Managing asthma during pregnancy; protecting you and your unborn child!
You just found out—-you’re pregnant! Many questions and concerns may be going through your mind with this news. If you have asthma, the first few questions that may come to mind for the mother-to-be are: 1) will my asthma affect my baby? 2) will my …
The Gut Microbiome & Food Allergies: A Black Hole
The gut microbiome refers to the various microbes (especially bacteria) in the GI tract. The specific bacteria and their purposes are still largely unknown (hence the “black hole”). These gut bacteria are constantly changing! How do bacteria first colonize the gut? A newborn is first …
Did you know milk can make your lungs bleed?
Milk allergy is quite common and usually presents as eczema, hives, GI symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea or less commonly anaphylaxis. Rarely, other reactions can occur. Did you know that some young children develop severe lung problems related to ingesting milk? In 1962, Heiner …
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ProAir RespiClick Now Approved for Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication for albuterol inhalation powder (ProAir® RespiClick by Teva Respiratory) to children aged 4 to 11 years. ProAir® RespiClick is now indicated for the treatment or prevention of asthma and for prevention of exercise-induced asthma …
The Eyes Have it! Pazeo®: A New Option for Treating Itchy Eyes.
For many people spring, summer and fall are a time to step outside and enjoy Montana’s beauty. However, some people experience red, itchy, swollen, watery eyes when pollen or other allergens are in the air. This is called allergic conjunctivitis. For some patients, these symptoms …
An Eye Witness Account of Anaphylaxis!
She was lying quietly on the bathroom floor. I asked if she was alright and only heard a muffled, unintelligible response. I ran downstairs and told my dad “something is wrong with mom.” We quickly went back upstairs and realized something was very wrong! My …
Decoding Food Allergies: Break the Code
Do you want to know how severe your milk, egg or peanut allergy can be? These tests can help! Allergies to egg, peanut and cow’s milk are among the most common food allergies affecting children. These reactions can range from serious, life threatening reactions (such …
New Biological Drug to Treat Asthma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nucala® (mepolizumab) for use with other asthma medicines for the treatment of asthma in patients age 12 years and older. Nucala® is approved for patients who have a history of severe asthma attacks despite taking their …
Flu Facts: Be Informed- Not Fooled!
In the area of health, there are numerous claims that should not be confused with the facts. The general public is bombarded by information and advice that is not supported by science or even considered standard of care by the mainstream medical community. There is …
A Better Way to Diagnose EoE…”in a Galaxy Far, Far Away!”
The gold standard for diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) at this time is symptoms and multiple tissue biopsies of the esophagus (food tube) showing eosinophils obtained by the gastroenterologist during the endoscopy procedure. However, diagnosing EoE is not always that straightforward. It can be difficult to …