January 9, 2011
The term allergy originated in 1906 when a Viennese pediatrician named Clemens von Pirquet observed that some of his patients were extremely sensitive to certain foods and various substances, such as dust and pollen. The doctor called this condition as “allergy” from the Greek words “allos”(meaning, other) and “ergon”(meaning, work). Earlier doctors believed that allergy [...]
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January 9, 2011
Dear Dr. Gott: I have been ill for quite some time, and no one seems able to help me. It’s frustrating that I go to all these specialists and they will give me answers like “I couldn’t find anything, therefore you’re fine and should go to school.” I am 18 now, but when I was [...]
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