Allergy Essential Kids, April 15, 2009 There are many misconceptions about Seasonal Allergies “Short-haired pets don’t cause allergies” Neither an animal’s fur, nor its length, is the culprit in allergies. The real culprit is a protein found in the animal’s saliva or skin. Cats may cause more allergy problems than dogs simply because they tend […]
What are allergies?
Allergies Essential Kids, April 15, 2009 An ‘allergy’ is a sensitivity to something that is ordinarily harmless. When your body tries to get rid of the ‘allergen’ (foreign substance), you experience symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny, stuffy, or itchy nose. Typical allergens include pet dander, pollen, dust mites and mould. The medical […]
The nose may not know what it’s missing
Taste and Smell By JANE E. BRODY New York Times: April 18, 2011 Dr. Ronald DeVere, a neurologist in Austin, Tex., was baffled. In 1995, after recovering from a viral infection, something happened to his sense of smell. Fresh milk smelled sour, the dirty dog pen smelled good, and other odors couldn’t be detected at […]
Saline nasal irrigations
How to use nasal saline irrigations You can either buy a saline solution from the pharmacy and follow the directions on the label – or make your own. To make your own start with one to two cups of warm water. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of non-iodized salt and a pinch of baking soda to […]
Advances in Medicine Lead Stars to Surgery
Adele Voice Problems New York Times, November 18, 2011 By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr. The rash of singers who have canceled concerts this fall to undergo throat surgery — Adele, Keith Urban, John Mayer — might suggest that touring takes a terrible toll on the vocal cords. Yet doctors who specialize on vocal issues point […]
Revision Adenoidectomy in Children
Children’s Snoring Christopher R. Grindle MD, et al., The Laryngoscope, Volume 121, Issue 10, pages 2128–2130, October 2011 The incidence of revision adenoidectomy in children Adenoidectomy is a frequently performed procedure in the pediatric population. Revision rates and indications for a second procedure in children are scarce. Study methods: Patient records at a multistate pediatric healthcare […]