Monthly Archives: February 2011

Quick Tips – Oak pollen defenses

Oak season is rapidly approaching. To reduce indoor pollen, keep windows closed. Leave your shoes outside. Wash your dog’s paws with a damp cloth on returning indoors.

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Quick Tips – Natural killer cells

Recent research on natural killer cells (NK cells) has discovered that these provide not only innate immunity, but also adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is a primitive, non-discriminatory resistance against all foreign invaders. Adaptive immunity is a learned behavior requiring inter-cellular … Continue reading

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Quick Tips – Second-hand smoke

Scientists in Sweden who did a study on second-hand smoke exposure worldwide found that 40 percent of children, 33 percent of non-smoking males and 35 percent of non-smoking females got second-hand smoke exposure to a degree that it shortens life … Continue reading

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Phototherapy vs. nasal allergy

Dear Dr. K: I read a report that said sunlight can help nasal allergies. Is that true? Yes, it is true. It has been known for years that sunlight can exert beneficial immune effects. The report you read was probably … Continue reading

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New guidelines can help diagnose food allergies

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) has just released guidelines for diagnosing and managing food allergies. These guidelines were conceived because of a lack of uniformity among physicians in testing and treating food allergy. Frequently, pediatricians, family … Continue reading

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Stinging Insect Pain Index – This hurts to read!

Not infrequently, allergists are faced with a patient who has had an allergic reaction to an insect but has not been able to identify the culprit. Allergy testing can help identify the cause of the allergy. In cases where the … Continue reading

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