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		<title>Medical tips to help you avoid illness while flying</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With President&#8217;s Day this week, many families are taking off since schools are closed. I won&#8217;t be enjoying a holiday this week, but I will give... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2012/02/medical-tips-to-avoid-illness-when-flying/">read more</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Benedryl isn&#8217;t the optimal choice for allergic swelling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been seeing a lot more cases of swelling, or angioedema to use the medical term, over the past month. Angioedema can be easily treated and... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2012/02/why-benedryl-isnt-the-optimal-choice-for-allergic-swelling/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2012/02/why-benedryl-isnt-the-optimal-choice-for-allergic-swelling/</link>
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		<title>Anaphylaxis (Allergic Shock): What anyone with a food allergy needs to know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The medical name for allergic shock is anaphylaxis (ana-filaxis) and it can be a deadly form of allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis used to be most commonly associated... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/12/anaphylaxis-a-k-a-allergic-shock-what-anyone-with-a-food-allergy-needs-to-know/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/12/anaphylaxis-a-k-a-allergic-shock-what-anyone-with-a-food-allergy-needs-to-know/</link>
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		<title>Peanut Allergy: Exciting breakthroughs in diagnostic testing and treatment!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During my last 20 years as an allergist, the only advice I could offer to patients with a history of peanut allergies was to avoid... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/12/peanut-allergy-exciting-breakthroughs-in-diagnostic-testing-and-treatment/">read more</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cat or dog allergies don&#8217;t have to end badly&#8230; Allergy drops can help!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This past week the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology had their annual meeting in Boston. The Academy estimates that 40 to 50 million... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/11/cat-or-dog-allergy-doesnt-have-to-end-badly-allergy-drops-can-help/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/11/cat-or-dog-allergy-doesnt-have-to-end-badly-allergy-drops-can-help/</link>
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		<title>Halloween and Candy Allergies: We are ready to help you take the fear out this fun holiday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CBS News ran a story today about problems children have with food allergies, particularly tree nuts and peanuts, when they go trick-or-treating on Halloween, and... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/10/halloween-and-candy-allergies-we-are-ready-to-help-you-take-the-fear-out-this-fun-holiday/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/10/halloween-and-candy-allergies-we-are-ready-to-help-you-take-the-fear-out-this-fun-holiday/</link>
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		<title>Ouch! I just got my Flu shot&#8230;. but here&#8217;s 5 reasons I&#8217;m glad I did:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my New York City office, I&#8217;ve noticed several patients are developing upper respiratory infections &#8211; nothing severe, as this is common in October and... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/10/flu-shot-benefits/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/10/flu-shot-benefits/</link>
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		<title>Mosquito Allergy: Sometimes more than just a nuisance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More water means more mosquitoes I&#8217;ve noticed that everyone lately is complaining about Mosquito bites. It seems Hurricane Irene brought with her more than just... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/09/mosquito-allergy-sometimes-more-than-just-a-nuisance/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/09/mosquito-allergy-sometimes-more-than-just-a-nuisance/</link>
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		<title>Hurricane Irene and Its Effect on Allergies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s amazing what a difference a day makes.The past two days were ominous with the winds blowing and the Hurricane swirling, and today we had... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/08/hurricane-irene-and-related-allergy-problems/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/08/hurricane-irene-and-related-allergy-problems/</link>
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		<title>Am I really Allergic to Penicillin? Can I be tested? Does it matter? Yes or No, Yes and Yes!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I take a medical history on patients that come to my office in New York or Long Island for various allergic problems, I always... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/06/am-i-really-allergic-to-penicillin-can-i-be-tested-does-it-matter-yes-or-no-yes-and-yes/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/06/am-i-really-allergic-to-penicillin-can-i-be-tested-does-it-matter-yes-or-no-yes-and-yes/</link>
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		<title>Sunscreen Allergy and New FDA Labeling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[NYC Allergist]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/06/sunshine-allergy-is-it-the-sunscreen-or-me/</link>
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		<title>Chronic Rashes Need Allergy Detective Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my 20 year career as an NYC allergist, I am used to seeing difficult and frustrating rashes that drive patients to tears. Usually, my... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/06/chronic-rashes-need-allergy-detective-work/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/06/chronic-rashes-need-allergy-detective-work/</link>
