Allergies and the Voice
Most people associate allergies with the classic symptoms seen on commercials: itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; and sneezing. However, far more often, allergies present subtly, and in a way that…
Bruce Jenner and Facial Feminization Surgery for Transgender Individuals
Recent news of Bruce Jenner’s gender transformation has brought to light some of the struggles of the transgender population. Generally speaking, transgender individuals live in a body that feels foreign…
Figure 2: Right auricular hematoma.
Boxer’s Ear: Can your ear explode?
No. 3-ranked UFC fighter, Leslie Smith sustained a match-ending right cross to the side of her head in a bout against contender Jessica Eye. The 125lb fighter was forced to…
New Sublingual Allergy Tablets
In April, 2014, the FDA approved the first three sublingual (under the tongue) tablets for specific allergens. Patients with specific allergies to grasses and/or ragweed may consider this sublingual alternative…
Allergies versus Viruses in Children
Question: My son always seems to have a runny nose. We have been seen by our pediatrician many times for this issue, and she keeps telling us that he has…
“Dog Dust” Protects Children from Allergies
It is not yet clear how and why allergies develop in some children and not in others. There is a known genetic influence; however it is not uncommon for a…
Doctor, I am Allergic to Dust. What Can I do?
If you develop stuffy nose, sneezing, or itchy eyes when you are exposed to dust, you are likely allergic to things in the dust such as pet dander, molds, cockroach…
An injured Dempsey on the field immediately after sustaining a nasal fracture.
Clint Dempsey: Sports Injury- Nasal Fracture
The US men’s World Cup team captain and striker, Clint Dempsey, sustained a major facial injury in the US’s opening game against Ghana. As the Ghanaian player’s leg flew high,…