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Allergy doctor: What is that?(Submitted by: Chelsea Aubin)Any doctor that can help you with an allergy problem is considered an allergy doctor. General physicians that develop a special interest in the matter can develop the skills that are required of and allergy doctor. Some hospital specialists also treat allergies in patients that are referred to them. For example, skin specialists may have to look after the skin problems resulting from allergy. ... Read article A Remedy For Seasonal Allergies(Submitted by: Keith Baxter)Are you one of the millions that suffer from allergies? Are you looking for information on allergy remedies? If you are a chronic victim of the distressing effects of allergies then its high time you found an effective allergy remedy. There are several allergy remedy medications available on the market. In order to effectively treat your allergies, you need to find the allergy remedy ... Read article Allergy Asthma: Can You Live A healthy Life?(Submitted by: Chelsea Aubin)Most people with allergy asthma know that when the pollen starts falling, things are going to get a little crazy. People with this condition have asthma that is triggered by pollen and particles floating around in the air. There isn't much you can do about this during this time of year but take your allergy medication, and also the inhaler that you may use to control your asthma. When ... Read article Allergy: An Immune Malfunctioning Process(Submitted by: Farzina Naznin)Allergy is a popular form of immune reaction which creates the process of irritating the body through means of itching. Allergy is basically a Greek term which means other work. Allergy is a common disorder which is virtually affecting more than 50% of the total world population in one way or the other. Allergy often leads to the formation of certain chronic diseases. Allergy may be caused due ... Read article Can A Child Outgrow A Food Allergy?(Submitted by: Allen Matthews)Food allergies affect an increasing number of children, with peanut allergies being the most prevalent, (to date an estimated 1-2% of children suffering from the possibly life threatening allergic reaction).So it offers some measure of hope, to parents of food allergic children, to know that around 1 in 5 children eventually go on to outgrow their food allergy.Three Important ... Read article Mosquito Bite Allergy(Submitted by: Gregg Makarowski)If you are like most people with sensitive skin, you may find that you have a mosquito bite allergy. A mosquito bite allergy will appear as a very red swollen and itchy bump or bumps where mosquitoes have bitten. The allergic reaction is a reaction to the digestive enzymes and anti-coagulants that the female mosquito injects before sucking blood from your body.For the most part, ... Read article How To Take The Sting Out Of An Insect Allergy(Submitted by: Jack Prime)An insect allergy is an allergic reaction to a sting or bite from an insect that has an irritant or toxin in its saliva or venom. In most cases a person bitten or stung by an insect will experience a swelling, redness and mild pain, but in some people a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction may be experienced.As is quite evident, it is not possible to control when a person is ... Read article Allergy Asthma(Submitted by: Jason Gluckman)Of all the diseases related to the respiratory system, asthma allergy is the most prevalent. This condition is usually visible in children and young adults, but the process may progress throughout their lives. Asthma allergy is a lung disease characterized by difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing, and the increase in production of mucus during an attack. The symptoms may bring simple ... Read article Mold Allergy – How To Get The Help You Need(Submitted by: Peter Crump)A mold allergy can be misdiagnosed as being an allergy to a scent or a food. The most common allergy to mold manifests itself as asthma, but people who do have an allergy to mold or mildew can also have watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, a cough or a skin rash. If a person already has asthma, mild exposure to mold can bring on an attack, where as a person without asthma may not even be ... Read article Allergy Medicine – Some Helpful Advice(Submitted by: Tamra Cantar)If you suffer from allergies, then you know that allergy medicine can often seem like a gift from God. Allergy medicine often only needs to be taken once a day in order to assure that you stay itchy-eye free and are able to enjoy your time outside or in your home. Depending on the type of allergy that you have, there are different types of allergy medicine that you may want to take. Here is a ... Read article Food Intolerance Testing Offers New Hope to Allergy Sufferers(Submitted by: Elizabeth Harfleet)For many, the onset of spring fills them with suffering rather than joy as a result of hay fever and other seasonal allergies. Symptoms of these allergies include sore itchy eyes and bouts of sneezing creating a personal nightmare for victims every year.Many people rely on anti-histamines to relieve symptoms. However, according to a number of leading nutritional therapists in the UK, ... Read article Is a Food Allergy Causing your Fatigue?