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Things That You Need to Remember About Allergies
An allergy is an abnormal response of the immune system to a substance which is mistakenly considered as harmful to the body. It is important that a person learns about the causes, symptoms and management of an allergic reaction to prevent any complications.
Asthma Rates on the Rise in U.S.
The number of people with asthma has been rising in recent years, but CDC researchers say in a new report that they aren’t sure why.
Help! I Can't Stop Scratching!
Itching is a common reason for people to see an allergist. Many of those with itching have a rash, others do not. Some people suffer from itching for many
Fighting Allergies With Food - Eat Your Way To Allergy Relief
Who doesn't love to eat? Eat, drink, and be merry, right? But did you know that eating certain foods can actually help you eat your way to allergy relief? Eating well is one of the most natural ways to strengthen the immune system, and here are 5 ways to eat your way towards life with fewer all
Seasonal Asthma
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of seasonal asthma including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
How to Manage Exercise-Induced Asthma in the Cold
Exercise-induced asthma indicates asthma attacks resulting from physical activity. Exercising or playing sports in cold weather can increase your risk of an attack. If you take appropriate measures to control and treat attacks, you will find you can take part in all your desired activities in any we
Treatments of Eczema - 3 Common Reasons For Food Allergies
Are you one of the 45% of the population who suffer with some kind of food allergy?The sort of foods that generate allergic reactions differ with each individual.The common foods include dairy produce, wheat and peanuts.
How to Cure Asthma - Reduce Your Waistline
If you're wondering how to cure asthma, and your carrying extra fat around your waist, a new study appearing as an online report in the journal Thorax finds that both of the conditions may be linked. Obesity is a known risk factor for asthma, especially in women, but to this point no one had lo
How to Check Pollen in Your Area
Pollen is made up of tiny particles that produce plant male "gametes" or sperm cells. Pollen is blown by the wind, and also transported by birds, bees and other animals. When inhaling pollen, some people have an allergic reaction commonly referred to as "hay fever." Pollen counts are often reported
Avoiding Mild Exercise Induced Asthma Attacks
Exercise induced asthma can be a problem for anyone who suffers from asthma, but on the other hand exercise has many benefits. Learn how you can manage your asthma attacks while exercising.
Understanding Gluten Allergy Symptoms
If you ever note some gluten allergy symptoms, you need to know that they could be a signal of a more serious health condition such as celiac illness. If any member of your family has ever experienced such symptoms then, it's time to understand everything about gluten allergy symptoms in order
Treatments For Asthma - Which Ones Are the Best?
There are as many treatments for asthma as there are variations of it. Let me tell you about the different and best ones to use.
Nasal Sprays for Allergies and Colds
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of nasal sprays for allergies and colds including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Environmental Illness-Topic Overview
What is an environmental illness?Chemicals, fumes, pollution, allergens, and other health hazards are common in our environment, and sometimes they can make us sick. Maybe you have mysterious headaches that only occur on weekends. Or you develop nausea and a rash after moving into a newly built ...
Tips on Buying an Air Purifier
Thinking about buying an air purifier for your home? According to many every home should have an air purifier. Air purifiers will help rid your home of pollutants that are the result of pet dander, second hand smoke, cleaning chemicals, dust, mold, dirt and other pollutants that cause poor air quali
Rhinosinusitis in Children and Asthma Severity
The association between rhinosinusitis and asthma is supported by strong epidemiological, and pathogenic evidence.
Allergies to Cat Urine
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), in the United States, six out of ten people come in regular contact with cats and dogs. Cat allergies are twice as common in people than allergies to dogs. If you have cat allergies, you could experience an allergic reaction when you
Asthma Children - Children Who Have Mild, Infrequent Asthma
Children who have mild, infrequent asthma attacks usually take drugs only during an attack. Children with more frequent or severe attacks also need to take drugs even when they are not having attacks. Different drugs are used depending on the frequency and severity of the child's attacks. Child