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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

Measles. Measles, one of the most contagious of all human infections, used to be a very common childhood disease. Most cases go away without serious complications. In severe cases, however, measles can cause pneumonia, and in about 1 out of 1,000 cases it can lead to encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) or death. The risk for these severe complications is highest in the very young and very old. In pregnant women, measles increases the rates for miscarriage, low bir...

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Expert & Community Posts

If You Have Asthma, Be on the Watch for Allergic Shock

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

This isn't to scare you — only to prepare you. According to a new book by Harvard Health, if... Read more »

Do You Know Your IgE?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

About 60 percent of the 20 million Americans who have asthma have the allergic type of asthma.... Read more »

Understanding Allergic Reactions

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

We get a lot of questions on this site about what people assume are allergic reactions to... Read more »

Asthma and Food Allergies -- What You Should Know

By Fred Little , Health Expert

Asthma and food allergy In this entry, I would like to review the increase in food allergies and... Read more »

Do pets protect children from developing asthma?

By Fred Little , Health Expert

In this entry, I would like to address the issue of pet ownership and asthma. Pets, especially cats... Read more »

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Blemishes

This report covers three types of blemishes: Liver spots, purpura, and seborrheic keratoses (or warts).Liver SpotsLiver spots (medically referred to as lentigos or sun-induced or pigmented lesions)... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Risk Factors

Allergic rhinitis affects between 20 and 40 million Americans of all ages. As with asthma and many upper respiratory infections, the incidence in allergic rhinitis is increasing.... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: References

ReferencesCasale TB, Busse WW, Kline JN, Ballas ZK, Moss MH, Townley RG, et al. Omalizumab pretreatment decreases acute reactions after rush immunotherapy for ragweed-induced seasonal allergic... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment

No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Prognosis

PrognosisSeasonal allergic rhinitis tends to diminish as a person ages. The earlier the symptoms start, the greater the chances for improvement. People who develop hay fever in early childhood tend... Read more »

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