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Allergy Associates
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St Petersburg, FL 33710
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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Instrument allergies can sour the sound
Musicians can present a unique group of skin rashes related to their profession or avocation. Some of these rashes are so common they have characteristic names such as fiddler’s neck, flautist’s chin, guitarist’s nipple and harpist’s finger. In a recent … Continue reading
Kiwi fruit a mix of tasty, pesky and protective
Kiwi fruit is a source of increasing allergic problems. The kiwi first became commercially available in the U.S. in 1970 and has led to a variety of allergic problems. The most common issue is oral allergy syndrome which consists of … Continue reading
Vaccines after 65 — who and what for?
Dear Dr. K: I recently heard that there are certain vaccines that are recommended for adults. I thought I got all my necessary vaccines as a kid. Not to pick on you, but I can tell by your question you … Continue reading
New asthma medicine: A hopeful mouthful
The September issue of the New England Journal of Medicine discussed research on the newest medicine for asthma, Lebrikizumab. This drug is an IgG4 humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to interleukin-13 (I-13). I-13 is a cytokine (cell communicator) that plays … Continue reading
Quick Tips – Dental work
• In 2007, the widespread policy of antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures was challenged by an international group of academic cardiologists. The UK instituted this new approach in 2007 and just completed a four-year outcome study. They have found no … Continue reading
Quick Tips – Allegra and fruit juice
• The manufacturers of Zyrtec have aired a negative ad campaign about Allegra and fruit juice. It is true that fruit juice can inhibit absorption of Allegra, but this can be circumvented by taking the Allegra before juice or four … Continue reading
Quick Tips – water pipe tobacco
• Water-pipe tobacco smoking has found increasing popularity as a “safer alternative” to cigarettes. A recent study published in the medical journal Chest found there is no difference in terms of negative health consequences.
Quick Tips – Tylenol and immunizations
• Based on a study published in Lancet, it is best not to give children prophylactic doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) when they get immunized. Some parents do this to lessen the chance of fever or soreness from the shot. As … Continue reading
Afrin addiction study offers hope
For years allergists and ear, nose and throat docs have preached Afrin avoidance due to its addictive nature. In some people use of Afrin for as little as four or five days can lead to severe addiction with rebound congestion. … Continue reading