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Suzy Haught

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Is there an alternative drug for Percocet? I think i'm allergic!

I began itching on my left shoulder then my back for over a year now I have been causing scars on my arms and back.  My Dr sent me to a determatogist almost a year ago and he told me to change my laundry detergent.  Well i did and it's still the same.  I was on Chloresteral medicine and my doctor suggested I stop taking that to see... Read moreChevron
posted 10/03/2011, comments (0)|
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Ragweed Season: Do Allergy Medications Stop Working?

We are almost through ragweed season but some of my patients are wondering what made this year's season so bad. Actually, a certain number of allergy sufferers experience a peak in their nasal symptoms every spring and/or fall season which may be worse than previous years. But the most common mid-season question I encounter is: "Why have my... Read moreChevron
posted 09/19/2011, comments (0)|
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Latex Allergy - What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

One of the most potent and dangerous types of allergies is the latex allergy. People tend to not just be "a little allergic" to latex. In fact, latex allergy is one of the more common causes of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic shock event.   What Is Latex & Why Does It Trigger Allergies?   Latex is a milky... Read moreChevron
posted 09/13/2011, comments (0)|
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Summer Fun - Is it Possible When You Have Allergies?

Most of us look forward to the warm, sunny days of summer, whether we're getting a break from school for a few weeks, taking a week's vacation, or even just enjoying being outdoors on our days off. But when you have nasal, eye and/or skin allergies, summer can present a number of challenges to enjoying life and being outdoors in the sun and in... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2011, comments (0)|
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More OTC Allergy Medications! Fewer Doctor Visits But Not Necessarily Better Results

School may be out for summer, but so are the outdoor allergy triggers. The good news is many allergy medications are now available without need for a prescription from your doctor. But unfortunately the over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines and antihistamine-decongestant combinations are very expensive and sold in less than 30-day packets in many... Read moreChevron
posted 07/06/2011, comments (0)|
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