Allergy management relies on identifying common material and environmental triggers while implementing home relief methods to mitigate respiratory stress.
Do you feel ill after eating a slice of bread? Have multiple doctors insisted you don’t have celiac disease? You are not alone. Many people who test negative for celiac disease experience symptoms similar to people diagnosed with it.
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An allergic skin condition occurs when an allergen triggers an immune system response. As a result, a red, inflamed rash that resembles a scratch can develop anywhere on the skin, including on the face, hands, feet, back of the knees, elbows, chest and legs.
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When food or a liquid enters the lungs, it is called aspiration pneumonia. A common cause might come from inhaling stomach acid or vomit or if food, liquid or spit from your mouth accidentally gets into the airway and travels down into the lungs.
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It is possible for you to be allergic to almost anything, including toothpaste. Allergies to a toothpaste tend to be specific to the mouth, including severely dry and chapped lips and sores. You also can experience general allergy symptoms from a toothpaste.
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Seafood allergies are the most common food allergies They occur when someone’s immune system mistakenly interprets proteins contained in fish such as anchovies as a harmful substance, according to The Online Allergist, a website written and edited by Board-certified allergists.
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Disposable diapers are a convenience for most parents, but a few babies are allergic to them. Yeast infections, diaper rashes and food sensitivities may cause symptoms that resemble an allergic reaction, so it's important for parents to know the symptoms of a diaper allergy.
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Hypoallergenic diets are designed to minimize the chances of provoking an allergic reaction. Doctors commonly recommend hypoallergenic foods to patients to determine whether their allergic reactions are a result of the foods they eat.
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Allergic reactions to 14 karat gold earrings and other metal jewelry are fairly common. Signs and symptoms can appear soon after exposure to new jewelry, or may develop over time as the metal on your earrings wear down.
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Juniper trees are a common source of allergies due to the pollen they create. Individuals with a juniper allergy are said to have seasonal allergies, meaning the symptoms flare up only when the tree is producing pollens.
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Your thyroid gland produces hormones that help regulate your energy, metabolism, moods and body temperature. After you eat goitrogens, substances that occur naturally in various foods, a healthy thyroid will compensate by releasing more hormones than usual.
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Itchy skin after eating tomatoes may be more common than you think. The acidity from the tomato can cause skin irritation and can even cause allergic contact dermatitis.
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About 6.6 million Americans are allergic to seafood, which can include shellfish and other types of fish such as tuna, according to a study in the July 2004 issue of the “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.” Seafood allergy is lifelong, and if you are allergic to tuna you may also have allergies to other fish.
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Pollen is one of the most common types of allergens. Grains of pollen are expelled into the air from trees, grasses and weeds in different regions and at different times of the year. Coughing is one of many symptoms of pollen allergy, which can be relieved with proper treatment.
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Croup is a medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing and a distinctive cough caused by constricted airways. Croup, which usually affects children who are 5 years old or younger, results from inflammation and swelling of the larynx and trachea.
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If you suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, you must eliminate all sources of gluten from your diet. Gluten is a protein in wheat and other grains. Following a gluten-free diet takes some practice because not every food or food ingredient that contains gluten is obvious.
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Grass allergy rates in the top three pollen allergies along with ragweed and birch tree allergies. People with pollen allergies develop allergic rhinitis, a reaction triggered by the pollen of certain plants as it is released into the air.
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Histamine naturally occurs in the body and is released during allergic reactions and times of stress. Histamine is also present in certain foods and is broken down by the enzyme diamine oxidase.
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Toddlers are no strangers to minor health issues such as colds and flu, as their immune system continues to grow and develop. Stomach pain also is a common toddler complaint, and while the majority of the time it is nothing serious, a more ominous problem such as a bowel obstruction is possible.
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Lactose intolerance may cause stomach upset and other intestinal problems when you consume dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. If you have an allergic reaction to a component in dairy, you could have other symptoms that may include swollen eyelids.
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Gluten is a protein found in staple grains, such as wheat, barley, rye and most oats, that can trigger digestive problems as well as fatigue, joint pain and autoimmune conditions. Going off gluten is the only way to manage your symptoms and stay healthy if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.
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