Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Allergy
October 03, 2008
If you have allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or pet
dander allergies you may be the perfect candidate for allergy
shots. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &
Immunology, people should consider allergy shot treatment if they
have a clear allergic response to a specific allergen (such as mold
or pet dander), or if they have allergies most of the year. The
shots work by exposing the body to small amounts of allergen. Over
time, the body develops a tolerance to the substa...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Sloane Miller
,
Health Expert
...Schering-Plough/MERCK Pharmaceuticals of 1,007 consumers, 1,006 allergy sufferers and 302...
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By Gina Clowes
,
Health Expert
When you become a parent of a child with food allergies, restaurant dining often feels like...
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Health Guide
...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...
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......and shellfish are usually lifelong afflictions, most other childhood allergies are outgrown. Food
Allergy vs. Food Intolerance Not all food reactions are allergic. You can have a food...
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...outdoor mold. Learn more about pollen and mold counts in your area by visiting the American Academy of
Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Web site and the National
Allergy Bureau. 7 TIPS FOR...
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............airborne when the air is stirred by people moving around or by children at play. Who Develops Cockroach
Allergy? People with chronic severe bronchial asthma are most likely to have...
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.........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...
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