Allergy sufferers rely on antihistamines, steroids, and other heavy duty prescription medications to cover up the symptoms. Allergies can take a toll on one’s immune system, energy levels, general well-being, and even mood. Allergies may predispose one to chronic sinusitis, daily headaches, inability to concentrate, insomnia, eye pressure, etc. Allergy sufferers are often told to avoid the allergen or undergo weekly intramuscular injections to “desensitize” them. Neither of those options is feasible for most people. Avoidance is often impossible and very few allergy sufferers want to visit the allergist for an injection once a week for several years.
We recently received a phone call from a frantic homeowner who was concerned about a water leak from an overflowing Air Conditioner drain line from the home above her. We told her to stop the water infiltration and then call her Insurance Company to send out a company to dry the moisture up. She called them and then the disaster began from the beginning of the job. First, the drying company used by this Insurance Company refused to cut holes in the walls to allow the moisture out so the dehumidifiers could do their job. This is typical for inexperienced water extraction drying companies. I have seen some very competent water extraction companies also, but this is not the experience here.
SLIT, or allergy drops, can be formulated based on either skin or blood testing. Once formulated, the drops are placed under the tongue where absorption is ideal. The drops then deliver a slowly increasing dose of physician prescribed antigen. An antigen is what the person is allergic to, such as dust, ragweed, etc. The dose is calculated based on the degree of allergenicity on either the skin or blood testing. The allergy drops are used in gradually increasing dosages affecting the immune system such that there is a development of tolerance to the antigen, the allergy-causing substance. Over time, tolerance to the antigen means that allergy sufferers are no longer exhibiting signs and symptoms of an allergic response. They are able to lead an allergy-free life over time. This is one of the most gratifying things that I see in my medical practice.
We had an unusual case in Boca Raton, Fl in an office building. The people in the building were complaining about flu-like symptoms. Investigation of the roof found a pigeon nest in the fresh air intake. Testing of the pigeon droppings and feathers were positive for the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Reported the problem to the building owner and they cleaned it up. There were no more flu-like symptoms in the building after the cleanup.
The fungus may affect the eye by causing small areas of inflammation. It also scars the retina. A Physician friend of mine told me that these spots are sometime called “histo spots” and can be found in both eyes. It can also affect your vision depending upon the location of the “histo spots”. The scarring of the peripheral area of the retina could possibly have little or no impact on the vision. If you are scared in the central area, it could possibily cause a blind spot. This can be diagnosed by a Ophthalmologist who is familiar with Histoplasmosis.
The sign of ocular histoplasmosis in your child could be distorted vision, blind spots and scars on the retina. It is detected with a dilated examination of the retina using ophthalmoscopy. Regular eye exams is recommended for anyone with “histo spots”. The best solution we can offer is to keep your children away from pigeons and their droppings at the beach and park areas. Prevention is the best solution for Histoplasma.
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