How Xolair is Redefining Food Allergy Management and Anaphylaxis Prevention
Food allergies pose a significant risk to individuals, with the potential for severe and life-threatening reactions, particularly...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Jun 82 min
How Global Warming is Raising Pollen Levels and Affecting Allergies: What You Need to Know
Global warming, characterized by rising temperatures and elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, directly influences plant behavior,...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Feb 233 min
What Causes Itching?
Experiencing an itch can range from a mild annoyance to a relentless discomfort that disrupts daily life. While often dismissed as a...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Sep 4, 20232 min
What to Expect During Allergy Skin Tests?
Allergy skin tests are a safe and effective way to diagnose allergies. They are used to determine whether you are allergic to specific...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Jun 29, 20233 min
Understanding How Allergy Shots Work
As an allergist, I'm often confronted with the question, "How do allergy shots work?" This curiosity is entirely justified, given the...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
May 18, 20231 min
What are seasonal allergies, and how can you treat them?
As a parent, you may be worried about seasonal allergies and how they can affect your child's health. Seasonal allergies, also known as...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
May 1, 20233 min
What Foods Are Tested in Allergy Testing?
Allergy testing is an essential diagnostic tool used to identify food allergies. This test is conducted to determine which foods cause an...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Mar 1, 20234 min
Living with food allergies: How to manage and thrive
Food allergies are a prevalent concern among individuals of all ages in the United States, affecting approximately 4 percent of adults...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Jan 24, 20233 min
8 Tips for Choosing an Allergist: Expert Advice from an Experienced Allergist
Selecting an allergist can be intimidating, particularly when your well-being and comfort are at stake. However, by keeping a few...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Aug 4, 20201 min
New Locations for Five Towns Allergy
Letting all of our patients know that we have now opened new locations in Malverne and Farmingdale! Looking forward to meeting new...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
May 6, 20202 min
Asthma and COVID-19
Sharing some information from the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is scary...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Mar 18, 20201 min
Tips for Your Immune Health
In addition to the general hygiene guidelines that have been widely distributed, I would like to emphasize the importance role you can...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
May 15, 20191 min
Friendly Reminder
Don't forget your nasal steroid and antihistamine eye drop! Pollen is high today. Do you have pollen allergy? See this website for a...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
May 9, 20191 min
Allergy Medications Still Not Working?
Unfortunately, if you started your allergy medications after your symptoms started it may take some time, several days to a week or two...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
May 3, 20191 min
Allergies Getting To You?
Friends, It has been a while since my last post, but I wanted to mention a few tips to control your allergy symptoms during this peak...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Nov 19, 20181 min
Eczema Flare
Is your eczema or your child's eczema flaring? You are not alone. This is a time of year which makes everyone more itchy- no, it's not...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Oct 11, 20181 min
Asthmatics: Help is Here!
Oh no, it's that change of weather again! For asthmatics, this could mean more coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Schedule a...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Sep 5, 20181 min
Don't Be Afraid of Bee Stings
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer. If by any chance you are someone you know had a severe reaction to a bee,...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Aug 17, 20181 min
Food Anaphylaxis in Schools
Friends, As we prepare our children to go back to school it is important to re-assess school preparedness in the management of food...
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Marc Braunstein, MD
Aug 6, 20181 min
How to Manage Mosquito Bites
Mosquito bites are a bothersome problem, especially during the summer. They are itchy, swollen, and in some circumstances can even...
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