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		<title>The Most Challenging Places to Live with  Allergies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two reports were published this week proclaiming the worst cities to live in for people with allergies, but their lists differ greatly. I wondered why,... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/the-most-challenging-places-to-live-with-allergies/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/the-most-challenging-places-to-live-with-allergies/</link>
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		<title>Peanut Allergy and a Transfusion Reaction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Important news for anyone giving the gift of life: food allergens can affect blood transfusions. The letter to the editor in The New England Journal... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/peanut-allergy-and-a-transfusion-reaction/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/peanut-allergy-and-a-transfusion-reaction/</link>
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		<title>Allergy Safe Hotels: A new option if your travelling this summer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I read an interesting article in USA Today from May 3rd titled,  Hotels court allergy sufferers. I was surprised to learn that hotels offered special... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/allergy-safe-hotels-a-new-option-if-your-travelling-this-summer/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/allergy-safe-hotels-a-new-option-if-your-travelling-this-summer/</link>
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		<title>Tree Pollen and Food Allergies&#8230;  &#8220;The Forbidden Fruits&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The weather is gorgeous on this Mother&#8217;s Day, and I hope all of you are able to spend this day with loved ones. I know... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/tree-pollen-and-food-allergies-the-forbidden-fruits/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/05/tree-pollen-and-food-allergies-the-forbidden-fruits/</link>
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		<title>Dr Dean Mitchell on Fox 5 News (video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Dean Mitchell on Fox 5 News describes how oral Allergy Drops are an effective alternative to allergy shots and allergy medication especially for seasonal... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/04/dr-mitchell-fox/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/04/dr-mitchell-fox/</link>
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		<title>Ladies Home Journal: Allergies Suck!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just picked up the May issue of Ladies Home Journal off the newsstand. The title of the article on page 152: Allergies Suck! The picture... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/04/ladies-home-journal-allergies-suc/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/04/ladies-home-journal-allergies-suc/</link>
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		<title>A Successful Treatment for Peanut Allergy: Sublingual Allergy Drops Work!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I received my allergy medical journal a little late this month, but it has a special surprise: a great article showing that sublingual allergy drops... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/04/allergy-drops-work-onpeanut-allergies/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/04/allergy-drops-work-onpeanut-allergies/</link>
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		<title>My Martha Stewart Experience: Dust mites, special treats for food allergy sufferers and Joan Rivers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago I was in a whirlwind of activity. My office was moving to its new location on 57 West 57th street and I... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/03/martha-stewart-durst-mites/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/03/martha-stewart-durst-mites/</link>
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		<title>Our New Office!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce we are moving our New York City office to a beautiful new space on 57th Street. Our new Manhattan, NYC... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/our-new-office/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/our-new-office/</link>
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		<title>The Answer to Allergies: Live on a Farm?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every day, we can find a reason why urban living has its downside: overcrowded subways in New York, high rents, high taxes&#8230;lots of stress. Now,... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/asthma-resistance/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/asthma-resistance/</link>
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		<title>Are you Using your Asthma Inhaler correctly? You and Venus Williams may want a review.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The weather in New York and much of the country has been frigid. We are hitting new records for snow and cold temperatures. I see... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/asthma-inhaler-use/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/asthma-inhaler-use/</link>
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		<title>Peanut Allergy Prevention: Is conventional thinking by doctors all wrong?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Allergies are on the rise &#8211; especially peanut allergies I just read a great article in The New Yorker magazine by one of my favorite... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/peanut-allergy-prevention/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/peanut-allergy-prevention/</link>
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		<title>Asthma can be Fatal: Please go for annual check-ups</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An unusual case I read a disturbing story in Newsday last week about a teenage boy playing basketball in Long Beach, N.Y. (my hometown) who collapsed and... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/asthma-annual-checkup/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/02/asthma-annual-checkup/</link>
