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Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis
It is an adverse reaction that occurs during or shortly after exertion. The symptoms include: hives (often giant-sized), sneezing, wheezing, light-headedness, shortness of breath, a feeling of throat closure, loss of consciousness, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes a feeling of impending doom.
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Holiday Allergies
The holiday season is here and allergy and asthma sufferers should be extra careful as they decorate the house, prepare for feasts, or make plans for travel.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. An increase of eosinophils may
be caused by allergies, infections (often due to parasites), eosinophilic
gastrointestinal disorders, leukemia and others.
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Peanut Allergy
So, you or a family member have peanut allergy?
You are not alone. More than 3 million people in the United States report being
allergic to peanut, tree nuts, or both. Peanut allergy affects approximately 1.2% of
children. Since 1997, the percentage of children with peanut allergy has more
than doubled in the United States.
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Nonallergic Rhinitis
Do you have a runny or stuffy nose that won't get better, or do these symptoms come back repeatedly? If so, you may have nonallergic rhinitis. If you do have rhinitis, the lining of your nose swells due to expanding blood vessels. The mucus glands in your nose get stimulated, causing a congested, drippy nose.
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Child's Allergies
It starts with a telltale sniffle, itchy eyes and an occasional cough. You think your little one is getting a cold, but the cold never comes while the runny nose seems never to leave.
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Many people with VCD may be misdiagnosed with asthma and treated with
asthma medications. Since VCD is not asthma, little or no improvement is seen
in symptoms with these edications, but significant side effects can develop
with long-term use of these medicines. Misdiagnosis of VCD as asthma can also
lead to frequent and unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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Wall Street journal, "Is your kid Trully Allergic"
Is Your Kid Truly Allergic? Tests Add to Food Confusion
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Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a term that describes an adverse reaction of
the skin that is caused by direct contact with a chemical in the
environment. It is a common inflammation of the skin that is
caused by exposure to an irritant or to an allergenic substance.
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Asthma Triggers
A comprehensive asthma management plan should include identification of major triggers.
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Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
In general, most experts use the term “exercise-induced
asthma” to describe the person with pre-existing asthma
who has an exacerbation of the asthma with exercise
(EIA).
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How to Avoid Common Holiday Allergies
The holiday season is here and allergy and asthma sufferers should be extra careful as they decorate the house, prepare for feasts, or make plans for travel.
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Do you have alleriges?
Determine if you have allergies or a cold.
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Ragweed Is Here
All about ragweed.
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Flu Update
TO IMMUNIZE OR NOT TO IMMUNIZE?
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Do you have food alleriges?
Determine if you have allergies to food.
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Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings
Stinging insect allergy can be a major problem.
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Allergies or asthma during Pregnancy
Special information for you and your baby
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Asthma During Pregnancy
Frequently asked questions
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Allergic And Nonallergic Rhinitis
A common allergic reaction
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