Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
An unusual case of a young man allergic to his own semen
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An unusual case of a young man allergic to his own semen
Tuesday 15 April 2025, 12:20 AM

Symptoms of post-orgasmic illness syndrome include a blocked or watery nose, feverishness, and itchy throat or eyes [Image: Brittany Colette on Unsplash]
Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola chooses to fix a gap in his knowledge rather than dismiss a case as ridiculous
Key points, Post-orgasmic illness syndrome is a rare syndrome with unclear pathogenesis that affects post-pubertal men.
Flu-like symptoms occur immediatel, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
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2. Xi GP, Yang RX, Zhang J, et al. Clinical characteristics, allergic response to autologous semen, and desensitization in patients with postorgasmic illness syndrome. Sex Med 2024;11(6):qfad068.
3. Zizzo J, Sávio LF, Ramasamy R, et al. Postorgasmic illness syndrome: An update. Eur Urol Focus 2023;9(1):22–24.