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Written by Dr. Kara Wada

Climate Change, California Wildfire Smoke & Your Allergies: A Doctor's Guide allergy & immunology Feb 06, 2025

 

 

Today, we're talking about a topic that's becoming increasingly important for all of us –– climate change, wildfire smoke, and their effects on our immune system health.

While we often associate wildfires with the West Coast, the reality is climate change is impacting everyone, everywhere....

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How Allergies REALLY Start (and How to Find Relief!) allergy & immunology Jan 23, 2025

Allergies. Those itchy, sneezy, wheezy days can make you feel like a prisoner in your own home! As a board-certified allergy and immunology physician, and a lifelong allergy sufferer, I'm passionate about helping people find relief. In this article, we’ll embark on a scientific adventure, explori...

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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | A Doctor's Insights allergy & immunology Jan 16, 2025

  

MCAS: Unmasking the Mystery of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). It’s a condition that often flies under the radar, mistaken for other illnesses, leaving patients feeling lost and frustrated. As a physician and a fellow autoimmune patient, I understand the c...

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Decoding Allergies: A Doctor’s Guide to Causes, Symptoms, and Relief allergy & immunology youtube Dec 19, 2024

Allergies –– those frustrating immune system overreactions –– affect millions worldwide. From the annoying sniffles and itchy eyes of hay fever to the life-threatening emergency of anaphylaxis, understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step towards finding relief.

As a holisticall...

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Chronic Hives and Swelling: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Urticaria and Angioedema allergy & immunology youtube Dec 17, 2024

Chronic hives (urticaria) and swelling (angioedema) are frustrating skin conditions that plague millions. As an allergist, immunologist, and fellow autoimmune patient, I know firsthand how these unpredictable symptoms can disrupt your life. I’m here to shed some light on these conditions, offer p...

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5 Allergy Myths Debunked: Get the Facts, Find Relief allergy & immunology Oct 30, 2024

Allergies – those annoying immune system mix-ups – can be a real drag!

And with so much misinformation floating around, separating fact from fiction can feel more challenging than finding a matching sock in the dryer (amirite?!).

As an allergist and immunologist who's walked this allergy path with...

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Navigating the Chill: Understanding Cold-Induced Urticaria in the Era of Cold Plunge Trend allergy & immunology Jan 22, 2024

In recent years, the wellness world has been abuzz with the cold plunge trend – the practice of immersing oneself in icy water for health benefits. Proponents tout its advantages for boosting immunity, enhancing mood, and improving circulation. But for individuals with cold-induced urticaria and oth...

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Tackling Cat Allergies: Understanding Causes and Exploring New Solutions allergy & immunology Nov 29, 2023

Cat lovers and allergy sufferers often find themselves in a conundrum. The joy of a feline companion comes with the sneezes, itches, and watery eyes of allergies. But what exactly causes these reactions, and are there innovative ways to manage them? This post delves into the science of cat allergies...

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