(Submitted by: Jack Prime)When you are allergic to a particular food your body initially reacts with alarm and the symptoms are very clear.You may notice headaches and migraines, abdominal bloating or cramps, frequent diarrhoea or constipation, eczema or other skin problems, painful swelling of joints, unexplained mood swings, depression or anxiety, swollen hands, ankles, feet, eyes, face, unexplained weight ... Read article All About Pet Dogs and Dog Allergy(Submitted by: Charlene Nuble)The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology or AAAAI estimates that about 10 million pet lovers or pet owners in the United States are allergic to animals fur.More and more households in the country are adopting or sheltering a pet dog, which is considered mans best friend even from the time of the ancient civilization.Dogs are canines that are perceived as intelligent ... Read article Asthma is a Silent Killer that is Caused by Odors(Submitted by: Lyc Lai)Many of us don't know odor can cause respiratory disease like asthma and allergy. I myself didn't know that until I stumbled on an article from EPA ( Environmental protection agency). They did a study showing odors can cause respiratory disease and allergy. This is shocking news to me!!!!I've found out more about this information about odor cause respiratory disease is true. Things like ... Read article Treat Your Allergies Before They Treat You(Submitted by: Eric Cho)Technically, allergy refers to an altered state or response by the body to any substance. Some people develop allergic reactions to pollen, dust, cold or to medications. Avoidance is always the best way to control allergies. But when allergens are unknown, allergy treatments are the only way to handle the hypersensitivity of the body.Interestingly enough, when going in for allergy ... Read article What Foods can I Eat if I Suffer from a Food Allergy?(Submitted by: Jack Prime)When someone suffers from a food allergy or food intolerance they automatically think that the solution is to remove the suspect food from their diet altogether. Although this does improve the symptoms a worrying concern is that my removing or restricting certain foods the person does not replace it with an alternative or suitable replacement.The problem with removing foods from the ... Read article Allergies - Allergy Shots(Submitted by: Michael Russell)In this article we're going to discuss a common form of battling allergies with the use of allergy shots and how allergy shots work to build up a person's immunity to outside allergens.A growing number of people who suffer from allergies and not finding the relief that they want from antihistamines are turning towards allergy shots to hopefully put and end to their dreaded sneezing, ... Read article Find Out What''s up your Nose!(Submitted by: Terry Price)The use of allergy medications has benefited many people, although some products on the market are limited in their effectiveness, and what helps one person sometimes does not work as well for the next. A good air purifier in the home is a very beneficial appliance to install as it certainly helps. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) surveyed seasonal allergy sufferers to find ... Read article How to Arrange Food Allergy Testing(Submitted by: Elizabeth Harfleet)If you have a food allergy it is essential that you identify it as soon as possible so that you can avoid problem foods.Food allergy testing is the only way to identify a food allergy. Once you are aware of your food allergies, you can ensure that you do not eat the foods which are harmful to your body.If you are allergic to certain foods your immune system releases ... Read article Fear of Flying AKA Aviophobia(Submitted by: Andy Maingam)My doctor told me that anyone can develop an allergy at any time of their life without any apparent reason for it. This phenomenon of rejection along with physical side affects, depending on the allergy, can literally develop while you are sleeping.I can just about grasp the allergy thing as its a physical condition, but a pilot who suddenly becomes afraid of flying and without ... Read article More articles1 | 2 | 3natural treatment for arthritis and back pain What is an allergy?
A major defence mounted by the body's immune system against normally
harmless substances, or allergens, such as chemicals in pollen, food, bee
stings, animal dander, or dust. An allergic reaction is the body's strong
reaction to these substances in a person who is sensitive to them.
Reactions range from mild to severe, and may include sneezing, a rash, or
difficulty breathing (which can be fatal). Allergens trigger allergic
reactions in people with allergies. |
