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Allergen of the Month: Nickel

Nickel is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis has a different allergic mechanism from that which causes severe, immediate allergic reactions (like bee stings or peanuts). Reactions typically occur 24-48 hours after exposure as an itchy rash in the area exposed. Nickel isn’t only in 5 cent coins – it is a... Read moreChevron
posted 06/14/2010, comments (0)|
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Gluten Allergy, Gluten Hypersensitivity and Celiac Disease: Are They All the Same?

"Doc I think I am allergic to gluten. I stopped eating wheat and dairy products last month. Now I feel much better. Can you test me to gluten?"   More than a few times a year a patient or parent asks about gluten allergy and whether I can do skin testing to diagnose it. Actually, "gluten allergy" is a misnomer (the wrong name for this... Read moreChevron
posted 06/02/2010, comments (0)|
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Allerjulie

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I am an allergy sufferer as well as an allergy support expert.
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Flood Cleanup & Recovery for Allergy Sufferers

Flood  Cleanup & Recovery for Allergy Sufferers    I recently visited Nashville to help with the cleanup and recovery efforts following the flooding that occurred there.  I was shocked by the level of devastation, but amazed by all of the volunteers who arrived from all over the country to assist in any way they... Read moreChevron
posted 05/17/2010, comments (0)|
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Olive Oil for Allergies

Originally posted by Shifrah on AchooAllergy's Allergy Relief Blog   Olive oil, rich in history and used for a variety of purposes both internally and externally, has long been hailed for its health benefits. Through recent experience with using natural oils as personal care products, I began to realize that they may be optimal choices... Read moreChevron
posted 05/17/2010, comment (1)|
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Allergies creating a sleep nightmare!

I know several folks who say they can't sleep at night because of their allergies.  Evidently, sometimes the things that make use have allergic reactions are actually sleeping with us -- dust mites.  Precision Fabrics has a Facebook page that offers insights and information on how to prevent dust mites and other allergens from creating a... Read moreChevron
posted 05/12/2010, comments (0)|
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