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James Thompson, MD

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posted 12/22/2007, comments (0)

Have Allergy Problems and Plan on Visiting Relatives and Friends over the Holidays?

Are you surviving the cold and flu season so far? The worse has yet to come unfortunately. The Christmas and New Year's holidays usually provide further exposures to germs, allergens and irritants. The intermingling of relatives and friends as they visit each other increases the sharing of viruses, and other infections. The allergen and... Read more Chevron

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Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 12/18/2007, comments (0)

Cold, Flu and Allergies: What you need to know about common drugs, vaccines and remedies

This is the time of year when colds and flu are on our minds. Allergy symptoms can also increase with exposure to new and different allergens during the holiday season. And, what with all the holiday celebrations, getting sick is the last thing most of us want to experience. So, knowing how to treat such ailments, should they occur, is... Read more Chevron

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Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 12/18/2007, comments (0)

Stay Healthy During the Holidays

During the holidays, it's quite common to find that your allergies get worse... even if it's cold outside and pollen is your main allergy trigger. The truth is, there are many other possible allergens you can be exposed to during the holiday season. But it is possible to have an allergen-free holiday, if you put a little effort into... Read more Chevron

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Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 12/17/2007, comments (0)

The Risks of Eating "Healthy"

There are some common myths surrounding how to eat healthy. And there are many misleading labels attached to foods these days. Did you know that "all natural" doesn't mean the food is necessarily healthy for you to eat? Did you know "light" foods might not really be all that light on fat, sugar, etc.? It's wise to... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Paula J. Busse

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posted 12/06/2007, comments (0)

Itchy Skin and Daily Hives -- Causes and Treatment

Frequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately when people experience hives on nearly a daily basis, finding the cause is even harder than if the patient experienced them only infrequently. Even so, it is still important to visit the doctor to have an evaluation. During the doctor... Read more Chevron

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