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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Eye Allergies

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Top 5 Ways to Deal With Eye Allergies

By Kathleen MacNaughton Health Expert

Take it from me...  eye allergies aren't much fun. Mine manifest in crazy ways, with symptoms in only one eye at a time, but not always the same eye, with sudden onset due to no particular trigger exposure, etc. One summer, severe eye allergy symptoms led to a corneal abrasion that I think my eye doctor still believes was due to wearing contact lenses too long. He never did buy my claim that I hadn't had my contacts in for weeks before the injury.

 

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Tips for Dealing with Eye Allergies
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...at all. But I do have nasal allergies year round, eye allergies, and skin allergies (eczema).  ... Read more »

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Fall Allergy Relief: Two Products In Stores that Treat Eye Allergy Symptoms
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...irritated, light-sensitive eyes... can you relate? Eye allergies have definitely presented some... Read more »

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New OTC Relief for Eye Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

......of the brands out next summer to fend off my usual eye allergies. How about you? Read more »

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Grass Pollen Season: Some Common Misconceptions
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...May or June a few people ask me about cottonwood allergy after noticing their eye and nasal... Read more »

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Understanding Allergic Reactions
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...Nasal congestion Coughing Itchy mouth, nose, throat Eye Allergies Itchy, teary, burning eyes... Read more »

Health Guide

Cockroach Allergies
What Is Cockroach Allergy? When most people think of allergy "triggers," they often focus on plant pollens, dust, animals and stinging insects. In fact, cockroaches also can trigger allergies and... Read more »
Seven Tips For Preparing For Spring Allergy Season
...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... Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndome Can Cause Itchy Throat
"Of all the allergy symptoms I have, an itchy throat is the most bothersome for me." If you get an itchy throat or mouth, especially after eating fresh fruit or vegetables AND it gets worse during... Read more »
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Allergy Symptoms
After Labor Day, many people begin to have an increase in their allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy red eyes and sometimes worsening of their asthma. The cause of this is usually... Read more »
7 Ways to Avoid Triggering Mold Allergies
...The answer to that question is, "Quite a lot, actually." Both indoor and outdoor molds are common allergy triggers, resulting in the following symptoms: Stuffy nose/headRunny nose/post-nasal... Read more »

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...an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms and allergic nasal conditions... Read more »

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...antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as runny... Read more »

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...watery/itchy eyes, itchy throat) that may be caused by allergies, hay fever, the common cold,... Read more »

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