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If you've been trying to figure out if your sneezing, wheezing and scratchy eyes are more than just a cold, you are in the right place!
- What are Allergies
There is no clear apparent medical reason why people contract allergies, but one thing remains clear
- How would you know
According to studies, about 17 out of every 100 Americans are allergic, or hypersensitive, to some substances which are known to cause unusual reactions.
- What Causes Allergies
Basically, allergies are agitated reactions of the immune system to certain foreign substances to the human body. These stuffs are known as "allergens."
- Who is at risk for allergies
Allergic people develop characteristic symptoms which are not found in a normal individual should they be exposed to a certain allergens.
- Allergies And Asthma
While it is considered an allergy, asthma is so prevalent (especially among children) that it deserves to be addressed in its own page.
- How serious is an allergy to bees?
It has been reported that there are approximately 40 people who die from bee sting allergy every year.
- What is allergic rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as "hay fever," happens when you breathe in something you are allergic to.
- The Truth about Allergies and Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Vocal cord dysfunction has long been confused with asthma. In fact, there was a medical textbook in 1842 that recognized vocal cord dysfunction as representing asthma
- What are seasonal allergies?
If one becomes afflicted with allergies only during definite seasons of the year, or if they become aggravated during those times, you might be suffering seasonal allergies.
- Snagging the Villains: Some Known Contributors to Allergies
Basically, an allergy is an intense reaction of the body to a matter, more commonly known as allergen, which acts as invader.
- Food Allergies: Discover the Culprits, Prevent the Symptoms
According to most health experts, true food allergies are quite rare, probably affecting less than 2% of the adult population.
- Diagnosing Allergies
Checking if you have an allergy properly begins with a consultation with your doctor that deals with the symptoms you are having.
- What treatments are available for different types of allergies?
Always remember though that in taking medications whether OTC (over-the-counter) doctor-prescribed, consult with your doctor and inform him/her of your medical history before starting any allergy treatments.
- Natural Remedies
Natural remedies or alternative medicine encompasses a number of non-traditional ways for a healthier lifestyle.
- Avoiding Allergic Reactions
Avoiding an allergy simply translates to one commonsense fact: avoid the allergen.
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