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Walnuts, cashews, and almonds – these are the most consumed tree nuts in the country, and for many people, they trigger mild to severe allergic reactions. Macadamias, hazelnuts, chestnuts, brazil nuts, and pecans are other examples of tree nuts. Peanuts, which are also a common cause of Read More
Skin Reaction to Beauty Products: Is It Allergy or Irritation?
While beauty products offer people a great way to get instantly dolled up, many of them contain substances that are notorious for causing a certain level of distress among people prone to skin irritation or allergies. With the thousands of substances in skincare and cosmetic brands in the United Read More
Bee Sting Reaction: The Basic Facts
For many people, getting a bee sting is a nuisance, nothing more. Ice therapy to relieve the mild pain is all that’s necessary. However, for some individuals, bee stings and other insect bites pose a serious health problem. Here are basic facts about symptoms related to insect stings and how to Read More
Asthma and Obesity: How You Can Improve Both at the Same Time
You may not know this, but there is a direct correlation between asthma and obesity: obesity can actually cause asthma. Approximately 11% of obese adults have asthma, as compared to just 7% of adults who have a normal BMI (body mass index). BMI is calculated by a person’s weight divided by their Read More
Why Am I Getting Skin Allergies All of a Sudden?
If you’re exposed to an allergy trigger in your environment, your body may react with an overblown immune response. You may sneeze, wheeze, or have a runny nose or watery eyes. Or, if you’re like millions of American adults and children, your skin will itch and break out. Why is this happening? Read More
When to See A Doctor for A Bee Sting Allergic Reaction
For most people, a bee sting is nothing to worry about and home treatments can successfully ease any pain or minor swelling. If, however, you are allergic to a bee sting and you get stung, it may lead to a severe allergic reaction that requires professional medical treatment. A bee sting can Read More
What Triggers Allergic Rhinitis?
If you’re living with allergic rhinitis, you are not alone. It affects between 10 and 30 percent of the adult general population and up to 40 percent of children in the United States, making it the fifth most common chronic disease in the country. Allergic rhinitis causes your immune system, Read More
Food Allergy Testing for Children
A food allergy is, no doubt, an utter nuisance. However, when it affects a vulnerable person in your home—such as your child—you will likely consider it a threat as well. Children living with food allergies need special precautions to avoid an allergic reaction, which can cause distressing Read More
How To Prepare For Your First Visit At An Allergy Clinic
Allergies are a common condition that can strike at any time. These are adverse body reactions controlled by factors such as your environment, food intake, and medications. Regardless of whether you know the source of your allergies, visiting an allergy clinic is a great idea. Allergy clinics Read More
What Treatment Options Can a Doctor Provide for Allergic Rhinitis?
Also called hay fever or seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis comprises upper-respiratory reactions caused by common substances you inhale naturally. These substances occur in both the indoor and outdoor environment, and they include things such as pet dander, mold, dust, smoke, and exhaust Read More
