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Without proper treatment and management, asthma can severely impact your life. Labored breathing, chest tightness, and chronic coughing are classic symptoms of asthma. Treatments for asthma are continually being improved, and there are several treatments available today for patients with asthma. Read More
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Fish Allergy May Be Underdiagnosed
Do you suspect that you have a fish allergy even when the testing was negative? A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice explains that fish collagen may be responsible for this problem. The collagen in fish does not dissolve in solutions used for commercial diagnostic Read More
How Do You Get Rid of an Allergic Reaction Rash?
A skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction can be uncomfortable and unsightly. Allergic rashes can be caused by a number of different allergens, and they can vary in severity. Although most will go away on their own without treatment within a week or two, there are things you can do to Read More
Eczema and Food Allergy: Are they related?
Eczema and food allergy are related, but this topic can be confusing. Here, we clarify when you should get tested for food allergies. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, refers to red, itchy, and dry patches of skin. The exact cause is not fully understood. However, we do know that eczema is Read More
What to Do When You Get a Peanut Allergy
Among the most common food allergies in adults and children is a peanut allergy. It is characterized by an immunological response after being exposed to peanuts. For many peanut allergy sufferers, eating food items that were simply processed in a facility that also processes nuts can trigger a Read More
Asthma and COVID-19: What is new?
Many people with asthma are wondering if they are more susceptible to COVID-19. Fortunately, there is no evidence to suggest that people with asthma have a higher chance of contracting COVID-19. The CDC states that people with moderate-to-severe asthma have a higher risk of developing a severe Read More
18 Symptoms of a Sinus Infection
A sinus infection can cause many symptoms, such as facial pain and nasal congestion. Although in most cases it clears up on its own within a few weeks, in some situations it can lead to a chronic sinus infection. This may reoccur more frequently and may require treatment by a medical Read More
The Most Common Food Allergies For Kids And Adults
Intolerances and allergies are used interchangeably by people when it comes to food, however, both are different. An intolerance is due to your body’s inability to produce the enzymes needed to break down the food, such as in the case of lactose intolerance. A food allergy is your body producing an Read More
Prevention and Management of Asthma Attacks
Asthma is a chronic condition that is marked by a narrowing of the person’s airways as a response to some type of trigger, which is different for everyone with asthma. It is a type of lung disease that can be life-threatening in severe cases without effective management. The more you are exposed to Read More
Risk Factors for Allergic Rhinitis
If you get a stuffy or runny nose and your eyes are watery and itchy every so often, and it’s not really a cold – because you’re not getting the typical body aches, fatigue, cough, and sore throat – then your symptoms may be due to your body’s allergic response. This is called allergic Read More
