I’m always amazed that as diverse as an allergist’s private practice can be with a myriad of different problems- that the same complaints seem to come in clusters. This has definitely been the case for the month of July. July in my office has been a refuge for patients suffering with a chronic cough. A […]
Vaccinations and Autism
We are extremely excited that our very own Dr. Dean had his first article published on the Huffington Post’s Healthy Living section (see the post here). The post was published on the first page of the site on February 2, 2015, just above Dr. Oz. Dr. Dean originally wrote the piece after parents flagged their […]
Why Are College Students Susceptible to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms Chronic fatigue syndrome has bewildered medical experts for over 20 years. It was originally linked to Epstein-Barr infections (which cause Acute Mononucleosis) and has since been maligned and repudiated as the cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Out of all adults, it is college students (who were previously healthy) that are most […]
Cold Weather Sinus Disease Prevention: Part 2
Turning on the Heat Many of my patients find their sinuses become more inflamed as soon as their offices or their apartments turn on forced hot air. This is not surprising, as the sinuses must adapt from the cold weather outside and then respond to the dramatic change of the warmer air. The problem is […]
Allergic Rashes From Products We Touch In Our Daily Lives
Allergic Rashes and Everyday Products Allergic rashes are often caused by the products we use on a daily basis. When a medical professional identifies a chemical allergy we call it to contact dermatitis because contact with the chemical often causes an allergic reaction in the form of a skin rash. The list of contact allergens […]
The Allergist’s Role in Treating Chronic Cough – Part 2
In the previous post, I spoke about the causes of chronic cough due to nasal congestion and post-nasal drip. Today, I want to discuss when a chronic cough emanates from the chest. It seems obvious when a person is coughing that the problem is in their chest; however, a good allergist/physician should take a complete […]
Candida, Acne and Antibiotics: A Diabolical Relationship
[updated August 2019] An article in the Wall Street Journal, The Problem with Adult Acne, highlighted some issues with prescribing long-term antibiotics for acne. Acne is a common skin condition, and although it is usually associated with teenagers, many people suffer from acne well into their 20’s and beyond. In fact, acne is the most […]
Allergy Safe Hotels: A New Option if Your Travelling This Summer
I read an interesting article in USA Today from May 3rd titled, Hotelscourt allergy sufferers. I was surprised to learn that hotels offered special rooms for people that wanted a more hypoallergenic room. For years, I have heard my patients complain that their trip was ruined by getting sick from the dust, mold or overall […]
Tree Pollen and Food Allergies… “The Forbidden Fruits”
The weather is gorgeous on this Mother’s Day, and I hope all of you are able to spend this day with loved ones. I know this has been a difficult time for patients with spring tree pollen allergy. After all the rain we experienced a few weeks ago, the tree pollen has sky-rocketed to very […]
Pollen Plague: What is Your Best Defense?
Offense (Global warming) vs. Defense (Allergy drops) The recent cover of USA Today’s weekend edition on May 31st, 2013 read: Pollen plague: How Climate change is Affecting Every Breath You Take. The reporter chose to focus on Chicago as the location where Dr. Joseph Leija has been recording pollen counts for 24 years on the […]