservative to maintain food color and prolong shelf-life, prevent the growth of micro-organisms, and to maintain the potency of certain medications. They may come in various forms, such as: Sulfur dioxide Potassium bisulfite or potassium metabisulfite Sodium bisulfite, sodium […]
“Gluten free” is the new food-fad buzz word with gluten free labels appearing everywhere from salmon to beer. By some estimates, over a quarter of americans are limiting their intake of gluten. Entrepreneurial as well as main-line food producers have jumped on the band wagon with both feet, and have turned “Gluten free” […]
Egg allergy no longer a reason to avoid getting a flu vaccine From AAAAI: According to a new paper published on the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) website, recent studies show that most egg allergic individuals can receive the flu vaccine safely under the care of their allergist/immunologist. “In the past, persons […]
This is a recent article from National Jewish Hospital in Denver: Many children, especially those with eczema, are unnecessarily avoiding foods based on incomplete information about potential food-allergies, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. The food avoidance poses a nutritional risk for these children, and is often based primarily on data from blood tests […]