Food Allergy
Show 1329: Dealing with Dangerous Food Allergies
In this week’s episode, food allergy expert Dr. Edwin Kim will join us in the studio to answer your questions about dangerous food allergies in real time. Email us [radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com] or cal…
Show 1229: The End of Food Allergies
Very likely you have heard of children who are allergic to peanuts. Sometimes the tiniest whiff of peanut dust can trigger a frightening reaction. Food allergies have been increasing dramatically amon…
Scary Fig Reaction Could Be Harbinger of Deadly …
Do you have allergies? We often think of "allergies" in terms of sniffles and sneezes, aka allergic rhinitis. But many people also have food allergies. These an be extremely serious, even deadly. Cons…
Mango Reaction Could Be Linked to Poison Ivy Sen…
Q. Many years ago, while my dad was stationed in Hawaii, I climbed the mango trees to pick mangoes for chutney. I got such a terrible reaction: my eyes were swollen shut, my hands were so swollen I co…
Overcoming Stubborn Adult Acne by Avoiding Food …
Q. I am 54 and suffered with adult acne from age 25. I tried every cream and antibiotic my doctors prescribed. I even took Accutane twice! A hormone test was fine, and I was stuck with this embarrassi…
Mango Skin Allergy Mimics Poison Ivy
What plants do you need to avoid? Most people are pretty savvy about staying away from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac if they have ever developed a nasty rash associated with one of these. But…
Cilantro Shuts Down Voice
Q. Several times, at Mexican or Italian restaurants, I have had a problem with my vocal cords. It becomes extremely difficult to carry on a conversation. I have found that this condition seems to occu…
Shellfish Allergy Leads to Hospitalization
Q. My husband's internist suggested glucosamine and chondroitin for mild arthritis. My husband's medical records state that he is allergic to shellfish. I guess his doctor did not know ground shellfis…
Kissing Could Be Lethal
Q. My girlfriend is very allergic to shrimp and crab and, I suspect, lobster as well. I love them but have avoided eating them since we have been together. This summer we shall have our vacation at th…