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posted 07/29/2009, comments (0)

Severe Wool Allergy

I had never had a reaction to wool (my brother had a hat and blanket made of wool) until I went into the Navy. The first day when we were given our bed linens, including a wool blanket, and the 80 of us recruits started to make our beds, I just about stopped breathing and had to be rushed to the medics (at that point we were not sure what... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/27/2009, comments (2)

Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) affects about 30 million people in America and has increased in prevalence over the last 25 years. Allergy medications have dominated the shelves in many pharmacies as a result of the increasing brands of antihistamines, nasal sprays and decongestants. Despite the plethora of remedies, both over the counter (OTC) and... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/12/2009, comments (0)

Confused about my allergies...

I just went out for Tapas with a group of friends. There were a lot of different seafood dishes being passed around and I could smell some of it and a few minutes later, I started coughing, my throat was itchy and it was kind of embarrassing. I never get hives or itchy hands and have read so many posts and it sounds like this is such a... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/07/2009, comment (1)

Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy - The Facts

People often ask questions here about itching in the throat, mouth and nose. While it's true that this type of itching is frequently related to nasal allergies, it could be something more too, a condition known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS for short) or pollen food allergy. With this condition, people who have certain types of pollen... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/07/2009, comments (2)

Managing Food Allergies Like A Pro and Having Fun Doing It

I was relaxed and smiling on July 5th as I wrote this article. I planned a small gathering at my home with two other families affected by food allergies. I met both of these moms years ago at my local support group meetings. We've become close friends as we share the trials and tribulations of raising a child with food... Read more Chevron

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