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JACK R. ANDERSON, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1966;83(1):68-71.

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THERE were no really dramatic developments in the field of allergy during 1964. One gained the impression that a consolidation of previous gains was occurring; if this could be charted, the movement would be lateralward. Yet, there were many interesting and thought-provoking reports of which the following are but a few.

Symptomatology

Knight¹ discussed fatigue of allergic etiology, a condition which he feels is more common than is generally recognized. He incriminates foods, drugs, inhalants, and chemical compounds of the petrochemical type. Diagnosis depends on a high index of suspicion, a complete history, and exclusion of other possible pathology; pulse studies may be an aid. (We have observed overwhelming fatigue, sometimes to somnolence, as a result of food allergy on many occasions and, therefore, can vouch for the validity of Knight's observations.)

Attention was drawn to a type of severe, persistent paroxysmal cough in children. It is unresponsive to . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
NEW ORLEANS

From the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, New Orleans.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication Aug 23, 1965.

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