October 18, 2011
Q: Suppose I am hideously allergic to oysters. Could I substitute clams or mussels in oyster recipes and be OK? I know they wouldn’t taste the same but figured those textures would be closer than squid or scallops. —Claudia Perry, Evanston A: I posed your question to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. The response […]
April 16, 2010
Spring is early, for better and for worse
All that coughing, sneezing, sniffling, bone-crunching and bug-slapping you’ve heard lately are the sounds of a remarkably early spring in Minnesota…but the early onset of spring also means that pollen is flying and allergy sufferers are wheezing earlier than usual… For those looking for relief, James Li, chairman of the Mayo Clinic’s Allergy Department, […]
Tags: Allergy, Dr. James Li
October 20, 2009
Asthma and Swine Flu: What You Need to Know
With the H1N1 vaccine becoming more widely available, news that asthma is the most common chronic medical condition found among people hospitalized for severe complications of H1N1 hits close to home for asthmatics and loved ones of people with the lung condition… U.S. News consulted James Li, chairman of the Division of Allergy at […]
October 16, 2009
Some Food Allergies Make For Tough Medical Diagnosis
Dr. James Li says some food allergies can be tricky to diagnose. For example, it’s easy to tell if someone’s allergic to peanuts because they can immediately get hives and have difficulty breathing… That’s because there’s not been a reliable test to confirm the presence of the specific cells involved. But now, Dr. Li and […]
Tags: food allergies
October 14, 2009
Allergy Cures: The Truth Behind 10 Myths
Sniffling, sneezing – and perplexed? Allergies are frequently misunderstood. Get a better grip on this condition, so you can avoid triggers and manage symptoms. One in five Americans has allergies — and the numbers are growing. So are misconceptions and myths about the condition. If allergies are making you miserable, don’t add to […]
Tags: allergies
October 14, 2009
Allergy Cures: The Truth Behind 10 Myths
By Beth Backus
Lifescript One in five Americans has allergies — and the numbers are growing. So are misconceptions and myths about the condition.
August 28, 2009
Adherence Drives Success of Asthma Therapy
Oral controller medications led to better asthma outcomes compared with inhaled steroids because patients were more likely to take the drugs, an analysis of community-based treatment data showed. When adherence was not an issue, inhaled corticosteroids reduced the risk of emergency department visits and hospitalization and were associated with lower treatment costs, Hiangkat Tan, […]
Tags: asthma, Mayo Clinic Proceedings