Richard Mangi, MD

Sinuses are empty cavities within your cheek bones, around your eyes and behind your nose. Their main job is to warm, moisten and filter air in your nasal cavity. If your stuffy nose and cough last longer than one or two weeks, you may have more than a cold. Sinusitis (pronounced sine-you-SITE-iss) is a swelling […]

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 […]

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 (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 […]

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 […]