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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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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
smithpetro
posted 04/25/2008, comment (1)

smithpetro

I just triec zyrtec yesterday. I took a half of one, since I can't usually do antihistamines. I now have a terribly sore throat - am I just getting sick or is it from the zyrtec?
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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 03/26/2008, comments (6)

Are You Prepared for the Spring Allergy Season?

People with seasonal allergies often forget about their plight over the winter months. Before they can fully enjoy the spring and summer weather, nasal itching, runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes zero in to spoil the fun.  What can allergy sufferers do to prepare for outdoor allergy season?Here are seven tips including... Read moreChevron
JB
posted 03/11/2008, comments (0)

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America team with Molly Shannon On Allergies

  Actress and entertainer Molly Shannon (famous for playing Mary Kathering Gallagher on Saturday Night Live) is teaming with Healthcentral.com's non-profit partner, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), to launch the Allergies Are No Laughing Matter campaign and Web site. Ms. Shannon and AAFA worked with Pfizer (maker of... Read moreChevron
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