Asthma Sinus And Allergy Program
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Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy
Alpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to as “the red meat” allergy, but doctors at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) helped uncover that not only red meat, but some medications, can contain alpha-gal. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus, Allergy Program sees uptick in alpha-gal syndrome
Vanderbilt’s Asthma, Sinus, and Allergy Program has seen an increase in the number of patients being treated for alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known as the red meat allergy linked to tick bites. Read MoreMar 31, 2016
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Steps to allergy relief as tree pollen season begins
Allergies have a seasonal rhythm to their comings and goings, and we are in the midst of one of the biggest allergy seasons of the year: tree pollen season. Read MoreMar 11, 2016
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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 allergist offers tips to deal with changeable winter weather
Five tips to help you — and your nose — survive crazy weather changes. Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt allergist offers tips for coping with fall allergies
John Fahrenholz, says that this time of year can be a real challenge for people with allergies—and for the rest of us, too. Read MoreOct 30, 2013