Vitals Looks at the New "Tech Allergies"
LYNDHURST, N.J., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seasonal allergies
bloom together with plants and flowers, but some everyday devices like cell
phones and iPods that have become synonymous with modern living may also be
the cause of allergic outbreaks. While pollen, mold, animal dander and dust
remain the world's most common allergens, Vitals.com, the leading doctor
evaluation site listing more than 720,000 active doctors, is looking beyond
the season's usual allergy triggers and bringing awareness to a new allergy
phenomenon brought on by the prevalent use of modern technology.
"In addition to the typical pollen-producing allergies that are rampant
during the months of spring, technophiles should take caution that some of
their favorite gadgets may be the culprit of certain allergy symptoms,"
said Dr. Todd Rosengart, Chief Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stony Brook
University Medical Hospital and Chief Medical Advisor of MDX Medical, which
created Vitals.
The increased use of cell phones and other wireless technologies have
brought on hotly contested debates with claims that exposure to radiation
and microwaves generated by excessive use have negatively impacted those
with electromagnetic sensitivity, causing skin rashes, fatigue and
headaches. For those already suffering from common allergies, studies also
suggest that cell phone use is a trigger, increasing sensitivity to
allergens and potentially making typical allergic reactions such as watery
eyes or a runny nose worse.
Cell phones also affect users with skin allergies who may be sensitive
to various metals and materials used in manufacturing. When nickel, one of
the leading reactors of skin allergies, is used in the production of cell
phone casings and batteries, cell phone users become susceptible to
allergic contact dermatitis, an allergy that causes rashes and skin
outbreaks. Like cell phones, the anodizing chemicals or the metals in some
iPods can also cause music lovers to develop skin rashes and bumps after
extended exposure to their portable music players.
According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology,
allergies affect more than 50 million people in the U.S. with more than
half the population testing positive to one or more allergens. "Whether
it's seasonal, food or even technology-related, allergy sufferers can
easily combat uncomfortable symptoms and find relief through medication and
simple lifestyle changes recommended by a qualified doctor," said
Rosengart.
As May brings allergy awareness to the forefront with Asthma and
Allergy Awareness Month, Vitals is the easiest way for consumers to access
information on top specialists in their area free of charge, in order to
quickly get checked out and seek the medical attention they need. Vitals
features all of the critical information necessary for consumers to find
the right doctor for them, including empirical information, peer review
recommendations and patient feedback, compiled into one central,
all-inclusive database. Consumers can also use Vitals to check up on their
current doctors, including allergists, immunologists and internists. Please
visit http://www.vitals.com/focus/allergy for the fastest way to nearly 7,500
allergists.
About Todd Rosengart, MD, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Vitals
Dr. Todd Rosengart is both an accomplished physician and entrepreneur.
Dr. Rosengart is Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stony Brook Medical
Center. Dr. Rosengart has been repeatedly named as one of America's Top
Doctors by Castle Connolly, in Best Doctors, Who's Who in Medicine and
Chicago magazine. He has authored over 100 scientific publications,
appeared in the national television media, including CNN, the Discovery
channel, and public television, and been quoted in numerous national lay
media publications, including Time, The New York Times, The International
Herald Tribune, and Reader's Digest. Additionally, Dr. Rosengart has
pioneered innovations in the field of gene therapy and has received
numerous research grants and patents.
About Vitals / MDX Medical LLC
Vitals (http://www.vitals.com), an innovative, online doctor evaluation and
comparison service from MDX Medical LLC, is the comprehensive source for
crucial information, peer evaluations and patient feedback on more than
720,000 doctors nationwide. Providing a free web-based service, Vitals has
a revenue model similar to other search engines, including highly targeted
advertising on its site. Vitals is a subsidiary of MDX Medical, which is
led by CEO Mitchel Rothschild, Chairman Richard D. Forman, and Co-Founder
and Chief Medical Advisor Todd Rosengart, MD.
SOURCE Vitals / MDX Medical LLC
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Related links:
http://www.vitals.com
http://www.vitals.com/focus/allergy
CONTACT:
Jennifer Kutsher of MWW Group for Vitals,
+1-212-827-3759, or jkutsher@mww.com
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