// Alvernon Allergy FAQ Nodes

var FAQ_NODES = [
	["Are allergy injections the only way to treat allergies?", null, null,
		["No, there are numerous pharmacological treatments available. An allergist is an expert in their usage. "
   + "Also, determining what you are allergic to may help, as changing your environment slightly may result in symptomatic improvement.", null, null],
	],
	["Do I need a referral to see an allergy specialist?", null, null,
		["You may, if you have an HMO type insurance. However, some HMO's like Blue Cross/Blue Shield, often do not require a referral if the doctor is on their panel of physicians. "
    +"Call the customer service number on you insurance card to be sure.", null, null],
	],
	["Do other doctors offer allergy services?", null, null,
		["Yes, in today's commercial world, Urgent Care centers, ENT physicians and even general doctors offer allergy services. "
    +"However, they have not completed a two (2) year allergy fellowship, and are not Board Certified or Board Eligible in Allergy/Immunology. "
    +"In fact, they may have no specialty training in Immunology or Allergy at all, and would likely be unable to handle any asthma related issues either.", null, null],
	],
	["How about sublingual drops (under the tongue) vs. allergy injections?", null, null,
		["As of 2009 sublingual immunotherapy is not FDA approved, so no insurance company will pay for this therapy. "
    +"Also, there is currently no good scientific evidence that this therapy works for multiple allergens, i.e. more than one pollen. "
    +"The studies that do show it works at all, only show about half the effectiveness of injection therapy.  "
    +"And furthermore, it is only effective if you take it every single day and never forget.", null, null],
	],
];