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The Basics of Allergies |
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The Basics of Allergy
What is an allergy and what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare up during certain times of the year? Learn about the basics about allergy and what strategies can help. >> Watch Video >> Read Transcript |
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Is it a Cold or an Allergy?
When you have watery eyes, a runny nose, congestion and sneezing, how can you tell if it's just a cold, or an allergy? Find out the difference and the treatment options for both. >> Watch Video >> Read Transcript |
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Kids and Allergies
Is your child constantly sniffling? It might not be a cold, but it could be allergies. And allergies can be tough to live with. Find out how to help your child control their symptoms...and live a fuller life. >> Watch Video >> Read Transcript |
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Pet Allergies
When it comes to pet allergies, man's best friends may often be his worst enemies. Numerous times a day, I come across patients who end up being allergic to a favorite animal or are concerned that they may be allergic to ... >> Read Article |
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How To Avoid Dust Mites: Some Helpful Tips
If you start to suffer from allergies, dust mite allergy is one of the more common diagnoses you are likely to be given before you leave the doctor's office. In 1967, dust mites of the species Dermatophagoides were discovered to be a ... >> Read Article |
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Hay Fever Havoc for Children
High season for hay fever is upon us, and though the itching, sneezing and runny nose are sure to pass when the last grain of pollen finally drops, these symptoms can wreak havoc on the lives of many each year, including children. Learn what parents can do to help their children live with the symptoms of hay fever. >> Read Article |
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Childhood Allergies: What Should Parents Know?
The incidence of allergies in children has increased significantly in the last two decades. There are now more children with asthma, hay fever, and eczema than ever before. Closely following this increased prevalence of allergies is ... >> Read Article |
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What Does The Allergist Do?
People are often confused when it comes to who should be taking care of patients with allergies. This is partly due to the fact that there is more than one answer. Generally, mild allergies can be treated by ... >> Read Article |
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When Is A "Food Allergy" Really An Allergy?
Food allergies are often misunderstood. There is a great deal of general confusion about them, and they constitute a controversial area within the allergy field of medicine. Oftentimes, what is at first thought to be a food allergy is found to be ... >> Read Article |
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Breathing Easy in School
Asthma and allergies can be effectively managed in a school environment, but parents have a key role to play. Learn what you need to know. >> Read Article |
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Facing Your Allergies
An allergy occurs when your body sees an ordinary substance as foreign, and the immune system tries to combat the substance. Certain chemicals in the body are released in response to the substance, and these chemicals actually cause the release of other chemicals, which cause symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, post-nasal drip, itchy ears and in some cases, even asthma. >> Read Article |
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Reacting to Rubber: How to Avoid Latex Allergies
Allergy to natural rubber latex, which is found in stretchy products such as condoms and medical gloves, as well as hard rubber items like pencil erasers, became increasing common during the 1990s. Efforts have been made to limit the use of natural rubber latex, but there are additional steps one can take to minimize exposure. >> Read Article |
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Dry Eye Syndrome
As the heat begins to creak on in homes and offices around the country this fall and the warm humid air of summer lifts, some people will find that their eyes feel like a sheet of sandpaper. Dry eye syndrome, which can cause dryness, irritation and a gritty sensation, can be exacerbated by dry indoor heating. But there are other tear-stealers, such as wind and soft contact lenses. >> Read Article |
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Under Pressure: Understanding Sinusitis
We've all had cold symptoms that linger on for weeks, leaving us wondering if we'll ever feel healthy again. Most of the time it's just a bad cold caused by a virus, or allergies. But nasal congestion that prevents the sinuses from draining properly can create a perfect environment for a bacterial infection and the development of sinusitis. >> Read Article |
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Playing It by Ear: Infections Don't Always Require Antibiotics
When parents see their pediatrician about a possible ear infection, they want fast relief for their child. But new guidelines for the treatment of middle ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, suggest that the best route to recovery might not always be via antibiotics. >> Read Article |
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A Scratchy Throat or Strep?
Between 1989 and 1999, 70 percent of adults who went to the doctor for a sore throat received an antibiotic prescription. While it's believed this prescription rate is declining, experts say that people are still receiving antibiotics unnecessarily. >> Read Article |
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Are You Allergic to the Sun?
"Sun poisoning" is really an allergic reaction to the sun that occurs when skin is exposed to sunlight for the first time in the early spring, or during a winter vacation. Find out what causes it and how to avoid it. >> Read Article |
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