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Acupressure for Allergic Rhinitis
Acupressure is a great way to treat a runny or stuffy nose when allergy season comes around. And you don't even have to go to a therapist to do it.
Are You Allergic to Your Luxury Bed Linen?
Allergy Alert: When you come in contact with a substance that causes your body to produce an adverse reaction; you may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Generally, allergies cause the body to produce a substance called histamines as a way to tell the body that something is wrong. Some allergies
Surviving Spring Allergies - Wise Tips From Chinese Medicine
Effectively dealing with seasonal allergies has been a lifetime quest, both personally and professionally as an acupuncturist. Many allergy remedies, whether pharmaceutical or herbal, are minimally effective. This article provides effective tips to quell allergies, drawing on the wisdom of Chinese m
Cat Allergy Symptoms and Treatments
There are different types of cat allergy treatment available, but before addressing any treatment, we must first discuss what causes a cat allergy and what the symptoms are. An allergic reaction to a cat is caused by the human body's immune system mistaking cat hair & dander as a "dangerou
Allergy Shots
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of allergy shots including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Mice at the Tail End of Your Asthma Woes
A study shows mice allergens are factors in asthma in both urban and non-urban homes.
A Cure For Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy allergy is very common, yet there is no medical cure. Now for the millions of Americans that may have a very serious reaction to poison ivy, there is an answer.
Can You Be Allergic to Exercise?
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is a severe allergic reaction caused by exercise, and may be related to eating certain foods before exercising. Learn how EIA is different from physical urticarias, such as cholinergic urticaria, how the diagnosis is made, and how it's treated.
Celiac Disease and Childhood Food Allergies
If your child has any food allergy, be sure to educate her teachers about her disease, what her restrictions are, and how they can best suit her needs seamlessly in the classroom. She shouldn't be made to feel badly because of this difference from the other students. Also put a large sign in a
Inhaled Steroids Most Effective Treatment for Asthma
Inhaled Bronchodilators Useful Aid, But Shouldn't Be Used Alone
How to use your Rowenta steam iron to fight dust allergies
With the way we live our lives, allergies are a year round menace. If it's not the pollen from without, it's the dust we accumulate from living in an air tight home environment. It&a
Child Allergy Medication - Preventing Allergies in Children
While there are quite a few medications available that aid in relieving some of the symptoms of allergies found in children, the best thing you can do as a loving parent is prevent the allergies from ever happening in the first place. You see, Allergies come from allergens. These little bugs are fou
Nebulizer and Face Mask
© Healthwise, Incorporated A nebulizer uses a compressor to turn medication into a fine mist (aerosol). In this photograph, the young girl uses a face mask to breathe in the medication. ...
Signs & Symptoms of Asthmatic Bronchitis
Asthmatic bronchitis is a type of bronchitis that affects asthma sufferers on a chronic basis. It differs from acute bronchitis, which is typically brought on by exposure to a cold or flu virus. If you suspect you may suffer from asthmatic bronchitis, you will want to look for particular signs and s
How to Treat Asthma - Have You Tried This Natural Cure?
Asthma is a much more common condition than you might think. This article discusses causes, symptoms and treatment. Discovering the cause of your asthma is the key to effective treatment. Treat your asthma today and take control of your life!
Allergy-a curse
An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system.Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance th
Asthma Steroids
Asthma steroids are used to control the condition.These are used in extreme cases when one has chronic asthma.
Can bleach help to reduce the amount of allergens in the home?
Learn how using a dilute household bleach cleaner can help the symptoms of asthma and allergies.