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Technical Questions about Immunotherapy by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies FAQ1. How many shots does it take to get to the top, maintenance dose? a) Normally 32 for fire ant and regular aeroallergen immunotherapy. If you come twice per week without ... Read on »

Hot Inquiries 091117 by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies 1. The number one topic by far is whether or not the patient should get the swine flu vaccination. I recommend the injection for everyone. If you have asthma, make sure it ... Read on »

Technical Questions about Immunotherapy by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies FAQ1. How many shots does it take to get to the top, maintenance dose? a) Normally 32 for fire ant and regular aeroallergen immunotherapy. If you come twice per week without ... Read on »

Reality Check: Poor Adherence to Asthma Meds by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies I think many of my patients or their parents may get offended at office visits with me. I ask them directly if they have been taking their maintenance meds routinely as direc ... Read on »

Service Work by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies Last Saturday, my son, my daughter, and I helped a Philmont Crew Member's Eagle Service Project. We literally blazed a recreation trail on the grounds of the Enoree Water San ... Read on »

Reality Check: Poor Adherence to Asthma Meds by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies I think many of my patients or their parents may get offended at office visits with me. I ask them directly if they have been taking their maintenance meds routinely as direc ... Read on »

Hot inquiries last week Novermber 06, 2009 by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies Here are the top 5 inquiries I fielded for this week:1. Swine flu! Should I or my child get it? Yes. This vaccine is made the same way that regular influenza vaccines are made ... Read on »

A day at work: seeing drug reps by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies I'd like to share with my readers a side of work that rarely gets mentioned or shown on any move or television show about medicine - seeing drug reps. It's like they don't exi ... Read on »

How much does my medication cost? by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies I found a site that lists the retail costs of meds rxusa. I am sure there may be others on the internet, but this was enough for me. Read on »

Hot inquiries last week Novermber 06, 2009 by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies Here are the top 5 inquiries I fielded for this week:1. Swine flu! Should I or my child get it? Yes. This vaccine is made the same way that regular influenza vaccines are made ... Read on »

Swine Flu Update 35 by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies 1. According to the CDC, 86 children have died from swine flu since spring of 2009. Since August 2009, 43 childen have died from swine flu, so there's been a rise in keeping ... Read on »

Auto Accidents and Brain Death by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies I have had the unfortunate experience of having to make visits this weekend to a friend's son, who is alive thanks to life support equipment. My heart goes out to his parents ... Read on »

Where to get Swine Flu Vaccinations in South Carolina, Update 34 by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies S.C. DHEC has stated it plans to start giving vaccinations for Swine Flu at a "variety of locations (health departments, school,s day care facilties, etc.) throughout the ... Read on »

What is "Asthmatx?" and Bronchial Thermoplasty? by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies One of my patients asked me,"What is Asthmatx?" today. I said its one name for people who have asthma, thinking she said "asthmatics." No, no, she said i ... Read on »

What is "Asthmatx?" and Bronchial Thermoplasty? by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies One of my patients asked me,"What is Asthmatx?" today. I said its one name for people who have asthma, thinking she said "asthmatics." No, no, she said i ... Read on »

What's Really in My Food? by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies Does any one really know what they are eating? Barely. Don't be fooled by your eyes, your nose, or the label. It's the chemicals in your foods that you should concerned abo ... Read on »

What's Really in My Food? by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies Does any one really know what they are eating? Barely. Don't be fooled by your eyes, your nose, or the label. It's the chemicals in your foods that you should concerned abo ... Read on »

Kao's Allergy Treatment Pyramid by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies This is how I think every person with an allergic disease should think of their treatment plan, above. Please see the picture to the left. Full credit goes to the USDA. When ... Read on »

Definitions of Hypersensitivity, Allergy, and Atopy by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies There are three terms have been used, often interchangeably, but this causes confusion. Below are definitions from theEuropean Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (EAACI ... Read on »

Have an Anaphylaxis Allergy Action Plan by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Allergies It is very important to have a written plan to help remind and guide your caregivers if an allergic or life-threatening anaphylactic reaction should occur. There are many pla ... Read on »

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