Posted 22 September 2009
Flu/ H1N1 vaccines and egg allergies - is it safe?
The flu season is just around the corner - are you ready? 35,000 Americans die from the flu each year. And this year, we not only
have to worry about the regular influenza virus, but also the H1N1 influenza virus. The vaccines against the flu and H1N1 contain
egg proteins (the amount varies from year to year), so what are people with egg allergies supposed to do? The short answer is that you
don't have to be left unprotected from the influenza virus this winter - allergists can perform skin testing to the vaccine to help assess if
you are allergic to this year's vaccine batch, and even if the skin test is positive, the vaccine can be given in an allergist's office in
small incremental doses to minimize any risks. So if you have an egg allergy, you may want to schedule an appointment with your
allergist to find out what your options are.
Posted 11 September 2009
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis walk 26 September 2009
As you all know, food allergies are becoming more and more common. If you are above the age of 35 today, I'm willing to bet you did
not know anyone with food allergies when you were in high school, but now you probably know of 2 or more people with food allergies.
In fact, it is now estimated that 1 in 25 American has a food allergy. Aside from avoidance, there is currently no effective treatment -
but this will hopefully soon change. Research is currently being done to see if allergy injections or allergy drops might be effective in
preventing food allergic reactions, and maybe even result in a cure. This research is expensive though - so the Food Allergy &
Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is sponsoring a Walk for Food Allergy to raise food allergy awareness and money for research. This will
take place at Bull Run Regional Park on Saturday September 26th. Anyone interested in joining in the walk is welcome. Click here
for more information on the walk and to find out how to register. I hope to see you there!
Posted 13 April 2009
Did you know that May is Asthma Awareness Month
Do you feel like you aren’t very good in sports? Perhaps you can’t run very fast or swim far? Do you feel like you just aren’t the “athletic
type?” Or perhaps you've been having problems with a dry cough this spring season? It could be asthma!
Asthma is a lung condition that can cause difficulties breathing at rest or with exercise. Many people don’t realize that they have
asthma - they just think that they just weren't born to be an athlete or that their nigh time cough stems from their allergies. The thing
is, asthma could be the cause of it all.
So why not get checked out? In order to raise asthma awareness (May is Asthma Awareness Month), we will be running a free asthma
screening event at the James Long Park in Haymarket Virginia (right off route 15). This will take place Saturday the 9th of May from 8
AM to Noon at the large pavillion (near the public library). Feel free to stop by to get screened for asthma - or just stop by to say hello!
Posted 10 February 2009
The trees (pollen) are here!!!
Are you experiencing more mysery...ehm, I mean allergy symptoms...these past few days? Did you know that the tree count is already
elevated? So much for 6 more weeks of winter, huh? Check this page out for the current pollen count in the DC metro area. It is
updated regularly, so keep checking back to find out how it's changing during the allergy season.
Posted 16 December 2008
Sesame Seed Allergy
If there was to be an award given for the "new food allergen" of the year, sesame seed would probably be the winner. Even 5-6 years
ago, sesame seed was a rare occurrence. However, that is not the case anymore. Just this past week, I've seen two cases of sesame
seed allergy. Sesame seed is now one of the top 10 food allergies in the United States. The increased prevalence of sesame seed
allergy stems from this particular item being used more often by the food industry. Unfortunately, this tiny little seed can cause some
pretty severe reactions. Find out more about sesame seed allergy here.
Posted 20 August 2008
Fall Allergies
For many people, Fall is their favorite time of the year as they can enjoy nature’s beautiful scenery without the extreme heat of
summertime. However, for allergy sufferers, it can be a miserable time. This is because fall is the season when weeds and molds
grow best. Ragweed is the most common fall allergen. It is found throughout the United States and causes problems from mid August
to October. It is nearly impossible to avoid ragweed pollen as it is very light and can be carried by the wind hundreds of miles. Mold
spores are also abundant during the fall. The wet grass, hay, and piles of leaves that accumulate in yards and street corners are perfect
breeding grounds for molds. Molds can also be found indoors, especially in damp basements, crawl spaces, and carpeting in
bathrooms and kitchens.
Typical allergy symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes or nose, and dark circles under the eyes.
