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James Thompson, MD

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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 more Chevron

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Jamie Martin

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (2)

Breastfeeding to Prevent Allergies

As mentioned in previous blog posts, my oldest daughter developed her allergy to milk when I started weaning her onto a milk-based formula. After having her milk allergy diagnosed, I continued to wean Meredith, but onto soy-based formula instead. In the three years that separate the births of my daughters, I read many articles and... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

A Dose of Conversation

I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert patients! Click the blue text above... Read more Chevron

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Sloane Miller

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

Vegan, allergy-free Nail Polish

I love Essie's colors when I go for a mani or pedi, which is all too infrequently. Essie and Opi seems to have cornered the market on accessible high fashion nail color that is the most readily available at your local nail salon. And to boot, Essie's colors have great names. Here's a recent New York Times story about Essie and her naming... Read more Chevron

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Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

Help Your Child Understand Nasal Allergies

You just want your kid to feel like any other kid, to be able to go to school, go outside at recess, and play like all his or her friends. And your child just wants to be "the same" as everyone else too. Unfortunately, 4 out of every 10 kids in the US today has allergies. Some have skin allergies, some have nasal allergies (also known as... Read more Chevron

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