Dr. David F. Graft

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  David Graft, MD
  
  After this year's winter, green lawns, and budding trees and flowers, can sound like a vacation paradise.But, for some people, just the thought of spring is enough to trigger itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion.Before you run out for tissues and allergy medications, take a brief look at what triggers seasonal allergies, when they arrive and what you can do to control your symptoms.
  
  More than spring is in the air"Seasonal allergies begin in early spring, with the return of pollen and outdoor mold," says David Graft, MD, asthma and allergic diseases specialist at Park Nicollet Clinic.
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  "Seasonal allergies are treated the same way as other allergies: avoid your triggers, use medications to relieve your symptoms and perhaps undergo allergy shots to build your immunity," Dr. Graft says.
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  But if you have more severe allergies, you really should get a prescription for more relief," Dr. Graft says.He recommends avoiding over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays because they can be highly addictive.
  
  People with moderate to severe hay fever generally need prescription-strength medications."I usually prescribe antihistamines first, but it's quite common for people to need nasal steroids, too," he explains.
  
  Read more about allergy medications.
  
  People with allergy-induced asthma use two types of medications, known as "rescue" and "control."A rescue inhaler, known as a bronchodilator, provides immediate relief from symptoms.To help control asthma long term, doctors prescribe daily corticosteroid steroids."The goal is to use the least amount of medicine necessary to control symptoms and have normal breathing tests," Dr. Graft says.
  
  Read more about asthma medications.
  
  Allergy shots (immunotherapy) are quite effective in treating pollen allergies, but less so for mold allergies."Immunotherapy is recommended when people are bothered by allergies much of the year and medications do not adequately control their symptoms," Dr. Graft says.

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  David F. Graft, MD
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  Dr Graft, coordinator of this symposium, is chairman, asthma and allergic diseases, Park Nicollet Clinic, and adjunct professor of pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School--Twin Cities, Minneapolis.Correspondence: David F. Graft, MD, Park Nicollet Clinic, 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416.E-mail: graft@parknicollet.com.
  
  Symposium Index
  
  Commentary: FINDING THE CORRECT INHALED CORTICOSTEROID DOSE IN ASTHMA.By David F. Graft, MD URTICARIA AND ANGIOEDEMA: Controlling acute episodes, coping with chronic cases.

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  David Graft, MD
  
  After this year's winter, green lawns, and budding trees and flowers, can sound like a vacation paradise.But, for some people, just the thought of spring is enough to trigger itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion.Before you run out for tissues and allergy medications, take a brief look at what triggers seasonal allergies, when they arrive and what you can do to control your symptoms.
  
  More than spring is in the air"Seasonal allergies begin in early spring, with the return of pollen and outdoor mold," says David Graft, MD, asthma and allergic diseases specialist at Park Nicollet Clinic.
  ...
  "Seasonal allergies are treated the same way as other allergies: avoid your triggers, use medications to relieve your symptoms and perhaps undergo allergy shots to build your immunity," Dr. Graft says.
  ...
  But if you have more severe allergies, you really should get a prescription for more relief," Dr. Graft says.He recommends avoiding over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays because they can be highly addictive.
  
  People with moderate to severe hay fever generally need prescription-strength medications."I usually prescribe antihistamines first, but it's quite common for people to need nasal steroids, too," he explains.
  
  Read more about allergy medications.
  
  People with allergy-induced asthma use two types of medications, known as "rescue" and "control."A rescue inhaler, known as a bronchodilator, provides immediate relief from symptoms.To help control asthma long term, doctors prescribe daily corticosteroid steroids."The goal is to use the least amount of medicine necessary to control symptoms and have normal breathing tests," Dr. Graft says.
  
  Read more about asthma medications.
  
  Allergy shots (immunotherapy) are quite effective in treating pollen allergies, but less so for mold allergies."Immunotherapy is recommended when people are bothered by allergies much of the year and medications do not adequately control their symptoms," Dr. Graft says.

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  David F. Graft, MD
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  In this article, Dr Graft explores the use of venom immunotherapy (VIT) in selected patients in whom successful treatment can produce psychosocial as well as physiologic benefits. Graft DF.Managing insect sting allergy: the ins and outs of venom immunotherapy.Postgrad Med 2005;118(1):38-42
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  Dr Graft is chairman, asthma and allergic diseases, Park Nicollet Clinic, and adjunct professor of pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School--Twin Cities, Minneapolis.Correspondence: David F. Graft, MD, Park Nicollet Clinic, 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416.

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  David Graft, MD

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  David Graft, MD
  
  Goodbye winter.Hello allergies.

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  by David F. Graft, MD

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  By David F. Graft, MD URTICARIA AND ANGIOEDEMA: Controlling acute episodes, coping with chronic cases.

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  Dr Michael E. Weiss tackles the topic of differentiating drug allergy from other adverse drug reactions, and in his commentary, Dr David F. Graft, the symposium coordinator, encourages a more critical look at the dose of inhaled steroids currently prescribed for asthma.

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  David F. Graft, M.D. Chairman, Asthma and Allergic Diseases, Park Nicollet Clinic ; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics ; University of Minnesota ; Minneapolis, MN

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