The weather in New York and much of the country has been frigid. We are hitting new records for snow and cold temperatures. I see this affecting the health of my allergic and asthma patients. For starters, my patients with asthma are requiring increased use of their asthma inhalers because of the cold weather. This […]
Are My Allergy Drops Working?
I have been treating patients suffering from environmental allergies and allergic asthma with sublingual allergy drops for over 15 years. The track record of success has been quite high. I have seen patients who couldn’t be in the same room with a cat or dog who is now able to live with one in their […]
Bio Identical Hormones – An Alternative Choice – Part 1
The latest buzzword in the medical arena is bio-identical hormones. Patients are reading and learning about “natural” vs. synthetic hormone replacement therapy. Suzanne Somers, in her books, “Ageless”, “The Sexy Years”, and “Breakthrough” has raised public awareness to a new level. Whether for symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and decreased libido, women […]
NYC Allergist’s Alternative to Allergy Shots and Antihistamines…Simple Drops
As we head into August, the heat and humidity are slightly subsiding. However, the Ragweed pollen-better known as Hay Fever starts pollinating by early next week. I strongly advise my patients that are aware that they are allergic to Ragweed to pre-empt the inevitable symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion and watery eyes with specific medications […]
The Sinus Headache Mistake: Migraine or Sinus Headache?
“Sinus Headaches”: One of the true mysteries of clinical medicine Patients regularly come into our offices complaining of pain in the area around their eyes. This pain usually also circles around their forehead and, without fail, these patients always ask for antibiotics to make the pain go away. However, all too often antibiotics are prescribed […]
Avoid the “D” in Allergy Treatment
[blog updated April 2026] Why Allergy Decongestants Can Cause Anxiety, Insomnia, and High Blood Pressure The Hidden Dangers of Claritin-D, Allegra-D, and Zyrtec-D Spring allergy season is here, and with it comes sneezing, itchy eyes, sinus pressure, and miserable nasal congestion. Many people automatically reach for medications like Claritin-D, Allegra-D, or Zyrtec-D because they seem […]
FDA Approves Immunotherapy Allergy Tablets…Finally
The most exciting news in 100 years has just happened in the field of allergy: The FDA approved the use of sublingual tablets for the treatment of environmental allergies. I’m not kidding. It’s been a hundred years since a new form of allergen immunotherapy has been approved. Actually, subcutaneous allergy immunotherapy, or allergy shots, was […]
Think You Have a Food Allergy? It’s Time to See an Allergist
The Tuesday Science Times recently featured an article by Jane Brody. She is the finest science journalist in the country and I have followed her articles before there was even a Science Times section. Her article today is Have a Food Allergy? It’s Time to Recheck. The article references the recent National Institutes of Health […]
Athletic Asthma: the role of the Allergist/Asthma Specialist
I just had a patient come into my office who is an avid biker. She can ride 100 miles in a day- that’s about 90 more than I can do. She is in terrific shape, but she is keenly aware that into her bike rides she gets a “wheezy sound in her chest” and feels […]
Frog Allergy: Leapin’ Lizards, My First Case in 25 Years!
[updated August 2019] After 25 years of practicing allergy, I have diagnosed and treated patients with allergies from many creatures that roam our beautiful earth. I have: Successfully treated hundreds of children and adults allergic to cats and dogs. Had amazing results treating patients with horse allergy, one who was a competitive equestrian rider. Had […]