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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 03/23/2009, comments (0)

Give Peanuts to the Peanut Allergic Child? Don't Try this at Home!

Understanding allergic diseases and how they are managed is becoming increasingly complex. Recent research is chipping away at age old practices that for decades were thought to be sound allergy advice.   The first oxymoron: For decades allergists  have told patients to remove their furry pets from the home but recent scientific... Read moreChevron
Qudie
posted 03/19/2009, comments (3)

Numbness at allergy injection site

I have been taking allergy shots on both arms for several years. I seem to have a bigger reaction on my left arm quite frequently. Approx. a month ago, I received a shot on my left arm and it became numb on a 3x3 inch square spot on my arm. My forearm swelled and became red and warm; my elbow has been sore as well. All of the reactions... Read moreChevron
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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 02/28/2009, comment (1)

Living Greener - A Way to Help Your Allergies AND the Environment?

It seems everywhere you turn these days, you're reading about going green, living green, being eco-friendly and saving our environment. All praise-worthy efforts, to be sure. But does it have anything to do with allergy control?   Well, the answer is, yes, quite possibly. Of course, any time there is a hot trend, as "green" is these days,... Read moreChevron
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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 02/28/2009, comments (0)

Global Warming & an Early Start to Spring Allergy Season

Whether you believe it or not, there have been many indications that global warming is causing all kinds of climate change. In general, winters seem to be shortening in many areas and that spells an early start to spring allergies.   Just great, right?   My daughter lives in Austin, Texas, where winter temperatures seldom dip below... Read moreChevron
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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 02/28/2009, comments (0)

The Dangers of Diagnosing... Yourself (or Each Other)

I answer questions and comments here on this site on a daily basis, and I'm concerned. It seems that many people stop here first, in an effort to diagnose their own allergies, asthma, and other related conditions. While it's great that HealthCentral can be such an informational resources for our communities, diagnosing yourself is fraught with... Read moreChevron
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