Another great food allergy article!


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB30001424052748704156304576003382894873452.html Here’s the link to what think is a must read if you or your child has food allergies.   I see many patients who are labeled as being allergic (sometimes to multiple foods), and at time it’s just a simple history will help sort it all out.


FDA News: Recall of OTC brand name medications.


FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 1, 2010 Media Inquiries: Elaine Ganz Bobo, 240.620.6896, Elaine.Bobo@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA provides consumer advice following recall of products for infants and children Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare is implementing a voluntary recall of infant and children’s  … Read more


A boy have a problem with chest coughing holding inhaler mask by him self, Kid using the volumtic for breathing treatment, Healthcare and medicine concept

Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis – WSJ article


Is Your Kid Truly Allergic? Tests Add to Food Confusion By MELINDA BECK Grayson Grebe started getting eczema on his cheeks when he was just 4-weeks-old. At 6 months, he was diagnosed with allergies to wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, oats, rice, barley, chicken, pork, corn and beans; his mother, who was breast-feeding him, had to  … Read more


Flu Shot, Preventive Measures Key for Those with Asthma


Your best defense against the flu this year is a good offense, especially if you are among the 23 million people who have asthma. As the world braces for the 2009-2010 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advice is loud and clear: Get vaccinated. This year’s flu season is fully expected  … Read more