January 29, 2009
by Dr. John Overholt
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I’m surprised by the number of people, including physicians, who don’t realize how treatable bee sting allergy is. Bee venom desensitization is perhaps the best studied and most effective of all forms of allergy desensitization. Since allergic reactions to bee … Continue reading
January 22, 2009
by Dr. John Overholt
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Most wheezing in young children is due to viral infection of the airways, often termed bronchiolitis. A common cause would be Respiratory Syncitial Virus which you may have heard of as RSV. Essentially all wheezing below the age of 3 … Continue reading
January 15, 2009
by Dr. John Overholt
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A while back, the FDA decided to look into the issue of mood disturbance and drugs like Singulair. Through an extensive review of over 20000 patients, the data show no increase in depression or suicide in patients treated with Singulair. … Continue reading
January 15, 2009
by Dr. John Overholt
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Loss of the sense of smell, a problem called anosmia (an-OWES-me-uh), is a common complaint seen by allergists. Smell actually makes up a significant portion of the sense of taste as well, so anosmia not only affects the ability to … Continue reading