Allergist/Immunologist/Entomologist in New Orleans. Pediatrics Residency Program Director @OchsnerEdu
Sep 9, 2021 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
I get a surge in questions about mold exposure after flooding events. It isn’t my area of research but @TulaneMedicine was a pioneer in mold allergy research and I’ve learned from some experts before they retired. Here are the FAQ on mold exposure and how I answer them
Is mold dangerous? Mold can be harmful in a number of ways. Those with asthma are particularly susceptible to mold allergy and to irritant effects of volatile organic compounds that some strains of mold produce. Seeing mold decaying your homes and possessions is also stressful
Jun 8, 2020 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
I want to describe the peer review process for my most recent publication because this is how peer review is supposed to work. #MedEdjaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-…
I’ve been working intensely on PPE supply chain problems and alternative approaches to keep workers safe and developed familiarity with the existing literature and guidance from @CDCgov and @EPA. I had the opportunity to help directly and also got questions from around the US