Posted April 18th, 2008
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Types Of Allergies
It?s estimated that 60 million Americans suffer from
some type of allergy. That?s 1 out of 4. It?s the 5th
highest chronic disease in America and the 3rd most
common chronic disease in children.
Many people suffer from more than one allergy type.
Pollen from trees, grass and weeds are in the
indoor/outdoor allergy category. Other common
indoor/outdoor allergy triggers […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
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The Most Common Food Allergies
* Milk *
Being allergic to cow?s milk isn?t the same as being
lactose intolerant.
* Eggs *
You can be allergic to either the whites of the yolk.
This type of food allergy is more prevalent in
children, but does affect some adults.
* Peanut *
Most people, adults and children with food allergies,
are allergic to peanuts too.
* […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
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Allergy?s Favorite Symptoms
If allergies had a top ten list of their favorite
symptoms what would be on it? Would they prefer life
threatening or just really annoying?
The most common symptoms, that may or may not be on
their favorites list:
Breathing problems.
This one should be fun for an allergy. It really gets
the persons attention. Nothing like the lack of […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
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Here?s A Test To Fail
To diagnose an allergy, the first thing your doctor
does is talk with you. He?ll discuss your symptoms,
any medications you?re currently taking, and your
personal and family history. A physical examination is
also necessary.
The next step is the tests. There are 3 types of
tests. The skin test, patch test or blood test.
The skin test […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
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Have We Become Too Clean?
It seems the more advanced our society becomes and the
cleaner we get, the more prevalent food and other
allergies become.
The occurrences of common allergies are much higher in
more developed countries than in their lesser
developed counter parts. And the numbers are
increasing as industrialization spreads through out
the world.
According to the hygiene hypothesis, the modern
methods […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
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Does Food Make You Sick?
Do you often suffer from strange symptoms after eating
certain types of foods? Do you get itchy, break out in
hives, swell up or actually vomit? You could be
suffering from a common food allergy.
It?s estimated that over 12 million Americans suffer
from food allergies. Most allergic reactions are mild,
but around 30,000 visits to the […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
by admin
Looking For A Challenge?
Ever wonder what are the most challenging places for
allergy sufferers to live?
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America wondered
that too. So they?ve been researching and publishing a
yearly report.
Each spring and fall, they gather information based on
3 factors. They check the pollen scores, the number of
allergy medications used and the number of allergy
specialists […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
by admin
Allergic To Food?
Food allergies are the most common and prevalent type
of allergy. Up to 12 million Americans suffer from
some type of food allergy.
The most common culprits are eggs, fish and shellfish,
peanuts and other tree nuts.
Children are most commonly allergic to the same foods
but with the addition to milk and other dairy
products.
Corn and corn products also […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
by admin
What Is An Allergy?
There?s a lot of talk about allergies. But just what
is an allergy and what causes them? Why do some people
have them while others don?t? And why are people with
one allergy more inclined to have many?
The immune system is set up to protect our bodies from
harmful, foreign substances. Like viruses and bacteria
(dirt and […]
Posted April 18th, 2008
by admin
The Coming Of Spring
Spring is just around the corner. And with it comes
all the lovely pollen. Lots of people have no problem
with spring. They welcome it with open arms.
But for thousands of people, spring means runny noses,
itchy eyes and congested breathing. These people
suffer from an allergy. Probably the most common
allergy, affecting the most people is […]