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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Types Of Allergies

Lymph node shots better for grass pollen allergy

November 17, 2008
A Swiss study has found that allergy shots given directly into the lymph nodes is a faster, easier, and more effective way of treating grass pollen allergy than traditional injections. Normally, patients with this type of allergy endure several years of weekly shots that are given under the skin. But researchers found that an eight-week course of lymph node shots offered patients the same amount of relief with fewer side effects than traditional therapy. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Allergy Testing Can Help Identify Your Allergic Triggers
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...outside in the late summer and start having those allergy symptoms? Is it the ragweed that's in... Read more »

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Finally Some Benefits of Having Allergies?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...conditions such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, and other allergies are up to 40 percent less... Read more »

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Allergy Research Update: More Evidence for the Asthma-Allergy Link
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...the National Institutes of Health in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reveals... Read more »

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Getting To Know You
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...treated. Please feel free to ask me questions about any types of allergies from food, drug to... Read more »

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Eczema May Be a Predictor of Adult Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...the scientists like to call it, there are 3 main types of allergies that often go hand in hand.... Read more »

Health Guide

The "Big 8" Food Allergens
...food allergies and associated anaphylaxis appears to be on the rise. Risk factors associated with food allergy include: family history of asthma and allergies, genetic predisposition to allergic... Read more »
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once this mistaken identity occurs, every time a person... 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 »
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 »
Traveling with Asthma
...cigarette lighter receptacle are available.To protect against dust mites, it may be wise to pack your own allergy-proof pillow or mattress casings.People with acute asthma and allergy conditions... Read more »

Medications

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...temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and... Read more »

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...an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny or itchy nose,... Read more »

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...an antihistamine that provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny or itchy nose,... Read more »

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...history, especially of: kidney or liver problemsallergies (especially drug allergies)... Read more »

Related News

Eliminating Milk Allergies Does a Body Good
August 28, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? In a study at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, children who were severely allergic to milk were given increasingly higher... Read summary »

Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against Asthma
March 19, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers,... Read summary »

Allergies may protect against cancer
November 17, 2008

New research has found that people who suffer from allergy symptoms may actually be less likely to get certain types of cancer. A review of 650... Read summary »

How to help your kid survive allergy season
October 03, 2008

Allergy symptoms can make life miserable for adults, but they can be even harder for children to deal with. Recently, a MedTrack Alert editor sat... Read summary »

Kinder, Gentler Stem Cell Transplant
May 05, 2008

ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Stem cell transplants can offer hope to people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. But the... Read summary »