"Doc, I think I'm allergic to cottonwood tree. Every summer I start sneezing my head off when those "cotton things" start floating around in the air."
Every year in May or June a few people ask me about cottonwood allergy after noticing their eye and nasal symptoms escalate as the cottonwood tree molts its seedlings. But this is a common misconception. In March and April (primarily in northern states of America) cottonwood tree pollen fills the air, along with the pollen of many other...
The middle of summer is often a good time for those who have outdoor seasonal allergy problems. In the upper half of the U.S., tree and... Read more »
When you have asthma, your body overreacts to certain substances or situations and produces inflammation in your lungs and airways. The... Read more »
No matter how hard you try, you cannot hide from springtime allergens. They are ubiquitous. You can run but you cannot hide. About... Read more »
Superfoods make up some of the most nutritionally rich and powerful foods in the world. They can help you heal and prevent disease, lose... Read more »
Asthma and allergy shotsIn this entry, I would liketo comment on whether immunotherapy (allergy shots) can help control asthma. What are... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.Alternative NamesAnaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticCauses,... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Hay Fever
strategies focus on impeding the function of the IgE antibodies, interruption of the release of antigen-induced autocoids (histamine and eicosanoids)... Read more »
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No medications are specifically approved to treat CFS. However, some medications may be useful for pain or other symptoms, or in cases in which CFS... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Hives, also called urticaria, are circumscribed swellings on the skin that often are itchy. Often they are pink or red, but they don't... Read more »
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