David Fischer, MD

An Allergist with a significant interest in Continuing Professional Development. Adjunct Professor, Western University

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Fascinating. Measles vaccine as preventer of all-cause mortality https://t.co/mAfhXe1h4w Natural measles wipes out immune system for 2-3 yr

[Dr. Ellis @DrAnneEllis]

Quebec coroner calls for more safeguards on Benadryl to prevent abuse https://t.co/JXZYbVOtxF

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

First generation antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause anticholinergic side effects

[DTB_BMJ @DTB_BMJ]

Managing drugs with anticholinergic activity

Delia Bishara's article discusses the issues to consider when prescribing drugs with anticholinergic activity to older people and those at highest risk of cognitive impairment.

https://t.co/CmxOGF8lC3

[Dr. Ellis @DrAnneEllis]

Looking to expand your #Allergy medical knowledge? Look no further than the Annual Scientific Meeting of the @CSACI_ca Oct 19-22, 2023 in #YOW (Ottawa)
https://t.co/EUDCi6rzch
Plan to follow #CSACI23 if you can't be there in person or are not a med professional!

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

I was at the Markham Fairgrounds one. Fabulous day…

[The Tragically Hip @thehipofficial]

This is what we were up to exactly 30 years ago, today. Did you attend any of our stops on the “Another Roadside Attraction” tour?

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@Dr_BellaR ENT. As an allergist I’ve had many discussions with ENT’s. They have a busy surgical practice but also have rewarding outpatient clinic time too with like clinics ones for Vertigo.

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Lacoste 🐊

[Trevor Donovan HQ @TrevDon]

OP

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Internal Medicine—>Allergy & Immunology

[Alex Wilkinson, MD @alexjwilkinson]

What field/specialty did you believe you’d go into at the beginning of the medical school and what did you end up going into?

For me: Orthopedic Surgery —> Anesthesiology

#Match2023 #medtwitter

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@jowrotethis Burritos at Tacofino’s.
Coffee at Pallet Roasters
Ice cream bars at Mister Ice Cream bars…they are works of art…

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Chalk Circle

[Seth Trueger @MDaware]

Allman Brothers

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@yasisalek “Wasn’t I Paying Attention” by Amanda Shires. An awesome song with references to Revelations

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@ChydubemN Rhinitis medicamentosa

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@radiator9987 From Scotland: The Snuts
From Ireland: Inhaler
From Canada: The Beaches

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

As a Canadian:
Mordechai Richler
Robertson Davies
Pierre Berton
As a science fiction fan:
@GreatDismal
@nealstephenson
Harlan Ellison
As a non-fiction fan:
Michael Lewis
@benmezrich

[Emilee Honey 📚 @emhoneyreads]

You guys ever read one book from an author and then immediately feel the need to add all their other books to your wishlist?

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@MadScientistFF Where’s the yellow doohickey that you program the VCR with?

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@SoVeryBritish Indians Jones and the Tesco of Doom

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Does anyone else besides me call this a ‘fingerture’?

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Something to wear: Raspberry Beret
Place: Bobcaygeon
Animal: Hungry Like The Wolf
Number: 1979
Colour: Yellow Submarine
Girl’s Name: Eleanor Rigby
Boy’s Name: Johnny Be Good
Profession: Highway Patrolman
Day: New Year’s Day

[John P Erwin III MD MBA MACC (#BigPoppy ) @HeartOTXHeartMD]

Answer each category w SONG.
1st song that comes to mind:

*Something to wear: Sunglasses at Night
*Place: Kashmir
*Animal: Blackbird
*Number: Summer of ‘69
*Color: Baby Blue
*Girl’s Name: Sweet Caroline
*Boy’s Name: Leroy Brown
*Profession: Dr Feelgood
*Day: Friday I’m in Love

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

@yasisalek Please do so

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

They’ve changed the description of Angioedema causes as:
Mast-cell induced
Bradykinin induced
#AAISO
Was previously called histamine-induced but many other mediators are released from mast cells.

[David Fischer, MD @IgECPD]

Another interesting concept: subcutaneous immunotherapy produces a better blood responses c/w with tolerance and sublingual produces better mucosal responses #AAISO Could they be combined in refractory cases? Never tried it myself…