What Causes An Allergic Reaction
Understanding Allergic Reactions
We get a lot of questions on this site about what people assume are allergic reactions to something. But the truth is, some of the symptoms described don't sound at all like allergic reactions. It seems there is a lot of confusion about what an allergic reaction truly is, so today's post will help shed some light on this issue.
What Is an Allergic Reaction?
An allergic reaction is a series of events in your body that occurs in response to an "invasion" by a foreign substance wrongly interpret...
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Expert & Community Posts
Asthma and Food Allergies -- What You Should Know
By Fred Little , Health ExpertAsthma and food allergy In this entry, I would like to review the increase in food allergies and... Read more »
Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...farmers, "has allocated nearly $5 million in food allergy education and research efforts... Read more »
Wine Makes A Teen Sneeze, But It May Not Be Allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health ExpertDid you read this wine allergy story from the United Kingdom?"A teenager has developed a rare... Read more »
Modified Food for Allergy III: Changing Eggs to Make Them Less Allergic
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...in the U.S. (i.e. the foods that cause 90% of all allergic reactions) are: Milk Eggs Peanuts... Read more »
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...down the basics of common food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food... 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 »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 »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 »Improving Indoor Air Quality for Asthma and Allergy Relief
Allergy and asthma control begins at home. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores. But dust mites, animal dander and even cockroaches can cause ... Read more »Time for a Flu Shot?
...should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. They include:People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs. People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in... Read more »Images
Medications
...recommended for your age. Tell your doctor if your allergy symptoms do not improve after 3 days... Read more »
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...occur. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek... Read more »
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New Tool Promotes Safe Immunization
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pediatricians now have a new tool to ensure nearly every child can be safely vaccinated against deadly diseases, including... Read summary »
Knocking Out Allergic Asthma
April 10, 2006CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Sneezing, itching, watery eyes ... Allergies aren't fun -- especially when they cause asthma. Some people have... Read summary »
Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Respiratory Allergies
May 21, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be an easy fix for kids with respiratory allergies. In a new study, researchers found children living on the Greek... Read summary »
More Peanut Butter, Please!
May 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're one of the 1.5 million people in the United States suffering from a peanut allergy, there's good news. Experts... Read summary »
No More Allergies!
August 25, 2006MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Fall is coming, and so is ragweed season. It runs from mid-August through November, and this fall millions... Read summary »
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