Allergy and Asthma Physicians

12/12/2024

https://www.nationaljewish.org/education/health-information/infographics/cold,-flu-or-covid-19-virus

Here's how to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms and the coronavirus.

12/12/2024

So, you bought a real Christmas tree but are afraid allergies will act up while indoors? We have an idea to try… a Christmas Tree Spa Treatment!

Give the tree a long outdoor shower to rinse away pollen and mold before dressing it up with ornaments and lights! Soak each branch and the trunk and then give the tree a shake and let it drip dry. This tip might help decrease the amount of pollen in the tree but it might not work completely for everyone.

You can use this tip to help reduce those traditional seasonal indoor allergies or it is safer to always buy a fake Christmas Tree for zero pollen worries! Stay safe and healthy this holiday season!

🎄 To learn more about Christmas Trees and your asthma and allergies, visit us at: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/home-for-the-holidays/

12/12/2024

https://www.nationaljewish.org/about-us/news/press-releases/2024-news/research-shows-medication-effective-in-treatment-of-children-with-atopic-dermatitis

Research at National Jewish Health and other institutions has shown that the biologic dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in young children whether or not they have another inflammatory condition, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis or food allergies.

02/18/2024

Learn about oral corticosteroids (OCS), how and they are used for asthma treatment, their side effects, and more.

02/18/2024

Xolair, which has already been FDA approved for over 20 years, and is used for both asthma and chronic hives, now offers an important new treatment option to help manage serious food allergies.

FDA approves Xolair for food allergies. The anti-IgE shot can treat multiple food allergies and can keep reactions from becoming anaphylaxis.

01/20/2024

This is an excellent article that discusses many of the points I have been discussing with patients, friends and family since Paxlovid became available.

Fewer than 1 in 6 high-risk people with covid are prescribed the antiviral Paxlovid.

06/12/2023

"It prevents your smell that attracts mosquitoes and brings more mosquitoes in, and then, it also releases our repellent very slowly.
According to Bohbot, typical topical repellents - meaning ones that are applied to the skin - work by preventing mosquitoes from biting the individual. This repellent acts by preventing the mosquito from approaching an individual in the first place."

Scientists in Israel have developed a new kind of 'chemical camouflage' that could more effectively keep pesky mosquito bites at bay.

05/27/2023

"The switch in strategy—from two variants to one, from original SARS-CoV-2 plus Omicron to XBB.1 alone—would be momentous but wise, experts told me, reflecting the world’s updated understanding of the virus’s evolution and the immune system’s quirks. “It just makes a lot of sense,”

This year’s might include XBB.1 and … perhaps no other strain.

05/04/2023

I am proud and humbled to once again be selected by my peers for inclusion in the 2023 Chicago Magazine / Castle Connolly list of Top Doctors. This is now the 8th year running that I have received this recognition.

Whether you have allergies or a lung condition, you can turn to one of these 80 doctors, nominated by their peers as the best for treating respiratory issues.

03/09/2023

A preliminary study showed that consuming erythritol, found in many keto-friendly foods — including the sweetener Truvia — may increase heart disease risks.

The no-calorie sweetener erythritol, popular for the keto diet and known as Truvia, may increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.

12/20/2022

In an effort to get more accurate information you can now post your at home Covid results anonymously.

Report COVID-19 home test results safely and privately.