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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 08/21/2008, comments (0)

Ragweed Allergies Linked to "Itchy Throat" (or Oral Allergy Syndrome)

So, I left my office for a stroll in the summer sunshine, to breathe in some fresh air and stretch my legs and within five minutes my nose was stuffed, my mouth, tongue and lips were itchy and the insides of my ears were itchy too. What was going on?   Ragweed.   As of August 12th, here in New York, I was an itchy-mouth mess all due... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

8 Ways to Prepare Food Allergic Teens for College

A new report from the University of Michigan might be alarming, but it shouldn't be surprising: "College students with food allergies aren't avoiding the foods they know they shouldn't eat. Students of all ages are not treated with potentially life-saving epinephrine as often as they should be. And instructors, roommates and friends often are not... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

Gina Clowes

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Founder of AllergyMoms.com
posted 08/15/2008, comments (0)

My state is good, but could be better on protecting children with asthma and allergies

One of my industry contacts sent me a link to a very interesting study recently released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Their report, appropriately titled the 2008 State Honor Roll - Annual Report of the State Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools, represents a wealth of comparative information in regard to how well... 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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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 07/30/2008, comments (3)

Neti Pot: It just might work

OK, truth time. I've been meaning to write about the Neti pot since January. It's taken me that long to get over my resistance to flushing out my sinus cavities with a saline solution.   The Ick FactorFirst: Why did I take so long to try it? There is the initial ick factor; even thinking about flushing out my nasal passages made me shudder.... Read moreChevron
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