YELLOW FEVER in UGANDA, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, CONGO DR, COTE D’IVOIRE, GAMBIA, SIERRA LEONE The outbreak in Northern Uganda has confirmed 53 deaths since the disease was first detected in late 2010. In Cote d’Ivoire 35 deaths have been reported in the past month. Central African Republic [CAR] reported 4 suspected cases of yellow […]
Travel Alert: Malaria in India, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka
Each year, more than 250 million cases of malaria are reported worldwide, killing between one and 3 million people. 90% of malaria-related deaths take place in Sub-Saharan Africa. Reports of malaria continue to appear in Mumbai India. In Andhra Pradesh India 2 deaths have been reported this year and 311 cases were reported in February […]
Allergy Shots
If you have allergies, you may be wondering if allergy shots are the best treatment for you. After all, getting regular shots isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but the possibility of being free from your allergy symptoms may be worth it. Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. […]
Tips to Remember
Do you cough, wheeze and have a tight chest or shortness of breath when you exercise? If yes, you may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). This happens when the tubes that bring air into and out of your lungs narrow with exercise, causing symptoms of asthma. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, according […]
Asthma and Allergy Medications
If you are one of the more than 50 million people in the United States suffering from allergies and/or asthma, there are many different medications that can help you feel better. In order to determine which medications are right for you, it is important to understand what triggers your symptoms. An allergist/immunologist, often referred to […]
Inhaled Asthma Medications
If you suffer from asthma, you know what it feels like to gasp for air or feel tightness in your chest. The goal of asthma medications is to prevent symptoms like these from happening. There are two general classes of asthma medications: quick-relief and long-term control medications. Many inhaled asthma medications are meant to be […]
Outdoor Allergens
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, or “hay fever,” affects more than 35 million Americans. If you suffer from it, you may experience sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose and itchiness in your nose, the roof of your mouth, throat, eyes or ears. These allergic reactions are most commonly caused by pollen and mold spores in the air, which […]
Rhinitis
Do you suffer from frequent sneezing, congestion and an itchy or runny nose? If so, you may have rhinitis. Rhinitis is one of the most common chronic conditions, affecting 10% to 30% of adults and up to 40% of children in the United States. If this includes you, you don’t have to suffer. By learning […]
Asthma and Exercise
Do you cough, wheeze and have a tight chest or shortness of breath when you exercise? If yes, you may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). This happens when the tubes that bring air into and out of your lungs narrow with exercise, causing symptoms of asthma. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, according […]
Psoriatic Arthiritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritic inflammation that occurs in about 15 percent of patients who have a skin rash called psoriasis. This particular arthritis can affect any joint within the body, with symptoms that vary from person to person. Research has shown that persistent inflammation from psoriatic arthritis can lead to joint damage. […]
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.
