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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

Allergies, Colds, Bronchitis? It's Not So Easy to Tell the Difference

A few weeks back the New York Times ran a column in their health section called "The Claim: It's a Cold. No, It's an Allergy." Guess what? Symptoms of seasonal allergies and colds overlap. The column looks to new studies to tell the actual difference; however common sense tells us the difference with or without clinical trials.   How are... Read moreChevron
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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 08/01/2008, comments (0)

Fall Allergy Season is Coming: Are You Ready For Ragweed?

The middle of summer is often a good time for those who have outdoor seasonal allergy problems. In the upper half of the U.S., tree and grass pollen season is over. The hot weather forces many people to more consistently run their air conditioning (which reduces indoor mold and dust mite prevalence). Vacations to different places may further... Read moreChevron
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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants

More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief fill the shelves of retail pharmacies and there always seem to be new ones coming to the market. Choosing the right medication often depends on matching your symptoms with what the colorful medicine box states... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 07/08/2008, comments (0)

Allergy and Celiac-Friendly Food Become Increasingly Mainsteam

Have you noticed an increase in products that are "gluten-free" or "allergen-friendly" at your local supermarket? Or that major commercial brands are jumping to the free-from food fray? For example, Rice Chex now has a gluten-free version, and Anheuser-Busch has introduced a gluten-free beer (they use sorghum as the primary ingredient, instead... Read moreChevron
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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 07/07/2008, comments (8)

Allergy Treatment: A Healthy Dose of Hookworms?

How far are you willing to go to treat your allergy and asthma problems?   Would you allow your doctor to infect you with parasitic worms in order to suppress your allergy immune system? Apparently there are allergy sufferers who would.   A physician/scientist conducted a study that involved the intentional infection of 15... Read moreChevron
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