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Are lectures the best way to educate physicians? What does it take for us to change how we practice? What practical information does the AAOA private practitioner need the most? How do we make the AAOA annual meeting the center…
Are lectures the best way to educate physicians? What does it take for us to change how we practice? What practical information does the AAOA private practitioner need the most? How do we make the AAOA annual meeting the center…
As indicated in our mission statement, the AAOA is concerned with advancing the treatment of patients with allergic disease. When the FDA was considering making Nasacort available over-the-counter, the AAOA surveyed our membership about the topic. The biggest concerns expressed…
Many patients with allergies also have sinus problems. Chronic sinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the sinuses that may cause nasal congestion, drainage, postnasal drainage, facial pain or pressure, decreased smell, and fatigue. Allergies can cause many if not all…
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs. It causes the airways to become swollen and narrow, especially when something, like allergens or cigarette smoke, triggers the muscles to tighten. This can lead to symptoms of asthma such as…
By Kevin Wilson MD So you’re thinking about allergy testing. Many people wonder what this entails and what to expect. First let’s review when to do testing: When the diagnosis of allergies is uncertain. When you would like to identify…
On the campaign trail, President Trump said his top healthcare priority would be to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). His replacement proposals included allowing insurers to sell policies across state lines; making premiums fully tax deductible; expanding…
In late November 2013, Congress passed the Compounding Bill. This legislation enforces regulation of compounding pharmacies, as a result of injections of contaminated compounded drugs - which caused 64 deaths and many more nonfatal injuries. PLEASE NOTE: The preparation of…
Back to School and Allergies In the late summer of each year millions of students return to college, where the usual challenges of class work and crusty professors are expected, as are camaraderie with peers and the fall football season. …
Welcome to the AAOA Blog. Our members are here to keep you updated on the latest news, advances and opinions to help you..... Lets talk about seasonal allergies. What are the symptoms? Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include: Sneezing…