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Dr. Antony J. Ham Pong

Dr. Antony Ham Pong has his own private practice and is a consultant for Allergy, Asthma & Immunology medicine at the Chest Clinic at the Children's Hospital in Ottawa. He lectures on pediatric medicine and is the Co-Chair for the Faculty of Allergy/ Immunology at the University of Ottawa School of Medicine. Dr. Ham Pong is an examiner for the Medical Council of Canada.

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Allergies in children: when should an allergist be consulted?

by Dr. Marie-Josée Francoeur
2011-09-26
Your physician may refer your child to an allergist to confirm and specify the diagnosis or if they have not responded well to treatment. Furthermore, there is no minimum age to be referred to an allergist or to undergo skin tests; however, it may take time to prove a sensitivity to aeroallergens. I...

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Treatments in addition to oral antihistamines (part 1)
by Dr. Devi Banerjee
2011-08-29
Oral antihistamine medications can be very effective at relieving symptoms of allergy such as itchy eyes, nose and skin, and sneezing and runny nose (called rhinorrhea in medical terminology). However, for those for whom these medications do not provide complete relief, there are a number of other m...

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Discover the Ideal Allergy Medication for You
by François-Xavier Maher, pharmacist/pharmacien
2011-08-12
Do you get a headache just trying to choose between the dozens of allergy medications offered in your pharmacy? Here are some tips to help you choose the right medication for you. Over-the-counter antihistamines are commonly divided into two main groups: 1) first generation products a...

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Allergy treatments for children
by Dr. Marie-Josée Francoeur
2011-05-24
Managing AR starts with environmental control, since avoiding contact with the allergen or allergens responsible for allergies is fundamental. Furthermore, adequate nasal hygiene using a saline solution is recommended. In terms of pharmacological treatment, there are antihistamines, which will mainl...

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Antihistamines History
by Dr. Normand Dubé
2011-04-28
Since the discovery of the first antihistamine in 1942, effective use of this type of medication to treat allergies continues to grow. Second- and third-generation antihistamines have been added in the past 20 years. First-generation antihistamines have slipped in popularity due to th...

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