Category: Allergies
I just had a patient come into my office who is an avid biker. She can ride 100 miles in a day- that’s about 90 more than I can do. She is in…
[updated August 2019]
After 25 years of practicing allergy, I have diagnosed and treated patients with allergies from many creatures that roam…
The spring allergy season is in full force. The tree pollen counts last week were in the 3,000 range (low counts are under 50). The pollen has a…
Dr. Mitchell on Martha Stewart
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 just reviewed an interesting article in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology entitled Do hypoallergenic cats and dogs exist? I hear…
[updated August 2019]
The summer is the best time in New York to be outside playing sports: softball, tennis, biking or even going on walks in…
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 dermatology…
I saw several youngsters this past week in my office, ages 5 to 13, really getting pounded with allergies. One boy’s face was swollen and his…
A lot of attention has been focused over the past week on the new guidelines of sunscreen labeling. Current SPF ratings for sunscreens only reflect…
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. He is also an incredible…