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>Although I have no MD, I do have a degree in zoology (my former career was
>in genetics) - I feel I have a reasonable grasp on mammalian physiology.
>This is why I said *perceived* toxin. An allergen is not necessarily
>intrinsically toxic, but the body creates antibodies to it because it
>recognizes the allergen as "other" and therefore potentially harmful.
>
>PS: I think Vocalist would be an incredible waste of time if only DMAs and
>NATS members wrote in. Teachers learn from the experience of students, if
>only how to become better teachers. Lay practitioners (i.e. singers), also
>have their valid experiences as well ;-)
>
>Sincerely,
>Tako
James here....
Here, here ! I greatly respect the Dr's contributions to this list but I
think asking us not to express our knowledge or lack thereof on this list
is a bit much. No one, even docs, have exclusivity to information or the
ability to understand complex issues. The only way these misunderstandings
get corrected is if they are expressed. I have a disability and another
chronic condition and I have been lucky to find doc's who are not
threatened by a well informed patient.
James
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