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Kathleen MacNaughton

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 more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (3)

Battling Dry Skin in the Winter

Seasonal allergy sufferers are still enjoying the absence of outdoor allergy triggers as the days of winter come and go. If you are fortunate enough to have avoided severe colds, sinus infection and flu symptoms up to now, the outlook is good. On the other hand, those who are sensitive to indoor allergy triggers have not experienced as much of a... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 01/28/2009, comments (0)

Allergic Rhinitis: Five Mid-Winter Survival Tips

The "dog days" of winter means more than bone-chilling cold weather and snow. Although people with seasonal allergy problems tend to favor this time of the year, perennial allergy sufferers and those with non-allergic rhinitis are currently singing the blues. What is it about mid-winter that brings on so many sinus complaints? Here are... Read more Chevron

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Jamie Martin

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posted 01/13/2009, comments (0)

Tex-Mex Chicken with Avocado Mango Slaw Allergy-Friendly Recipe

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Most everyone makes a resolution at the beginning of a new year, and for most adults, that may mean losing a few pounds. I know I'd like to part company with 10 pounds myself, but it can be hard to find recipes for your food allergic family that eliminate all of the problem... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 01/07/2009, comments (0)

5 Tips on What to Ask Your Allergist on Follow-Up

There are days when it seems no matter what you do allergy symptoms take over your life. This is especially frustrating when you have already gone through the series of skin testing, locked the dog out of the bedroom and spent some hard earned dollars on allergy medication. Allergists are trained to comprehensively evaluate patients... Read more Chevron

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