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Asthma Control: Rule Of 2 [Video]
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Sep 14, 2020 12:09:42 PM
Asthma control is all about the rule of two. Are you using your asthma reliever more than twice a week? If so, it’s time to change up your treatment plan. You don’t have to suffer!
Topics: Asthma
Plan Ahead For Fall Mold Allergies
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Sep 02, 2020 12:08:11 PM
The following is from a guest post from Dr Bubak posted at The Prairie Doc
Summer and fall are prime seasons for mold allergy problems. Mold spores are smaller than pollen grains allowing them to not only effect the eyes and nose of allergy sufferers, but they can infiltrate the bronchial tubes and cause asthma. If the allergy or asthma is combined with participation in sports or a rhinovirus cold at the start of school, it could result in asthma attack.
Topics: Allergies, Asthma
Allergies, Asthma, And Avoidance
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Aug 24, 2020 12:07:00 PM
Topics: Allergies, Asthma
Preventing Pediatric Peanut Anaphylactic Reactions
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Jun 23, 2020 12:05:31 PM
We all worry when our children experience anaphylaxis after eating peanuts. If this has ever been your child, you probably find yourself asking constantly asking questions. Is this peanut free? Where is the epinephrine? Should I let them go to a birthday party, Grandma’s place, their friend’s house, or even church?
Topics: Anaphylaxis, Peanut Allergy
Telehealth Available At Dakota Allergy & Asthma
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Apr 15, 2020 12:03:00 PM
You are sick with your allergies, asthma, and anaphylactic emergencies. You need help but you don’t know how you can get seen and get better in this time of coronavirus precautions.
Telehealth Available
Our team at Dakota Allergy & Asthma have found telehealth visits to be extremely helpful.
You can see and hear the Allergist over your computer or telephone, and we can see and hear you.
A history and a limited physical examination can be done, and many problems resolved with a good treatment plan getting put into place.
Topics: Telehealth
What Is The Best Allergy Medicine?
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Apr 08, 2020 11:58:15 AM
This is the question I get asked the most! Everyone wants to know – patients, parents, nurses, and other doctors.
What is the best allergy medicine? There are so many choices nowadays. Many of the over-the-counter allergy medications were previously available by prescription only. With so many choices on the market today, how can people decide which is best for them?
Oral antihistamines were the first class of medication available for treating allergies. When they first became available, drowsiness was a significant side effect.
Topics: Allergies, Allergy Shots