Allergic Reactions

Article

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Treatment of Bee Stings
Although systemic reactions occur in about 3% of children who are stung by bees, and anaphylactic shock can follow as... »
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Vaccine Ingredients That May Cause Allergic Reactions
Many people are unaware of the problems associated with allergic reactions to vaccine components. For more information... »

A-Z Guide

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Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »
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Food Allergies
Food allergy is the name given to a variety of situations in which specific foods provoke some type of over-zealous... »
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Hives
Hives are a sign that the whole body is experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction. Hives occur when the body's... »
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Wheezing
Wheezing is the noise made by air moving through tight airways in the chest. Classically, wheezing is heard when... »

Blog entry

Allergic to Mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes are a nuisance to many of us, but far more so to those who are allergic to their bites. Avoiding mosquito... »
Allergy Testing
Most people think of specific allergies as black and white -- something you either have or you don’t. A study published... »
Bug Off
Summer is upon us. Backyard BBQs at dusk, walks in the woods, swimming in the lake are all part of the fun. So are... »
Hayfever Causes Asthma?
Many people underestimate the impact of nasal allergies, or allergic rhinitis. While only about 16% of those with... »