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Posts by Dr. Summit Shah, M.D.
New Procedure Spells Relief for Allergy Sufferers DUBLIN, OH - Living in Ohio is not always easy for allergy sufferers. In fact, Columbus, Ohio is ranked as one of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. But, a new procedure now available in Central Ohio can transition an allergic patient into becoming "unallergic" and offer relief before the end of the allergy season. While traditional...
8/27/2011 3:13:38 PM
According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 67% of children who died with the new H1N1 flu virus had at least one high-risk medical condition. "Any individual with an underlying respiratory condition such as asthma is more likely to experience serious health problems if he or she contracts the flu", according to Dr. Summit Shah, member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology...
9/14/2010 7:18:36 PM
As practice for marathons, football and other fall sports begins this month, athletes, coaches, trainers and parents should learn to recognize the signs of exercise-induced asthma. Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA) affects up to 20% of competitive athletes and 90% of asthmatics. Unrecognized, EIA can make it hard to breathe. Untreated, it can lead to death. "Asthma can affect both summer and winter athletes,...
9/14/2010 7:17:20 PM