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Hay Fever! Many of us know the symptoms all too well. Sneezing, itchy, watery and red eyes, stuffy nose, sinus headache and fatigue.
According to Dr. Javen Wunschel, board-certified in Allergy/Immunology at Mercy One Allergy Specialty at the Mason City Clinic, allergic reactions occur when cells in the immune system mistake a substance in the environment (allergen) for something harmful. To fight off the danger, your body produces chemicals called histamines and leukotrienes to trap or expel the allergen. These chemicals inflame the lining of your nasal passages,
sinuses, and eyelids and can trigger other symptoms such as swelling, sneezing, coughing, itching, or fatigue.
Below see Dr. Wunschel’s short and informative Q&A video about environmental allergies as well as a KIMT TV appearance where she talks about how to distinguish between allergy and Covid-19 symptoms. Also download the comprehensive resource guide which will help YOU manage and treat your allergies and allergic reactions.
Dr. Javen Wunschel Q&A about environmental allergies -
how to diagnose, treat and even eliminate your allergy.
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Allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference
Dr Wunschel on KIMT
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Both COVID-19 and allergies have some similar symptoms, but there are ways to tell the two apart
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Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers men can get - 3 million cases are diagnosed each year. The key is to get tested and diagnosed early. Read one Clear Lake man’s story of early detection and survival. Also listen to urologist Dr. Kevin Rier’s Q&A podcast on prostate cancer.
Clear Lake Resident Shares His Prostate Cancer Experience
“Dr. Mulholland has a great team and they know exactly what they are doing! I was treated with privacy, respect, and dignity.” - Paul Brun of Clear Lake
Paul (center) surrounded by his grandsons on the golf course.
Paul Brun of Clear Lake, a retired restaurateur and businessman, went to his Medicare screening with his family physician at MercyOne Family Clinic in Clear Lake. To Paul’s surprise his family physician called him back to let him know that his PSA count (protein in his prostate) was very high and that he needed to see a urologist as soon as possible.
“I was lucky enough to get an appointment with Dr. Tim Mulholland at the Mason City Clinic. At that first appointment I talked to him for well over an hour. He took as much time as we needed. The first step was to get a biopsy which showed there was cancer in 60% of my prostrate and it was an aggressive form of cancer,” Paul said.
“I decided on surgery since the cancer had taken over so much of my prostate and it was aggressive. Dr. Mulholland performed a prostectomy (removing my prostate) robotically, which is less invasive than regular surgery, and it was a success. I was out of the hospital in two days,” Paul replied.
“For five years after the surgery, I visited with Dr. Mulholland every three months to check my PSA. Now I go every six months. The cancer is undetectable which is great,” said Paul.
“Dr. Mulholland is a very professional. From the beginning, he patiently explained my condition, options for treatment, and potential outcomes. I appreciated that the process was handled in a straightforward method, and that I was treated with privacy, respect, and dignity. He has a great team and they know exactly what they are doing.”
“He is also just exceedingly easy to visit with, and comfortable to talk to. He is a great doctor,” said Paul.
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To make an appointment with Dr. Rier or any of the urologists at the Mason City Clinic call 641-494-5280.
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Download this Comprehensive Resource Guide - How To Manage & Treat Environmental Allergies
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To make an appointment with Dr. Wunschel for environmental allergies, asthma or any immune system concerns, call 641-494-5380.
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To Your Health,
Mason City Clinic
PH: 641-494-5200
https://www.mcclinic.com
250 S. Crescent Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
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