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Allergy Symptoms

Cigarette smoke may decrease some allergy symptoms

August 07, 2009
Cigarette smoke is highly unhealthy, but it may offer improvement of nasal allergies, Dutch researchers say. The smoke can block the mast cell activity that is responsible for the body's overreaction to allergens, which may lead to fewer allergy symptoms. The research was conducted on mice, but the study's authors say it's likely that smoke works the same way in humans. Read more »

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Radical New Drug-Free Product Claims It Can Block Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...blocks airborne allergens before they trigger your allergy symptoms.   That's right, it doesn't... Read more »

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Trigger Avoidance Key to Allergy Symptoms Control
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

......not spread as easily and is less likely to cause allergy symptoms.   To avoid pollen, the... Read more »

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Acupuncture May Provide Relief of Allergy Symptoms
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...up. But lo and behold, a new study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (the Journal of... Read more »

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Stress Can Make Allergy Symptoms Go Haywire & What That Could Mean for Beijing Athletes
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...Psychological Association found that being stress could make allergy symptoms worse... even into... Read more »

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Knocking Out Allergy Symptoms
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...But wouldn't it be even better to know that your allergy symptoms could be knocked out for good,... Read more »

Health Guide

Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Allergy Symptoms
......in fields, those who live in the country will probably have a greater exposure. Besides the usual allergy symptoms, some people who are allergic to ragweed also develop an itchy mouth when... Read more »
Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
...asthma and allergies. They become board certified when they pass an examination in the specialty area of allergy and immunology. Because allergists tend to see more allergic and asthmatic people... Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndome Can Cause Itchy Throat
......after eating apples, peaches, cherries, pears, even carrots, kiwis and walnuts!What are common oral allergy symptoms?Some common symptoms are:•    Itchy throat•    Itchy... Read more »
7 Ways to Avoid Triggering Mold Allergies
...But those of us who are sensitive to mold spores may find that they are significant triggers of our allergy symptoms. Chances are, you have seen mold in your home from time to time, such as that... Read more »
Cockroach Allergies
...Symptoms? Symptoms vary. They may be a mildly itchy skin, scratchy throat or itchy eyes and nose. Or the allergy symptoms can become stronger, including severe, persistent asthma in some people.... Read more »

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