http://www.theonlineallergist.com/news en ycohen.allergy@gmail.com Copyright 2013 2013-01-30T10:37:49+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/every-food-allergic-child-needs-a-food-allergy-action-plan1 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/every-food-allergic-child-needs-a-food-allergy-action-plan1/#When:09:37:49Z Every food allergic child needs a food allergy action plan! Do you and your child’s teacher have one? 2013-01-30T09:37:49+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/New-information-on-the-genetics-of-allergies http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/New-information-on-the-genetics-of-allergies/#When:13:48:08Z The genetics of allergies is a moving target. But, we are now a little closer to understanding how allergies are passed from parents to children. 2013-01-28T13:48:08+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/beef-allergy-and-tics-and-snake-bites http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/beef-allergy-and-tics-and-snake-bites/#When:13:53:59Z The relationship of allergy to beef (red meat) after a tic bite was recently described. Could there also be a relationship between a previous snake bite and beef allergy? 2013-01-27T13:53:59+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/opening-an-asthmatics-pandoras-box-how-much-is-true http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/opening-an-asthmatics-pandoras-box-how-much-is-true/#When:08:41:17Z Yes. This allergist is a skeptic. Like many of you, I subscribe to Google Alerts. This is a wonderful tool provided by Google where by their mighty search engine forwards to one’s inbox a brief synopsis of media reports on given subjects which one chooses. I have chosen allergies and asthma, so everyday I receive dozens of references to these subjects. The problem is that the overwhelming majority of the articles that Google picks up are not reputable sources. 2012-09-04T08:41:17+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/allergy-quiz-question-which-physical-signs-best-predict-nasal-allergies http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/allergy-quiz-question-which-physical-signs-best-predict-nasal-allergies/#When:14:45:35Z Sneezing and watery eyes would be a good guess, but I suggest that allergists would give another answer. 2012-08-26T14:45:35+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/Sunscreen-allergy-can-cause-contact-dermatitis http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/Sunscreen-allergy-can-cause-contact-dermatitis/#When:17:06:33Z The use of sunscreens has become a routine part of our daily lives due to our recognition of the dangers associated with prolonged sun exposure. These dangers include the cosmetic disfigurement associated with sun-damaged skin and the obvious risk of skin cancers.Years ago, sunscreens were used only when there was anticipated exposure to direct sunlight over long periods of time, such as going to the beach. Today, sunscreens are used daily by some and are often found in combination with cosmetics and other skin products. 2012-08-22T17:06:33+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/connection-between-allergies-and-brain-tumors http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/connection-between-allergies-and-brain-tumors/#When:13:42:30Z Researchers at The National Cancer Institute have made an interesting observation. When studying patients with Glioma, a serious form of brain tumor, they noticed that those patients with the presence of allergy antibodies in their blood had approximately 1/2 the incidence of brain tumor two decades later, versus those who did not have allergy markers in their blood. 2012-08-21T13:42:30+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/prevent-a-poison-ivy-rash-before-it-happens http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/prevent-a-poison-ivy-rash-before-it-happens/#When:07:59:48Z Except for the chance of contacting poison ivy, the summer is an excellent time for enjoying the great outdoors and getting close to nature. So learn to identify this leafy bush or vine in order to avoid contact. It may save you a lot of misery. 2012-08-20T07:59:48+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/every-food-allergic-child-needs-a-food-allergy-action-plan http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/every-food-allergic-child-needs-a-food-allergy-action-plan/#When:14:01:01Z Does your child suffer from food allergies?  The first day of school is just around the corner, so parents of children with food allergies must take extra precautions in preventing the accidental exposure or ingestion of foods that can cause allergic reactions while at school. While most food allergy exposures are accidental, they do happen with some frequency, so teachers and schools administrators need to have specific instruction and the tools (antihistamines and epipens) to treat an allergic reaction. 2012-08-19T14:01:01+00:00 http://www.theonlineallergist.com/blog/are-allergy-shots-safe-long-term http://www.theonlineallergist.com/site/are-allergy-shots-safe-long-term/#When:23:20:47Z Much is known about the immediate and short-term side effects of subcutaneous immunotherapy, or allergy shots. But, little is known about the long-term effects of allergy shot immunotherapy. 2012-05-03T23:20:47+00:00