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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 09/08/2008, comments (0)

Allergic Rhinitis: Survival Tips to Help You Get Through the Fall Allergy Season

Ragweed season is well underway in most of the northern states of America. The day after Labor Day was one of my busiest work days of the year.  The nice weather over the holiday weekend allowed many families to spend hours engaging in outdoor activities, for three consecutive days.  But on September 2nd, my phones were ringing off the... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 09/05/2008, comments (2)

Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery

This month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and outpatient procedures and I always bring up allergies and asthma early on. As in, "I have asthma, keep an eye on my breathing during the procedure please" and, "I have food allergies, so here's the list, just in case, that's related to any medication... Read moreChevron
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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

Feeling Sad & Tired? The "Other" Side of Allergies

You know that allergies can make you feel pretty lousy physically, what with the sneezing, the wheezing, the stuffy head, and the itchy eyes. But did you know they can also make you feel bad in other ways?   One of the most frequent questions I get is whether allergies can make you feel tired, and the answer to that question is a resounding... Read moreChevron
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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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Jamie Martin

Jamie Martin

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posted 08/13/2008, comments (0)

Get Ready for School! Tips for Parents of Children With Food Allergies

It's that time of year again -- school will be starting soon. What should be an exciting time in your child's life can also be very stressful if they've got food allergies. While other parents are hoping their child likes their teacher and makes new friends quickly, parents of children with food allergies have the added concern of making sure... Read moreChevron
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