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Allergies in Babies
Published on Dec 05, 2011 with 1 comment
Baby allergies are a fear of any new parent. Allergies in babies are relatively common, and, because of their age, newborns and infants can be especially sensitive to food allergies. Symptoms of allergies in babies and infants may include colic, irritability, excessive spitting and vomiting, rashes (including eczema or hives), nasal symptoms (such as congestion and runny nose), coughing or wheezing, and other gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, bloody stools, or constipation). There can also be poor weight gain.
Are there any side effects to allergy shots?
Published on Nov 30, 2011 with 2 comments
Allergy shots have been given for many decades, and they have provided allergy relief to probably millions of allergy sufferers, both young and old. Allergy shots are an important component to a comprehensive allergy treatment plan.
How young is too young for allergy testing?
Published on Nov 28, 2011 with 1 comment
Allergy testing is a procedure that is performed by allergists to diagnose allergies. How young can a child be to take an allergy test?
How Do I Find Out if I am Allergic to My Cat?
Published on Nov 22, 2011 with 1 comment
Do I have a cat allergy? The allergens that cause cat allergies are among the strongest allergens on the face of the earth. This fact, combined with the fact that so many children and adults who have cat allergies have cats in their homes, makes for a most challenging situation. It is very important that cat allergies be diagnosed and that maximum effort is exerted to minimize exposure in the home.
Snoring…can it be caused by allergies?
Published on Nov 21, 2011 with 1 comment
Snoring is caused by the turbulence of inspired air as it moves through a partially obstructed airway. Snoring is so common that we generally dismiss its potential harmful effects or its significant causes. Even though many adults snore, it should not be viewed as a minor noise issue disturbing only to one’s sleep partner. In some cases, it may be a symptom of a more serious problem.
Allergy Shots or Allergy Drops?
Published on Nov 02, 2011 with 0 comments
Immunotherapy, or desensitization, is the cornerstone in the treatment of allergies in both children and adults. Popularly known as “allergy shots”, this treatment modality works by exposing an allergic individual to minute amounts of the substance(s) to which he or she is allergic and increasing the dose over months to years in order to induce an increased state of tolerance to the allergen(s).
