Archive for August, 2009

Andrew: Now, Dr. Goodman, you mentioned that when many people think of hives - but haven't had them - they understand that there could be a quick allergic reaction, like to a food. So, we help those folks, too - if were to eat shrimp or ... Full story

TURNER: Welcome to the Ask The Doctor Mailbag. I'm Rick Turner your program host. Dr. David Stempel is with us to respond to questions from around the state. Dr. Stempel is an Allergist at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Stempel, thank you for joining us. STEMPEL: It's a pleasure to be here this morning with ... Full story

Andrew: Let's take one last question for our asthma segment with Peggy in Randalstown, Maryland. Peggy, welcome to "HealthTalk Live!" What's your question? Peggy: Hello. My mother is 88 years old, and she was recently diagnosed with asthma. Her doctor prescribed two medications that I haven't been able to find any information on. I'll spell them for you: Medent-LD and Avelox . Dr. Corsello: I'm ... Full story

Andrew: So, there are people listening, and I hate to pick on middle-aged women - I'm a middle-aged man - but you talked about them as a big group of people who could face this. So, if their history in discussion with their gynecologist or their primary care doctor indicates, ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Corsello, let's go through some questions that we have from people on the phone, specifically about asthma. Jessica in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, what's your asthma question? Jessica: I had a question regarding Flovent. It says you have to rinse your mouth after every use. I wanted to know what the ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Goodman, nobody wants those red blotches or hives. Is medical science making progress on either treating or preventing them? Dr. Goodman: Well, Andrew, I think medical science is making progress in characterizing hives and better understanding ... Full story

the story of a child who was being managed for asthma but said, "I've got to rush for my inhaler." And then the child turned blue and died. An 11-year-old. How could that happen? Are people using their medications improperly - their rescue medications too much - so that even though they've been given proper medicine, it's not used ... Full story

Andrew: So, let's talk about a middle-aged woman. She now finds these welts on her body sheís never before. With your guidelines now, what can the doctor be doing what sort of doctor she to alleviate this condition? Dr. Goodman: ... Full story

Erin: What is the discovery of this asthma gene, and why is it so important? Dr. Holgate: There are two answers to your question. The first relates ... Full story

Andrew: If a chronic condition, how might some people be getting this? Dr. Goodman: Many patients chronic hives - those that last longer than six weeks - suffer on a daily basis. They may be more symptomatic at ... Full story