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		<title>Do Antibiotics Cause Asthma in Children? What Parents Need to Know.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Antibiotics and Asthma There is a growing body of literature supporting the concept that the overuse of antibiotics among children is related to the increase... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/do-antibiotics-cause-asthma-in-children-what-parents-need-to-know/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/do-antibiotics-cause-asthma-in-children-what-parents-need-to-know/</link>
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		<title>Think you have a food allergy? It&#8217;s time to see an allergist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tuesday Science Times recently featured an article by Jane Brody. She is the finest science journalist in the country and I have followed her... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/food-allergy-see-an-allergist/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/food-allergy-see-an-allergist/</link>
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		<title>A New Study finds High Rate of ER visits for Food Allergies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A medical article published by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on December 17th, 2010 reported that food allergies are sending more Americans to... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/food-allergy-er-visits/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/food-allergy-er-visits/</link>
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		<title>Chronic Cough: Please DON&#8217;T Pass the Lozenges!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cough drops: How effective are they for a cough? Along with many travelers this holiday season, I passed through busy airports. There was no shortage... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/chronic-cough-cough-drops/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2011/01/chronic-cough-cough-drops/</link>
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		<title>5 Holiday Travel Tips to Prevent Allergies &amp; Infections</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Preventing illness on the road Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Day are literally  around the corner&#8230;. I&#8217;ve spoken to many of you who are excited to... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/12/5-holiday-travel-tips-to-prevent-allergies-infections/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/12/5-holiday-travel-tips-to-prevent-allergies-infections/</link>
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		<title>New Study Shows Sublingual Allergy Immunotherapy Works in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recent Studies The studies keep pouring in: at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting in Phoenix, researchers presented data showing that sublingual... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/12/new-study-shows-sublingual-allergy-immunotherapy-works-in-children/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/12/new-study-shows-sublingual-allergy-immunotherapy-works-in-children/</link>
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		<title>Cold Weather Sinus Disease Prevention: Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Turning on the Heat Many of my patients find their sinuses become more inflamed as soon as their offices or their apartments turn on forced... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/12/sinus-disease-prevention-2/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/12/sinus-disease-prevention-2/</link>
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		<title>Cold Weather Sinus Disease Prevention: Part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over Thanksgiving, the weather certainly took a quick turn towards winter. The sudden drop in the temperature into the 30&#8242;s requires winter precautions. The main... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/11/sinus-disease-prevention/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/11/sinus-disease-prevention/</link>
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		<title>Dead Leaves and Mold Allergies: New Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dead leaves can cause mold allergies This fall on the east coast has been a classic mold season. We&#8217;ve had unusual amounts of warm weather,... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/11/new-study-shows-allergy-drops-work-for-mold-allergy/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/11/new-study-shows-allergy-drops-work-for-mold-allergy/</link>
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		<title>New Treatments for Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Presented at a Mount Sinai conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just attended this Saturday an all-day conference devoted to the the latest research findings on food allergy diagnostics and treatment. Food allergy is definitely... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/11/new-treatments-for-food-allergies-and-anaphylaxis-presented-at-a-mount-sinai-conference/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/11/new-treatments-for-food-allergies-and-anaphylaxis-presented-at-a-mount-sinai-conference/</link>
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		<title>Genes, Infections and Drug Allergies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I read an exciting article in USA Today (October 25th) about Genes and Medicine. The article, &#8220;Genes are Part of the Puzzle&#8221;, shows how medical... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/10/genes-infections-and-drug-allergies/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/10/genes-infections-and-drug-allergies/</link>
