Allergy management relies on identifying common material and environmental triggers while implementing home relief methods to mitigate respiratory stress.
Allergy is a condition in which the immune system reacts to harmless particles like dust and pollen, causing symptoms like sneezing and congestion. Allergies and sinus symptoms often go hand-in-hand and can cause much misery for sufferers.
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Identifying pear allergies can take some detective work, because pears produce relatively few allergic reactions. In fact, allergists often place this rarely allergenic tree fruit on the menus of control diets to help patients identify other allergies.
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Allergy to shellfish, including crab, is self-reported by 2.5 percent of American adults and 0.5 percent of American children, according to a December 2010 report published in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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The most common signs of an allergy to down pillows mimic those of hay fever. Itching and breathing problems occur when patients ingest the allergens in down and other bird feathers. These bird products break down over time, until tiny particles become airborne, which can then be inhaled.
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People generally wear perfume and use scented toiletries to impart a clean, fresh, sometimes sexy scent as they pass through a room. If you have perfume allergies, the lingering fragrance in the air or on your skin can cause a plethora of unpleasant symptoms.
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Over 15 million Americans have food allergies, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Certain foods are more likely to cause allergic reactions than others.
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Allergies to dogs are caused by dog dander. All dogs shed dander continuously. Dander is the microscopic bits of hair and skin that have a protein-based oil secretion on them.
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Individuals exposed to second-hand smoke have increased risk of developing respiratory illness, asthma and allergy. Cigarette smoke impairs the integrity of the lung epithelial layer and facilitates the penetration of allergens by compromising the innate defense mechanisms in the lungs.
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One in 18 children experience food allergies before age 3, according to pediatrician and author Dr. Alan Greene. Food allergies can trigger a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea.
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If you’re taking sesame oil in supplement form and you develop adverse reactions, stop using the oil and call your doctor. Sesame seed allergies are on the rise in the United States and they have been included by Canada and the European Union as a highly allergic food.
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Apples create allergic reactions in a relatively small percentage of people. Although it is considered a low allergy-incidence food, this fruit can produce oral allergy symptoms in people who are allergic to birch pollen. These individuals may experience sensitivities only to uncooked apples or only to apple skins.
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Kids love pets, so parents may not realize that their infants have dog allergies until they have already adopted and bonded with a puppy. When suspicions allergy symptoms appear, it may be too late to break up the budding relationship.
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When a smoker smokes a cigarette, the smoke and substances from the cigarette settle on his clothing. Even if he smokes outside or away from family members, when he goes inside and rejoins his family, they are still exposed to the cigarette he just smoked.
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A wheat-free diet is not the same as a gluten-free diet, but many of the same foods must be eliminated. Most wheat-free diets are put in place due to a wheat allergy. Wheat is one of the top eight allergens and is most often seen in children who eventually outgrow it.
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Fasting is done for several reasons. You may be preparing for surgery, practicing a religious tradition or trying to better your health. Staying hydrated is most important while you are fasting. You can survive on clear liquids for only a few days, but you can safely consume pureed liquids for long periods of time.
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Considering the widespread use of copper in dentistry, medicine, industrial use, coinage and personal adornment, copper sensitivities are rare.
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The most common skin rash from a food allergy that can appear on the hands and ankles is hives, according to MedlinePlus. Hives are welts that form within a matter of minutes after someone consumes a food he is allergic to.
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Every child has glands in his nose and throat that produce mucus. Normally, this mucus doesn’t cause much of a problem, dripping unnoticed down the back of the throat and eventually making its way into the stomach.
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The most effective way to build blood is to include iron, vitamin B-12 and folic acid-rich foods in your diet, according to "Acupuncture Today." Iron makes the main compound found in red blood cells, a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid help produce red blood cells.
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Almonds and other tree nuts are great sources of nutrients, but for some people they can also cause allergic reactions that range from a mild rash to severe breathing difficulties. Such reactions typically occur within minutes to 2 hours after eating.
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