Up to 80% of allergy sufferers also experience fatigue, loss of concentration, and poor performance at work or school due to sleeping
problems. Severe allergies can result in asthma symptoms such as difficulties breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing.
The treatment of fall allergies includes avoidance, medications such as antihistamines and nose sprays, and allergen immunotherapy
(allergy shots). Allergen immunotherapy is the only FDA approved therapy that specifically targets the cause of allergies and offers the
chance of a cure from environmental allergies and asthma.
Posted 30 July 2008
Can you prevent food allergies?
It used to be that food allergies were fairly uncommon - years ago, you would go years before running into someone with such a
problem. Now, it seems like there are people with food allergies everywhere. Chances are that you, or someone close to you, has a food
allergy.
What if you are planning to have a baby soon? Is there something that can be done to prevent food allergies? Should you use
exclusively breast feed your infant? Is there a type of formula that can prevent food allergies? Perhaps you should avoid eating peanuts
or eggs during pregnancy? Check out this page for the latest research and recommendations on food allergy prevention.
November 2007
WWW.Allergyexpert.us, your source for allergy related information from an allergy expert! Here, you will find information on:
I hope that the information provided on this site will help you understand allergies a little bit better and make your life a little bit
easier. Please feel free to email me if you have any suggestions on how I can make this site more useful!
Pierre-Alain Dauby, M.D.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER and TERMS OF USE
The AllergyExpert.US does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please consult your physician for
diagnosis and treatment of any symptoms or condition. The inclusion of brand name products, medications, tests, or medical devices does not imply endorsement of this site by the
manufacturer.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or
delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the AllergyExpert.US site.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. AllergyExpert.US does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures,
opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Site. Reliance on any information provided by AllergyExpert.US, AllergyExpert.US authors, others appearing on the site at the
invitation of AllergyExpert.US, or other visitors to the site is solely at your own risk.
The Site and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis.
All material on this site is copyright protected.
Flu/ H1N1 vaccines and egg allergies - is it safe?
The flu season is just around the corner - are you ready? 35,000 Americans die from the flu each year. And this year, we not only
have to worry about the regular influenza virus, but also the H1N1 influenza virus. The vaccines against the flu and H1N1 contain
egg proteins (the amount varies from year to year), so what are people with egg allergies supposed to do? The short answer is that you
don't have to be left unprotected from the influenza virus this winter - allergists can perform skin testing to the vaccine to help assess if
you are allergic to this year's vaccine batch, and even if the skin test is positive, the vaccine can be given in an allergist's office in
small incremental doses to minimize any risks. So if you have an egg allergy, you may want to schedule an appointment with your
allergist to find out what your options are.
Posted 11 September 2009
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis walk 26 September 2009
As you all know, food allergies are becoming more and more common. If you are above the age of 35 today, I'm willing to bet you did
not know anyone with food allergies when you were in high school, but now you probably know of 2 or more people with food allergies.
In fact, it is now estimated that 1 in 25 American has a food allergy. Aside from avoidance, there is currently no effective treatment -
but this will hopefully soon change. Research is currently being done to see if allergy injections or allergy drops might be effective in
preventing food allergic reactions, and maybe even result in a cure. This research is expensive though - so the Food Allergy &
Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is sponsoring a Walk for Food Allergy to raise food allergy awareness and money for research. This will
take place at Bull Run Regional Park on Saturday September 26th. Anyone interested in joining in the walk is welcome. Click here
for more information on the walk and to find out how to register. I hope to see you there!
Posted 13 April 2009
Did you know that May is Asthma Awareness Month
Do you feel like you aren’t very good in sports? Perhaps you can’t run very fast or swim far? Do you feel like you just aren’t the “athletic
type?” Or perhaps you've been having problems with a dry cough this spring season? It could be asthma!
Asthma is a lung condition that can cause difficulties breathing at rest or with exercise. Many people don’t realize that they have
asthma - they just think that they just weren't born to be an athlete or that their nigh time cough stems from their allergies. The thing
is, asthma could be the cause of it all.
So why not get checked out? In order to raise asthma awareness (May is Asthma Awareness Month), we will be running a free asthma
screening event at the James Long Park in Haymarket Virginia (right off route 15). This will take place Saturday the 9th of May from 8
AM to Noon at the large pavillion (near the public library). Feel free to stop by to get screened for asthma - or just stop by to say hello!
