It can be concerning when you develop a chronic cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath. Especially if you are a current or former smoker or if you have a family history of lung disease or cancer, you should see a doctor for these symptoms to get a diagnosis. Searching your symptoms online may not be […]
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Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Chronic Cough Syndrome
In these times of pandemic, a cough can be a concerning matter. But even though COVID-19 is still spreading, there are several other possible causes for your cough. If you’ve had a cough for a while, even before the pandemic, you may have chronic cough syndrome. Symptoms A patient is said to have chronic cough […]
The Peanut Pill: OIT and Palforzia
Many allergists never thought they would see a viable treatment for food allergy. Yet with oral immunotherapy (OIT) and the new “peanut pill,” food allergies can be treated and made less life threatening. Palforzia (Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., Brisbane, CA) is the first ever FDA-approved treatment of its kind, and this breakthrough could change the lives […]
How Oak Pollen Can Affect Asthma Patients
February is upon us, and the Florida oak and tree pollen season is in full swing. Many people have allergic symptoms during oak pollen season, which will last until about the end of May. These allergies can be troublesome for many people, but for patients with asthma this allergy can come with some additional complications. […]
What Is Nasal Polyposis, and How Can It Be Treated?
If you have chronic congestion and loss of smell, it could be chronic rhinitis with nasal polyposis. Here are explanations of what nasal polyposis is, its symptoms, and its treatment. What Is Nasal Polyposis? Nasal polyposis is simply the presence of nasal polyps. Nasal polyps can occur when one has chronic rhinitis, although they can […]
