by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
Allergic rhinitis is a reaction of the lining of the nose to particles in the air. Allergic rhinitis occurs when the nose and usually also the ears, eyes, sinuses, and throat come into contact with allergy-causing substances. When the lining tissues of the nose and sinuses come into contact with allergens, histamine is released from cells in these tissues, causing the nose lining to swell, itch, and produce excess mucus.
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by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is passed to humans via a bite from mice or deer ticks. It is being reported with increasing frequency throughout the United States, but especially the Northeast, due to a resurgence of the deer population therefore resulting in greater risk of exposure. Most infections occur in the summer, when tick exposure is high and ticks are active. .
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In my first article, a brief description of Lyme disease was discussed. Brief mention was made of how one feels if they develop the illness, and what to do if you have a tick bite and whether antibiotics are needed. In this article, the more important item will be discussed - avoiding tick bites altogether and hence your risk of Lyme disease.
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by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
Sciatica is a form of low back pain that runs down your leg, causing pain, numbness, or tingling in the leg. The sciatic nerve is formed by a group of nerves that run from the lower spine down the leg to the foot. Anything that causes irritation along the course of the nerve can cause sciatica. The most common causes are overuse of your back and injury to your back
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