Your newborn’s immune system; maximize their protection!
Newborns have fragile and inexperienced immune systems. Soon after birth, they are exposed to a hostile world of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. I’ve outlined the keys to maximizing the immune system in your newborn. No, it is not a magic pill! While there is …
Congratulations Dr. Fink!
This blog is a “shout out” to my mentor, friend and colleague Dr. Jordan Fink. My inspiration to pursue a career in allergy/immunology stems from my experience as a senior medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin during a rotation in allergy/immunology where …
keratosis pilaris: all you need to know about chicken bumps!
Keratosis pilaris, also called KP for short, is a common skin finding in young children through young adults (50-80%) although it can occur at any age. It looks like “chicken skin” bumps. The small white, red or flesh colored bumps typically do not hurt …
Do you experience flushing? Is it dry or wet flushing?
Flushing is a sensation of warmth frequently accompanied by fleeting skin redness usually over the face, neck, ears, chest, and limbs (arms and legs). This is due to vasodilation (dilated blood vessels) with increased blood flow to the skin. Wet flushing: This is when there …
Seasonal influenza is spreading
In Montana, the influenza virus is making its appearance. The CDC reports “local” outbreaks, while our neighbor to the south (Wyoming) has reported widespread influenza outbreaks. In fact, influenza has become widespread in 33 states this week compared to just 4 states last week. …
A big shout out to all Medical Assistants!
October 21-25, 2013 is National Medical Assistant Recognition Week. We, at Family Allergy & Asthma Care of Montana, wish to recognize our Medical Assistant, Merissa, for her hard work and the vital role she plays in our day-to-day operations taking outstanding care of our patients. I have …
Flu shot Season
It is that time of year again! The annual influenza vaccine is available. Here is a bit of information about the “flu” and the “flu shot.” Influenza “flu” infection: This is a contagious disease that spreads around the U.S. every winter, usually between October …
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2013 is on Track to Become the Worst Measles Year Since 1996
According to the CDC’s latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 159 measles cases were reported from 16 states from January 1 through August 24, 2013. Among the 159 reported cases: 58 patients (36%) were aged 5–19 years old 17 required hospitalization, including four patients diagnosed with pneumonia …
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Rash at the corner of the mouth: Angular cheilitis.
Have you ever had that rash at the corners of your mouth and wonder, Why? This rash is called Angular cheilitis also known as angular cheilosis, commissural cheilitis, angular stomatitis or perlèche (from the French term pourlècher [to lick one’s lips]). This common condition affects …
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Dermographism: I scratch, therefore I hive!
Dermographism literally means “skin writing.” While firm stroking of the skin usually leaves some redness and occasionally mild raised areas, about 5% of normal young people have a conspicuous and exaggerated response called simple dermographism. There is no associated itching and this is in the …