Search results for "Allergic rhinitis"
New guideline released on allergic rhinitis
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released a new clinical guideline last week on allergic rhinitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/2.htm
10 Feb 2015
Swallowing gone wrong in EoE
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is uncommon but also underdiagnosed: Patients may not seek care for their symptoms, and physicians may not be aware of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/swallowing-gone-wrong-in-eoe.htm
1 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Oral dryness without ocular dryness
A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for fatigue, generalized achiness, and oral dryness without ocular dryness. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's oral dryness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/08/3.htm
8 Nov 2022
Unwind the ‘story’ to diagnose asthma, allergies
Every asthma or allergy patient has a story, and the details that the patients relate tell the internist how best to manage and treat several conditions that are interrelated and frequently comorbid.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/allergies.htm
1 Jul 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation 10 days after an ED visit
A 40-year-old man is evaluated 10 days after an ED visit for a cough, chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath. He reports a similar episode requiring an ED visit one year ago. Following a physical exam and cardiopulmonary exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/29/3.htm
29 Mar 2022
Allergies are on the rise, but so are treatments
Environmental allergies are becoming more prevalent, and fortunately, so are treatments, as internists and allergists recommend options from changing the immediate environment to immunotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2016
Guideline updates treatment of allergic seasonal rhinitis
Evidence showed no benefit from adding an oral antihistamine to an intranasal corticosteroid, and oral antihistamines may cause sedation and other adverse effects, guideline authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/2.htm
5 Dec 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of painful rash
A 22-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of painful rash on the left side of his posterior chest. Medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/mksap-quiz-2-day-history-of-painful-rash.htm
1 Jun 2020
Warning on IBS drug for patients without gallbladders
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/fda.htm
1 May 2017
MKSAP Quiz: recurrent nasal symptoms
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/23/3.htm
23 Nov 2010