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Eczema May Be a Predictor of Adult Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton Health Expert

When it comes to allergic disease, or atopy as the scientists like to call it, there are 3 main types of allergies that often go hand in hand. They are:

If you have one of those kinds of allergies, it's likely that you also have at least one of the other two, or had them at some point in your life. But new research from Australian researchers that was published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recently sug...

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Asthma Research Update - Some of the Latest Studies About Asthma & Asthma Treatment
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is... Read more »

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Even Famous People Get Terrible Skin Conditions
By healthgal , Health Expert

Grammy-award winner LeAnn Rimes is knowk as an acclaimed country music star but her golden journey... Read more »

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A Rash or Skin Allergies?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I've developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed... Read more »

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Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach
By healthgal , Health Expert

What is atopic dermatitis? It's a chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching,... Read more »

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Latest Research Continues to Shed Light on Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

Allergies and asthma have reached epidemic proportions worldwide and spurred much research.... Read more »

Health Guide

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Treatment Consult your health care provider for a diagnosis of eczema because it can be difficult to... Read more »
Depression Issues: Take Action: Management of depression
Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated about the disease Continue taking medication until recommended to stop by... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »
Migraine Issues: Take Action: Management of migraine
Although a cure for migraine headache does not yet exist, headache pain can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medication. Specifically: Keep a diary to record headache patternsAvoid... Read more »
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
What is enhanced external counterpulsation?Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a treatment for angina (also called angina pectoris), or chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscle cells of ... Read more »

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