Posted 10 February 2009
The trees (pollen) are here!!!
Are you experiencing more mysery...ehm, I mean allergy symptoms...these past few days? Did you know that the tree count is already
elevated? So much for 6 more weeks of winter, huh? Check this page out for the current pollen count in the DC metro area. It is
updated regularly, so keep checking back to find out how it's changing during the allergy season.
Posted 16 December 2008
Sesame Seed Allergy
If there was to be an award given for the "new food allergen" of the year, sesame seed would probably be the winner. Even 5-6 years
ago, sesame seed was a rare occurrence. However, that is not the case anymore. Just this past week, I've seen two cases of sesame
seed allergy. Sesame seed is now one of the top 10 food allergies in the United States. The increased prevalence of sesame seed
allergy stems from this particular item being used more often by the food industry. Unfortunately, this tiny little seed can cause some
pretty severe reactions. Find out more about sesame seed allergy here.
Posted 20 August 2008
Fall Allergies
For many people, Fall is their favorite time of the year as they can enjoy nature’s beautiful scenery without the extreme heat of
summertime. However, for allergy sufferers, it can be a miserable time. This is because fall is the season when weeds and molds
grow best. Ragweed is the most common fall allergen. It is found throughout the United States and causes problems from mid August
to October. It is nearly impossible to avoid ragweed pollen as it is very light and can be carried by the wind hundreds of miles. Mold
spores are also abundant during the fall. The wet grass, hay, and piles of leaves that accumulate in yards and street corners are perfect
breeding grounds for molds. Molds can also be found indoors, especially in damp basements, crawl spaces, and carpeting in
bathrooms and kitchens.
Typical allergy symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes or nose, and dark circles under the eyes.
Up to 80% of allergy sufferers also experience fatigue, loss of concentration, and poor performance at work or school due to sleeping
problems. Severe allergies can result in asthma symptoms such as difficulties breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing.
The treatment of fall allergies includes avoidance, medications such as antihistamines and nose sprays, and allergen immunotherapy
(allergy shots). Allergen immunotherapy is the only FDA approved therapy that specifically targets the cause of allergies and offers the
chance of a cure from environmental allergies and asthma.
Posted 30 July 2008
Can you prevent food allergies?
It used to be that food allergies were fairly uncommon - years ago, you would go years before running into someone with such a
problem. Now, it seems like there are people with food allergies everywhere. Chances are that you, or someone close to you, has a food
allergy.
What if you are planning to have a baby soon? Is there something that can be done to prevent food allergies? Should you use
exclusively breast feed your infant? Is there a type of formula that can prevent food allergies? Perhaps you should avoid eating peanuts
or eggs during pregnancy? Check out this page for the latest research and recommendations on food allergy prevention.
November 2007
WWW.Allergyexpert.us, your source for allergy related information from an allergy expert! Here, you will find information on:
- Asthma
- Environmental Allergies (Hay fever) such as dog, cat, dust mite, grass, and mold allergies
- Insect allergies
- Food allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, cow's milk, soy, wheat, shellfish,..)
- Food allergies and vaccines
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
- Non allergic food reactions (lactose intolerance, sulfite sensitivity,...)
- Hives (urticaria)
- Treatment of allergies (including allergy shots)
- Prevention of Allergies
I hope that the information provided on this site will help you understand allergies a little bit better and make your life a little bit
easier. Please feel free to email me if you have any suggestions on how I can make this site more useful!
Pierre-Alain Dauby, M.D.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER and TERMS OF USE
The AllergyExpert.US does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please consult your physician for
diagnosis and treatment of any symptoms or condition. The inclusion of brand name products, medications, tests, or medical devices does not imply endorsement of this site by the
manufacturer.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or
delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the AllergyExpert.US site.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. AllergyExpert.US does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures,
opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Site. Reliance on any information provided by AllergyExpert.US, AllergyExpert.US authors, others appearing on the site at the
invitation of AllergyExpert.US, or other visitors to the site is solely at your own risk.
The Site and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis.
All material on this site is copyright protected.
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