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Kathi MacNaughton

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Latex Allergy - What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

One of the most potent and dangerous types of allergies is the latex allergy. People tend to not just be "a little allergic" to latex. In fact, latex allergy is one of the more common causes of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic shock event.   What Is Latex & Why Does It Trigger Allergies?   Latex is a milky... Read moreChevron
posted 09/13/2011, comments (0)|
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Kathleen MacNaughton

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Your Allergy Medicine - How's That Working Out?

The good news is there are plenty of choices for allergy medicines and treatments. Pills are the traditional treatment, but there are also nasal sprays, allergy shots and drops and some people even swear by certain vitamins and supplements.   But the bad news is that there is no ONE medicine that will effectively treat allergies in every... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2011, comments (4)|
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Q & A on Drug Reactions: Was it an Allergic or Non-Allergic Type of Reaction?

I've been asked a multitude of questions about drug allergies over the past 20 years. Most people do not get through life without having a side effect from a prescription drug or over the counter (OTC) medication. Adverse drug reactions occur when a medication causes a symptom or abnormal body function that is unintentional and potentially... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2011, comments (0)|
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Understanding and Treating Pollen Allergy

  In this post, I will talk about the various types of pollen allergy and how to manage them. Pollen allergy is probably the most common type of nasal allergy, resulting in symptoms such as runny and stuffy nose, sneezing, wheezing (if you have asthma too) and even eye allergy symptoms like itchiness, weeping and burning.   But What IS... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2011, comments (0)|
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Answers to Common Questions About Allergies

I thought I'd use this post today to answer some common, recurring questions we get about allergies and managing allergies.   1. Is it safe to take allergy medicine when you are pregnant?   The answer to this question is going to have to be, "Check with your obstetrician or family doctor" (whomever is managing your pregnancy, from a... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2011, comments (0)|
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