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Allergy Basics
, Information About
on October 13, 2010
Hundreds of people every year are either misdiagnosed under-diagnosed for a serious allergic reaction. This can lead to pretty serious problems later, if people are not aware of what has caused their ...
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, Allergy to Drugs
, Latex/Rubber Allergies
on June 1, 2010
I've discussed dental allergies before, focusing on allergic reactions to the metal used in crowns and dental implements, but there are other potential causes of allergies when visiting the dental...
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, Latex/Rubber Allergies
, Other Allergies
on May 13, 2010
I'm not creating an alibi to purchase the new Apple iPad, but I'm this close to shifting my newspaper subscription to the online version. Somehow I've developed an allergy to newspaper, ei...
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on July 22, 2009
If your eyes are red, itchy, and teary, you might be suffering from allergic conjunctivitis. The possible culprits?
* Pollen (hay fever)
* Animal fur
* Eye drops
* Make-up
* Dust mites
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, Dust Mite Allergies
, Hay Fever
on July 21, 2009
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye characterized by redness, irritation and watering of the eyes. While there are many causes of conjunctivitis, one the more common culprit is an allergic re...
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, Pet Allergies
on December 11, 2008
So the Obamas are looking for a hypoallergenic dog to bring to the White House that won't trigger the President's daughter's dog allergies. Wel,, that's going to be a tough order. Acco...
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, Dust Mite Allergies
, Hay Fever
, Living with Allergies
, Metal Allergies
, Other Allergies
, Pet Allergies
on September 30, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5526471Your eye are red and itchy. So is your nose. You're sneezing, wheezing, and you can't figure out why. Well, you think you're allergic, and you&...
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, Skin Allergies
on August 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Diane DiederichWe often see it on hygiene and skin care products- hypoallergenic. But what does it really mean? Apparently, not much.
In 1975, the FDA issued a regulatio...
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, Allergy Blogs
, Allergy: Research and Development
, Asthma
, Hay Fever
on July 7, 2008
Have you seen the New York Times Health Guide on Allergies? The current Reporter's File focuses on the currently available allergy treatment options for hay fever or allergic rhinitis. If you'...
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, Food Allergies
, Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
, Living with Allergies
on January 7, 2008
The rotation diet is a useful tool for identifying the food items you react to, find out which alternatives you can use and possibly prevent developing new allergies to these alternative ingredients. ...
