Archive for 'Allergies'
Interview with Dr. Janice Joneja
Posted on19. Jan, 2012 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
As I promised last week, when I introduced food allergy expert Dr. Janice Joneja, the following is a transcript of my first interview with Dr. Jonega: This is the transcript (provided by www.castingwords.com) Interview with Dr. Joneja. Warning – this is over 3,000 words. Just listen to the Podcast of the Interview with Dr. Joneja. [...]
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Introducing Food Allergy Expert, Dr. Janice Joneja
Posted on12. Jan, 2012 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Content Curation in Healthcare I am ambivalent about the internet as a resource for healthcare information. On the one hand, it is great to be empowered, to have the ability to find information for yourself about your condition, or for your child or family member. On the other hand, there is just SO MUCH trash [...]
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Rhinitis of Pregnancy: Allergic Rhinitis, or Something Else?
Posted on08. Dec, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Treating Allergic Rhinitis During Pregnancy There are now several well-written reviews about managing allergic rhinitis during pregnancy. “Why should that be a special problem?” you may ask. Well, ANY time a woman who is growing a person inside of them is exposed to medications, there is the potential for harm to her fetus – that [...]
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Allergy Testing: How They Do It
Posted on01. Dec, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
.Allergy Tests According to the Americam College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: More than 50 Million people in the US have allergies Adults and children of any age can be tested Testing options include Skin tests, or Blood tests 2 types of skin tests: Drop of suspected allergen is scratched on the skin surface, usually [...]
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What to Look For in a Humidifier – An Update
Posted on09. Sep, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
.This is an update from an article that I posted about a year ago, What to Look For in a Humidifier: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly. As we enter the cold and flu season, as the weather cools down and we turn up the heat at home, at school, and at work, nasal drying [...]
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Allergy DROPS, Not Allergy SHOTS?
Posted on11. Aug, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
.This is an update of a post on Allergy Drops, or Sub-Lingual Immuno-Therapy (SLIT) that I wrote over a year ago. Simply defined, SLIT is the use of Allergy DROPS placed under the tongue (hence the connection to the pic of Einstein sticking out his tongue) as an alternative to Allergy SHOTS (Sub-Cutaneous Immuno-Therapy, or [...]
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You CAN Control Your Child’s Allergies
Posted on04. Aug, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Allergic rhinitis – usually simply called “allergies” – is a chronic illness resulting in stuffy, runny nose, nasal congestion. Itchy, burning eyes and general low energy are often associated. Take a look at those couple of pollen grains and it’s easy to see why your eyes might itch. Ouch! You know all that, or you wouldn’t [...]
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When Your Allergic Rhinitis Is NOT Allergic
Posted on16. Jun, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Most of the readers of this blog site are familiar with the symptoms of rhinitis: Stuffy nose – nasal congestion Runny nose – “rhinorrhea” Phlegm in the throat – “post-nasal drip” Most of us make the assumption that these are signs of allergies – allergic rhinitis – that these symptoms result from an allergic reaction [...]
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Poll Results: What is Your Method for Nasal Saline Rinses?
Posted on31. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Well, the poll results are in. I usually try to take a poll down once a couple hundred results are recorded. This poll has reached over 290 results, and the results were not what I had expected: What Methods Do We Use for Nasal Saline Rinses? 51% still use the Neti pot, as you can [...]
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Top 15 Posts So Far
Posted on24. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
This is boogordoctor.com’s first birthday, so I thought it might be a good time to review what you thought were the best articles here. I recently thanked y’all for making my first ever blogging experience a good one. I have met many friends through this blog, and according to emails and comments, have helped some [...]
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Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Otitis, Laryngitis, Adenoiditis, Tonsillitis Are All Connected
Posted on25. Nov, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Cut From the Same Cloth The Unified Airway Model helps explain why children who have rhinitis also get more than their share of otitis (ear infections) or adenoiditis or tonsillitis or sinusitis or asthma exacerbations, etc. All these anatomic regions have a similar lining, and when one area becomes inflamed or infected, they can all [...]
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8 Food Allergy MYTHS
Posted on04. Nov, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Food Allergies, and food intolerances, are poorly understood. There are many myths. Here are 8 of them to dispel:
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Dust Mite Dust-Up
Posted on30. Sep, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
That image is a scanning electron micrograph photo of a group of American House Dust Mites having a party. These little guys are the most common indoor allergen and trigger for asthma, and they contribute to rhinitis and eczema. Here are some facts, and 12 STEPS that you can take put a damper on their [...]
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Chronic Airway-Digestive Inflammatory Disorders: do YOU have CAID?
Posted on23. Sep, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Allergic Rhinitis: 40 – 50 Million in USA with allergic rhinitis 10-30% of adults have allergic rhinitis Almost 40% of children miss some school each year due to allergies! 12 Million doctor-visits per year for allergic rhinitis! 55% of those with sinusitis have history of allergic rhinitis. Sinusitis: estimated 20-30 Million in USA with sinusitis [...]
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Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: 8 Natural Alternatives to Toxic Cleaners
Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) are ubiquitous – they are all around us, and in us. In addition to allergies, rhinitis, asthma, alterations in our immune systems, and neuro-toxicity, these toxins have been linked to cancer, diabetes, and birth defects. We have recently reviewed how to reduce them in our water and our food. Here are some small steps that will make a BIG difference in your life.
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Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: Our Food
Posted on19. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Despite being banned in this country in 1972, the pesticide DDT can still be found in many foods in this country. Even “safe” pesticides that are allowed and widely used, are proven carcinogens and have other horrifying effects on our children. This post brings you the GOOD NEWS – some of our food seems to be relatively free of these poisons. Here is how to eliminate 90% of the pesticides from your food!
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What is the Unified Airway?
Posted on29. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
In practical terms the Unified Airway Model predicts that challenges affecting one anatomic area of the aero-digestive tract will also likely affect one or more of the other components. Here is the evidence for he UAM, and how to use it to get your kids better.
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Top 10 Food Allergens
Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Currently in the U.S., food allergies affect 2% of the general population, and 6% to 8% of children. Many children outgrow their food allergies by adulthood. However, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood are seldom outgrown. About 35% of children with moderate-to-severe eczema have IgE-mediated food allergies. About 6% of children who have asthma [...]
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Use Plants to Purify and Detoxify Your Air
Posted on15. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Interesting story: We have NASA and an asthmatic in India to thank for finding the right plants to detoxify our air for us. That’s right, NASA – the space people, and a business man with severe asthma. And plants also provide us with oxygen as an added benefit. Here’s the story …
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The Human Pollution Experiment …
Posted on08. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
“… OK then, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, we’ll put your little Sally in this box for 6 months, and pipe industrial waste smoke into the box to see how that affects her nose and lungs and stuff. Oh, and we’ll need to take some surgical biopsies occasionally. You’re cool with that, right?
Just sign here …”
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