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Do Air Purifiers Really Work?
Read what Dr. Pedersen and other experts have to say! Because indoor allergens including dust, mold and pet dander are a major cause of allergy and asthma symptoms, many patients wonder about the utility of indoor air purifiers. Dr. Pedersen and other experts explain…
OIT, SLIT, Xolair – The alphabet soup of food allergy treatment
For decades the only available treatment for food allergy has been strict avoidance of the food and emergency treatment (epinephrine) in case of an allergic reaction. Researchers continue to study treatments for food allergy that may decrease the risk of severe…
Focus on food allergy, part 2: A MOTHER’S STORY
In honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month, we will share a series on food allergy focusing on everything from myths to personal stories of dealing with food allergy. Today we have a story written by Michele Benyue about her experience with a food…
Focus on food allergy, part 1: COMMON MYTHS
In honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month, we will share a series on food allergy focusing on everything from myths to personal stories of dealing with food allergy. There is a substantial amount of false information available on the internet and it can…
Perspective of an allergist-mom – part 1: The reaction
(an occasional series by Dr. Pedersen about her experiences with allergy in her family) Prior to becoming a mom, I was pretty sure that I would be calm, cool, and collected about my kids’ health. After all, I am a board-certified pediatrician and allergist. So, when…
Teal Pumpkins?
For children with food allergies, Halloween is not just a time to dress up and have fun, it is yet another experience where they need to be vigilant about their food allergies. FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) started the Teal Pumpkin Project to…
Back to school asthma
Summer is just about over. Everyone in the family has hopefully been healthy, but now it’s back to school. About 2-3 weeks after the summer school break ends there is always a big increase in children’s asthma symptom, and emergency room visits. In…
The BUZZ about bee allergies
Knowing where to look for bees and what to look for if you are stung can help avoid some of the fear of bee allergy. Where are bees found? Honey bee nests are in tree hollows and old logs and generally they only sting when provoked. They usually leave in the…
Thunderstorm Asthma
Although not frequent, severe springtime thunderstorms have been linked to asthma attack epidemics. Last year, more than 8,500 patients overwhelmed hospitals and emergency personnel during a thunderstorm on November 21 (Australia’s springtime) in Melbourne. So,…
What is making me sneeze and wheeze this spring?
We all look forward to the springtime and want to open the windows and be outdoors, but for people with allergies, spring is a mixed blessing, and can mean feeling miserable. However, there are steps you can take to better enjoy this time of year. What plants…
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