Xolair: First FDA Approved Drug for Food Allergies...
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1M ago
Xolair: First FDA Approved Drug for Food Allergies   What is Xolair? On Friday, February 16, 2024, the FDA approved the first ever drug, Xolair (omalizumab), for the treatment of food allergies for children one year and older, and for adults. This is a revolutionary approach for the treatment of food allergies and can now be prescribed by the food allergy doctors at The Asthma Center. The approval of Xolair was based on a multicenter US study involving 168 adults and children greater than 1 year old, allergic to peanuts and at least 1 other food. Xolair treated individuals had a statistic ..read more
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The Benefits of In-person Medical Care
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by Anna Hunter
2y ago
We were all grateful for telemedicine during the height of the COVID crisis and appreciate the ease of speaking to a doctor while at home in slippers, but there’s no substitute for a “hands on” exam and the associated diagnostic testing that only an in-person exam with your physician can provide. Relying only on conversations about symptoms to identify medical problems, as in a telemedicine visit, can often lead to an incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment.  For example, a stuffy nose can be a symptom of allergies, common cold, a bacterial sinus infection, nasal polyps ..read more
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South Philly Fire Presents Problems for Those with Asthma and COPD
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by Anna Hunter
2y ago
Yesterday afternoon the news of a large 2 alarm fire in Southwest Philadelphia hit headlines across the region.  While it is still not clear exactly what started the blaze, officials say that it stemmed from several small debris fires at a junkyard.  As seen in the photo above, winds have carried smoke and fumes all the way to Southern New Jersey. Due to the contents and size of this fire, it is very important for those in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area with heart and lung problems to minimize outdoor exposure until the air quality improves.  This is an instance when weari ..read more
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Third mRNA COVID-19 Booster Shot Vaccination for Immunocompromised Individuals
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by Anna Hunter
2y ago
About 2.7% of all American adults are considered to be immunocompromised, which puts them at a higher risk of having a severe COVID-19 infection and spreading the virus to others.  There are now several studies that have shown that moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals have higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 infection with prolonged illness and prolonged viral shedding.  Other evidence suggests that such individuals may also produce lower levels of antibody protection after receiving 2 doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna) compared to individuals who ..read more
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Ragweed Allergies vs Covid-19 vs Cold
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by Anna Hunter
2y ago
What is Ragweed Allergy Season? Though you may not realize it yet, ragweed allergy season is upon us again.  Every year in mid-August the inevitable sneezing and itching takes over and makes life a whole lot more difficult for the rest of the summer and early fall.  For those allergic to late summer and fall pollens, especially ragweed, this year is no exception despite how out-of-the-ordinary the rest of life has been.                 Ragweed is just what it sounds like – a weed!  It will grow anywhere f ..read more
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Seafood, Cicadas, Dust Mites – OH MY!
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by Anna Hunter
3y ago
  As we delve farther into this cicada season, some interesting questions, observations, and research have been taking place.  On the forefront is the news of the cross-relation between seafood allergies and cicada allergies.  The cicada is the distant cousin of the seafood family and shares cross-reacting proteins.  As a result, the FDA is advising against the consumption of cicadas if you have a known seafood allergy.  Yes, you read that right – people are eating cicadas this year!  And things only get more complicated when we introduce dust mites into the conve ..read more
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Itchy Eye Relief without the Preservatives
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by admin
3y ago
Many springtime allergy sufferers rely on oral antihistamines to address a range of allergy symptoms.   And according to many patients, one of the more annoying issues which is not always resolved is itchy eyes.  Dr. Goldstein, Director of The Asthma Center, explains, “Spring pollen season is definitely the worst time of year for ocular allergies, and many spring hayfever sufferers are experiencing intense eye allergy symptoms.”  Outside of oral antihistamines there are antihistamine eye drops, which work quicker but often sting on initial application.  This can make an alr ..read more
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Understanding Seafood Allergies
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by Sonam Saxema
3y ago
  Prevalence of Seafood Allergies & Sub-group Allergies  Allergies to seafood are the most commonly reported allergy for adults and are among the most common for young children. Seafood allergy can be split into two categories: fish allergy and shellfish allergy. Fish allergy can include allergies to species like the following: salmon, tuna, cod, and fish with a bony spine (vertebrate). Shellfish (no bony spine) allergy is further broken down into crustacean allergy (shrimp, lobster, crab, etc.) and mollusk allergy (snails, mussels, clams, oysters, etc.). Many individuals who are ..read more
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How Humidifiers Can Help Your Home
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by Sonam Saxema
3y ago
  It is estimated that in industrialized countries, residents spend over 90% of their lives indoors. A statistic like this also indicates the importance of indoor air quality on one’s health.  What are common causes of poor indoor air quality?  Air quality can cause new respiratory symptoms or exacerbate present ones. These problems can be more common than one might expect; some studies report that up to 60% of workers have experienced at least one environment or building-quality related symptom at work (although there is no standardized diagnosis). Common sources of pollut ..read more
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Christmas Tree Allergies – Bah Hum “Bugs”, Not Really
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by Sonam Saxema
3y ago
By Dr. Marc F. Goldstein, Board-Certified Allergist at The Asthma Center (Philadelphia PA, Mt. Laurel NJ) Are Christmas tree allergies getting in the way of the “most wonderful time of the year?”  Read on for some easy fixes for this common problem:  Many allergy sufferers see increased allergies during the holiday season. Common problems of “Christmas Tree Syndrome” include:  release of allergic evergreen pollen and other pollens embedded in tree cones mold at the base of the tree dust from old decorations and many more. In fact, a 2011 study found that more than 50 type ..read more
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