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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

You might consider testing if you experience: Sneezing and congestion Chronic cough or asthma Itchy or watery eyes Hives or rashes Digestive discomfort Frequent sinus infections Reactions to unknown substances These seven allergy symptoms are common signs your body might be reacting to allergens.

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Are you on track with your sustainability goals?

My Green Doctor

From rising asthma rates to heat-related illnesses, climate change is already harming the most vulnerable among us. Explore membership options and enroll your office today, or speak with us about our bespoke consulting for your practice needs. But there’s good news: every medical office can be part of the solution.

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Tips To Get Rid of Your Cough

Doctor On Demand

Over the counter remedies Over-the-counter remedies can be helpful for managing cough symptoms. However, if your cough lasts more than a few weeks or is accompanied by fever, wheezing, or difficulty breathing, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider. Home remedies Home remedies can also help soothe a nagging cough.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

Heather Massey, Sustainability Programs Manager hmassey@mygreendoctor.org (469) 877-4608 Make the Pledge Today! If doctors, nurses, and practice managers highlight the connection between environmental factors and patient well-being, people listen—and they take action. from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old. Contact us today!

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Green Practice News: May 2025

My Green Doctor

This financial predictability allows for better budgeting and resource allocation.​ – Reduced Operational Costs : Implementing energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting and automated energy management systems, can decrease energy consumption by up to 30%, leading to further cost reductions. ​ Looking for a tailored approach?

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

Identifying the specific type of virus that are causing a child’s symptoms, like rhinovirus vs parainfluenza, is often unnecessary, especially in otherwise healthy children who are managed at home. Comprehensive respiratory viral panels (i.e., Reasons to not order a comprehensive respiratory viral panel (i.e., isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

Pulmonology and surgery were consulted during his hospital stay, and he has since had a left lower lobectomy after healing from his pneumonia. Management of Congenital Lung Malformations. He initially presented to his pediatrician two months prior with 10 days of cough and unexplained fevers. References Palla J, Sockrider MM.