Natural rubber latex is a milky fluid found in rubber trees. The problem is not with the rubber itself, but a contaminating protein in the rubber. Natural rubber latex is used to make some gloves, condoms, balloons, rubber bands, erasers and toys. Latex can also be found in bottle nipples and pacifiers. It may be […]
Allergic Skin Conditions
If you have red, bumpy, scaly, itchy or swollen skin, is it because of a skin allergy? There are several types of allergic skin conditions. They are often itchy and red and may appear scaly, bumpy or swollen. An allergist/immunologist, often referred to as an allergist, is the most qualified physician to treat allergic diseases. […]
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis (pronounced an–a–fi–LAK–sis) is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. This medical emergency requires immediate treatment and then follow-up care by an allergist/immunologist, often referred to as an allergist. Many people may not realize they have an allergy until they experience anaphylaxis. An allergist can examine you and […]
Travel Alert: Hepatitis B in India and Uganda
In Punjab India as many as 142 cases have been confirmed so far this year. In Gujarat India 92 deaths were reported in the past year, most between 15 and 45 years old. In Uganda 24 cases have been reported this year; 4 deaths have been reported out of the 74 cases reported in 2010. […]
Battling Pet Allergies
Almost 70% of U.S. households have domestic pets, equally divided between cats and dogs – that’s 100 million pets! But almost 10 million pet owners — including kids — are allergic to their animals and must be extra careful around their furry friends. A pet’s dander, skin flakes, saliva and urine can cause an allergic […]
About Dr. Mangi
Richard J. Mangi has maintained a private practice in the greater New Haven area since 1974. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, and is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and the Infectious Disease Society of America and a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
His practice expertise includes the treatment of allergies, asthma, sinus disease, muscle and joint problems, complicated infections and travel medicine.
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The medical information provided is of a general nature and cannot substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Consult with your physician.
