What Are Allergies?
Allergies are a result of the overreaction of the immune system to substances mistaken to be harmful, but actually are not. Allergens include pollen, mold, animal dander, food, drugs and others, and reactions can range from mild to severe.
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5 Great Places to Live in the United States if You Have Allergies
Twice every year the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America analyzes a variety of factors to come up with the worst places to live in the United States. The factors they look at include: Pollen score Average medication use per patient Number of certified allergists There was quite a bit of movement on the list since last spring when the…
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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered I am looking for a site that ranks the… You're welcome, Nan. Ocean areas can be a better choice for people with…
Kathleen MacNaughton, Health Pro, posted May Is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month! In May of each year, it is time to "celebrate" asthma and allergies. What? Am I…
Kathleen MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered Developing New Allergies Hi Shaquita, It is definitely possible to develop new allergies at any point in time.…
Sloane Miller, Health Guide, posted Allergy and Asthma as Chronic Illness There are several new voices about living with chronic illness: Jenni's Chronic…
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