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Relocation due to allergies??

We are considering moving due to our son's severe allergies. He turned 3 in December and has already had 4 surgeries due to chronic ongoing sicknesses (3 sets of tubes, adenoidectomy, and tonsillectomy). Due to the chronic otitis media with effusion (ear fluid), he had a severe speech delay by 18 months. He went through subcutaneous allergy... Read moreChevron
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Immunotherapy Update: Hope Ahead for Ragweed Allergy Sufferers

Several months ago, another HealthCentral expert, Dr. James Thompson, wrote an excellent comparison of subcutaneous immunotherapy, SCIT for short and commonly known as allergy shots, and sublingual/oral immunotherapy, often called allergy drops or SLIT and OIT for short.   Allergy shots are widely used in the U.S. and are considered to be... Read moreChevron
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Sublingual Immunotherapy May Be Safer Than Allergy Shots

Although allergy pills such as anti-histamines treat the usual symptoms of allergies such as a runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing, they do not "cure" the disease. In another blog, I wrote about allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy). Allergy shots work for some, but not all patients, to change their immune systems so that they may... Read moreChevron
posted 03/31/2008, comments (7)|
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How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best?

There are tons of allergy medicines available, both over the counter and by prescription. So, how can you know which one is best?   The answer to this question is not a simple one. First, it will be helpful to explore the main type of medicine used to treat allergies, which is an antihistamine. An antihistamine is a drug that blocks a... Read moreChevron
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