Doctor Column

Allergy Season — Allergy Prevention: Allergy Is Bustin’ Out All Over April 15, 2023 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Jennifer’s 11 year old son was diagnosed with seasonal allergies four years ago. She’s wondering why her son is showing allergy symptoms earlier in the year compared to previous years. Also, his symptoms seems to last into the late summer. Mom is worried because his allergies triggered asthmatic attacks causing him to miss four days from school. “Am I Allergic to Penicillin? How Can I Be Sure?” May 25, 2019 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Sharon, a 38 year old lab technician, is filling out her medical history in the doctor’s waiting room. One of the first questions on the medical form: What’s your main complaint? She wrote — Sinus pressure and pain. Another question: “Are you allergic to any medication?” She wrote — Penicillin.