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Is is a cold or the flu?

by David Hilden, MD MPH | Oct 17, 2017 | Allergies, Health and wellness, Infections, Public Health

There’s a joke, probably only funny to someone from the great frozen tundra where I live, that goes something like this . . . Q:  How does a person from Minnesota say “Hello”? A:  (sniffles) . . . . “Hello.” Get it?  It does seem like...

A variety of everyday health concerns . . . from the Fair!

by David Hilden, MD MPH | Aug 31, 2017 | Allergies, Dermatology, Getting medical information, Medications, Quick tips

Last Sunday I joined 197,890 of my closest friends at the Minnesota State Fair.  Along with the best radio person in the business, Denny Long, I did a live, in-person broadcast of Healthy Matters.  This was our 451th (!) live broadcast and my 9th year doing it from...

Pets and peanuts! The scoop about allergies (VIDEOS)

by David Hilden, MD MPH | Apr 14, 2017 | Allergies, HCMC

  I like dogs.  And I like peanuts.  But like many of you, I also have allergies.  Many of us have a love-hate situation with dogs, cats, peanuts, pollen, dust, mold, trees, flowers . . . Take a look at this puppy.  Seriously, I can’t even stand the...

Sinus congestion, nasal irrigation, and the neti pot

by David Hilden, MD MPH | Feb 20, 2017 | Allergies, Health and wellness, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast

It seems that about 75% of my life involves nasal congestion with sinus pressure around my eyes.   It’s probably allergies to various tiny stuff floating through the air.  Not sure about that but I am so stuffy so much of the time that the makers of...

Concerned about allergies? Maybe you should feed your baby some peanut butter

by David Hilden, MD MPH | May 25, 2016 | Allergies, Medical research, Preventive care, Surgery, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast

OK, first off that is a delish-looking bowl of peanut butter in this picture.  And I love peanut butter.  Especially on a banana.  Anybody else put peanut butter on bananas?  Or apples?  I put it on both! Seriously that is some quality peanut butter. But who really...

Seasonal allergies and . . . ah-ah-ah-choo! . . . you.

by David Hilden, MD MPH | Apr 24, 2016 | Allergies, HCMC, Primary Care

I’ve had allergies for the past 49 years. Seriously.  Started when I was two years old. My big problem is congested sinuses and nose.  Loud breathing at night – drives my wife crazy just as it probably drove my folks crazy in the 60s.  Sneezing over and...

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