If you’re seeking fibromyalgia pain relief and you live in New York, New York, there’s a good chance that you may have co-occurring conditions. Fibromyalgia is now thought to be a condition that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS); it was previously classified as an inflammatory musculoskeletal disorder. Although fibromyalgia is still not well […]
Ragweed Is Blowing in the Wind…
The weather has been amazing the past few days….. Cooler air, sunshine; however, I am seeing many patients suffering from what at first seems like a cold- runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Beware! These are likely to be the signs of ragweed pollen allergy. The season started very late this year- usually Labor Day […]
Genes, Infections and Drug Allergies
I read an exciting article in USA Today (October 25th) about Genes and Medicine. The article, “Genes are Part of the Puzzle”, shows how medical research is moving to personalized medicine based on your genetic fingerprint (genome). The article is careful to state that while you can have your entire genetic make-up analyzed, even expert […]
Chronobiology and Allergies: Timing is Everything!
The field of chronobiology, the science of body timing, is not only fascinating but also has some very practical applications for allergy sufferers. Our bodies produce thousands of chemicals and hormones to regulate our body and immune system in response to our environment. We know that sunshine and daylight regulate our melatonin and Vitamin D […]
The Worst Allergy Season Ever! Don’t Worry, My Tips Will Keep You Protected
The Worst Allergy Season Ever seems to be the headline every spring. It alarms those that typically suffer from pollen allergies, and it worries others who think it’s contagious. The real secret to getting through a bad allergy season is to take some precautions before the season ever begins. The other key is to use […]
Cold Urticaria And Cold Allergy: Not A Joke!
I’ve often joked around with my patients during this brutally cold northeast winter that “I’m allergic to the cold!” The dark, cold winter days are tough can be hard to get through both mentally and physically. However, I don’t want to belittle the existence of cold allergy, because it does really exist! Cold Urticaria The […]
Chronic Cough: Please DON’T Pass the Lozenges!
Cough Drops: How Effective Are They for a Cough? Along with many travelers this holiday season, I passed through busy airports. There was no shortage of Kleenex packets being bought at the convenient shops, and many travelers had their stash of cough drops. In my opinion, the “cough drop” is one of the least effective […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fruit and Pollen Allergies: The Double-Whammy
Thinking back to my childhood bible studies, the sin of Adam was eating the forbidden fruit from the apple tree. Today, it seems the sin of eating the apple lies with my patients who have pollen allergies as they may also experience symptoms of an allergy to the fruit. What Do I Mean By This? […]