Expert Tips & Wisdom

Asthma - What Is It?

by Dean Mitchell, MD
I feel very strongly that for many people, asthma attacks are caused by underlying allergies and therefore are completely preventable. About 90 percent of asthma in children—and about 50 to 60 p... More...

Allergies - All About

by Dean Mitchell, MD
More than half of Americans suffer from allergies-over 50 million. They are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease, and cost the health care system $18 billion annually. Symptoms can be mild or se... More...

Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) - Tablets Under the Tongue

by Dean Mitchell, MD
Weightlifting for immunity In my no-needle practice, allergy drops are an important alternative to allergy shots, which so many people are afraid or loathe to get. Allergy drops work in a similar fas... More...

Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis

by Clifford Bassett, MD
Researchers estimate that approximately 15 million Americans have food allergies and it is believed that they are on the rise although there is no clear cause why. Allergic reactions to food can range... More...

Asthma Treatment Summary

by Clifford Bassett, MD
Treatment will vary depending on the severity of your asthma. Generally, treating asthma requires you to avoid the source(s) that trigger your asthma, especially if you have “allergic asthma,&rd... More...

Allergy Shots the Basics

by Clifford Bassett, MD
If avoidance of the things you are allergic to and medications are insufficient to control your allergies, or you have troubling ongoing symptoms, then our NYC allergists may recommend allergy im... More...