Climate change—a change in the makeup of the world’s atmosphere or in regional climate trends that extend beyond the natural changes to the climate as measured over time. When climate change advocacy stepped onto centerstage in the 1990s, reactions varied. But today,...
Soy allergy is one of the “Big 8” most common food allergies (alongside eggs, milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts). It can cause a host of reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and it can be difficult to avoid due to the prevalence of soy in our...
Allergy shots were the OG of allergy treatment, but, in the words of Bob Dylan, “the times they are a-changin’.” In the mid-1980s, a new form of allergy immunotherapy, known as sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), was developed. In Europe, SLIT is now prescribed at least...
With spring in full swing, you may be thinking of your big plans to get out and enjoy the weather, but if you have allergies, that may be easier said than done. The air in spring is loaded with pollen that can make you miserable. Early in the season, pollen comes...
My most rewarding allergy cases over my 30+ years in private allergy practice were the most challenging ones—the people who came to me after exhausting countless doctors, medications and even surgeries. Most were visibly defeated when they walked through my door the...
So your child has allergies. Should you treat them aggressively? What are your options for pediatric allergy treatment? Do they need to be at a certain age to start treatment? Should you just leave it alone and hope that their allergies go away—then attack the problem...