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		<title>Flu Vaccine Advice from an Immunologist in New York City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This weekend I found myself recuperating from a mild viral illness. I self-made the diagnosis (using my medical skills) because what started as a scratchy... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/10/flu-vaccine-advice-from-an-immunologist-in-new-york-city/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/10/flu-vaccine-advice-from-an-immunologist-in-new-york-city/</link>
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		<title>Ragweed Is Blowing in the Wind&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The weather has been amazing the past few days&#8230;.. cooler air, sunshine; however I am seeing many patients suffering with what at first seems like... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/09/ragweed-is-blowing-in-the-wind/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/09/ragweed-is-blowing-in-the-wind/</link>
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		<title>Dr. Oz and Being Proactive with Your Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a physician, I am so impressed with Dr. Mehmet Oz. He is truly a great surgeon, and I have patients that have used him.... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/09/dr-oz-and-being-proactive-with-your-health/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/09/dr-oz-and-being-proactive-with-your-health/</link>
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		<title>Bioidentical Hormones and Cancer- Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Ricki Mitchell MD The first question most patients as is: Do bioidentical hormones cause cancer? The answer is no. But many doctors and patients... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/bioidentical-hormones-cancer/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/bioidentical-hormones-cancer/</link>
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		<title>Bee or Wasp stings: A NYC Allergist tells you when to seek help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The summer is the best time in New York to be outside playing sports: softball, tennis, biking or even going on walks in the park.... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/bee-wasp-stings/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/bee-wasp-stings/</link>
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		<title>Hives: The Allergist’s role in helping patients</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This summer I have been seeing a number of cases of hives, or urticaria(medical term). In some cases it is just annoying, but at other... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/hives-allergists-role/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/hives-allergists-role/</link>
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		<title>Athletic Asthma: the role of the Allergist/Asthma Specialist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just had a patient come in to my office who is an  avid biker. She can ride 100 miles in a day- that&#8217;s about... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/athletic-asthma/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/athletic-asthma/</link>
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		<title>Bioidentical Hormones &#8211; An Alternative Choice – Part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The latest buzz word in the medical arena is bioidentical hormones. Patients are reading and learning about &#8220;natural&#8221; vs. synthetic hormone replacement therapy. Suzanne Somers, in... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/bioidentical-hormones/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/bioidentical-hormones/</link>
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		<title>NYC Allergist’s Alternative to Allergy shots…Simple drops</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we head into August, the heat and humidity are slightly subsiding. However, the Ragweed pollen-better known as Hay Fever- starts pollinating by early next... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/simple-drops/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/simple-drops/</link>
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		<title>The Allergist’s Role in Treating Chronic Cough &#8211; Part 3</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The prior two segments I discussed the nasal and chest causes of chronic cough. As an allergist, I am always searching for underlying causes with... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/chronic-cough-part3/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/chronic-cough-part3/</link>
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		<title>The Allergist’s Role in Treating Chronic Cough &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The previous post I spoke about the causes of a chronic cough due to nasal congestion and post-nasal drip. Today, I want to discuss when... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/chronic-cough-part2/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/chronic-cough-part2/</link>
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		<title>The Allergist’s Role in Treating Chronic Cough &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m always amazed that as diverse as an allergist&#8217;s private practice can be with a myriad of different problems- that the same complaints seem to... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/chronic-cough/">read more</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/08/chronic-cough/</link>
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		<title>Cold-Weather Asthma and Sinus Help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[March has come in like a lion…cold and snowy. Just when we thought spring was around the corner, we still need our winter coats. I... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2010/03/cold-weather-asthma/">read more</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Severe Reaction to Flu shot: Is it really an allergy?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently saw a woman who had an anaphylactic reaction after receiving the flu shot for the 1st time. It is exceptionally rare to have... <a href="http://www.allergydrops.net/2009/10/flu-reaction/">read more</a>]]></description>
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