Robert Valet
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Vanderbilt allergist offers tips on managing dust and dander allergies during Spring cleaning
Cleaning house can stir up the dust and dander winter left behind—and pose significant issues for allergy sufferers. Read MoreMay 27, 2014
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Red meat allergies likely result of lone star tick
Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia Seeing Numerous Cases The lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. (CDC Public Image Library) Lone star tick bites are likely the cause of thousands of cases of severe red… Read MoreFeb 20, 2014
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Vanderbilt physician says ugly plants worse for allergy patients
As allergy season rolls in for Middle Tennessee residents, a largely unknown adage rings true: the uglier a flower or weed, the more allergy-inducing its pollen tends to be. Read MoreMay 28, 2013