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How to prevent childhood allergies
Allergies have almost doubled over the last 20 years, with an increasing occurrence in childhood allergies such as hay fever, asthma, eczema and food allergies. These allergies can trouble your child a lot. You can visit an allergy clinic during … Continue reading
Are allergies contagious?
Allergies occur when immune system works improperly. Unlike cold and flu, there are no bacteria or virus involved in allergic reactions. So, allergies are not contagious. It is all about your individual inclination towards allergy. Whether its food allergy, skin … Continue reading
Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes? How to Treat Ocular Allergies
Eye allergy occurs when allergens irritates the delicate membrane of your eyes i.e. conjunctiva. Just like other allergies, ocular allergies triggered when the immune system recognizes harmless substances as allergens. Eye allergies badly hurt eyes. People should immediately visit an … Continue reading
How to Keep Your Kids Happy Despite Allergies
Seasonal allergies are really very annoying. They can degrade the quality of life. It is not easy for adults to handle seasonal allergy symptoms and it becomes even more difficult for kids to deal with the allergy symptoms. Allergies can … Continue reading
What to Do If You’re Allergic to Your Pet?
One of the biggest dilemmas families have when deciding to get a pet is allergies. It is good to consider all possible consequences before getting a pet. People who are sensitive towards environmental allergens may face problem because of animal … Continue reading
Enjoy the Great Outdoors During Allergy Season
Just because you are sensitive towards outdoor allergens, does not mean you cannot take bliss of the great outdoors. Outdoor allergens might give you a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezes and cough, but you can prevent seasonal allergy symptoms by taking preventive … Continue reading
How can I prevent recurrences of sinusitis?
Do you often have stuffy nose? Or are you taking medicines for cold, flue and headache, but not getting relief? Well, if so, then you might have sinus infection. Whether it is acute or chronic, sinus infection is wearying and … Continue reading
Tips to tackle fall allergies
The ailing effects of the muggy and hot summer will remain long after the temperatures have started to drop — allergy doctors warn. Fall brings a new round of allergies for allergy sufferers in many part of the country. The … Continue reading
Why Are Only Some People Allergic to Some Foods?
If you are among 4% Americans who suffer from food allergy, then you might want to know why the peanuts could kill you with just one bite. All allergies are basically the result of the defense mechanism of body against … Continue reading
What Are the Different Types of Allergies?
Allergies are over-response of the immune-system in certain people to apparently harmless foreign substances. Not all allergies are same. Allergies exits in many different forms. Also, same allergens react with different people in different manner. This is the reason why … Continue reading
