We are almost through ragweed season but some of my patients are wondering what made this year's season so bad. Actually, a certain number of allergy sufferers experience a peak in their nasal symptoms every spring and/or fall season which may be worse than previous years.
One of the most potent and dangerous types of allergies is the latex allergy. People tend to not just be "a little allergic" to latex. In fact, latex allergy is one of the more common causes of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic shock event. Read More »
Unfortunately certain substances, after contacting the skin, may cause a break down in protective barrier forces. This may be followed by inflammation and a skin eruption (rash) that signals the development of contact dermatitis (CD). Read More »
