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  • Allergic To Your Rabbit?---the Most Reliable Way To Control Your Allergies
    By: Debbie Davis | - Rabbits are so cute and cuddly that it's hard not to pick them up and snuggle. But if each time you do this you find yourself sneezing, and congested with watering eyes, sit down before you read on. You are allergic to your bunny.

    The most usual cause for pet allergies is the protein that is contained in their dander. Dander is flakes of dead skin that are constantly being shed to make way for newer healthier skin. All warm-blooded animals (cats, dogs, birds, ferrets) shed t ...

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  • Reasons Why We Get The Allergic Rash
    By: Michael Dierson | - Are you suffering from or are you looking for a cure for allergic rash? Then you have landed on a site that will ensure that you get information on all the answers you seek.

    Allergic rash is caused due to the body's detection of external irritants that have attacked it, which it has fought through its immune system. Though some rashes are harmless, others must be shown to the doctor and be put through immediate tests, lest they result to something worse. Allergic rash is also a big ...

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  • Allergic Bronchitis - Treatments That One Should Know
    By: Alex Banji | - Allergic bronchitis is a type of asthma, which causes the obstruction of the airways when the bronchi or the air passages of the lungs become filled up with mucous during an asthma attack. Respiratory illnesses have significant effects on the lives of millions of people. It can be acute, when it is a short term illness and easily treatable. In allergic bronchitis, both asthma symptoms and allergies are present which can cause hay fever and allergic rhinitis. By far, the majority of cases of bron ...
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  • What You Need To Know About Being Allergic To Water
    By: Ben Sail | - As weird as it may seem, it's possible for a person to be allergic to water. However, he or she can still drink it. After all, a huge percentage of the body is composed of water and it's not going to function normally without it. The problem occurs when it touches the skin. Several different reactions take place when the person is exposed to it, depending on its type.

    Cures for it remain to be elusive until now. Often the best thing which can be done is by reducing one's exposure to ...

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  • If You Are Allergic To Alcohol
    By: Ben Sail | - It can be problematic if you're trying to figure out if you are allergic to alcohol and there are many reasons why this is the case. All people who drink will experience a hangover at one point and it can be similar to adverse effects related to an allergy. Some people have issues with regards to tolerance and it's best they do not drink.

    If you are a person who enjoys the comforts of socializing and having a few drinks with colleagues and friends this may be somewhat annoying. No o ...

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  • 5 Unique Allergic Rhinitis Signs To Look Out For In Your Kid
    By: Steven Chang | - Is your little one getting paroxysmal bouts of sneezing? If he does, do you frequently see him trying to wrinkle his nose because of itchiness? Or do you notice regular clear watery discharges from his nostrils? Be advised! This is the classic presentation of rhinitis.

    Rhinitis is an inflammation of the lining of the nose, distinguished by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea or clear watery nasal discharge, sneezing and nose itching. If there is a strong family history of allergy in the fa ...

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  • Cats And Allergies-7 Helpful Answers If You're Allergic To Your Cat
    By: Debbie Davis | - There's no news harder to hear than being allergic to your beloved cat. Here are 7 answers to questions that may mean the difference between finding another home for your cat or living happily ever after with your cat.

    1. What is it about cats that cause allergies to flare? Contrary to popular belief that it's the hair, the culprit is the protein (Fel d1) found in cat dander, saliva, and urine. No one knows why, but if you have sensitivity to this protein being exposed to can trig ...

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  • How Can You Cure Your Allergic Dermatitis?
    By: Sandra White K | - Allergic dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs in response to exposure to certain allergens or substances that irritate your bodys immune system. This may cause skin itching, redness, localized swelling and inflammation. To effectively address these concerns, it is important to know the specific allergen that has caused the disease. Once known, the essential step is avoiding ones exposure to the irritant. Some common allergens include nickel, poison ivy plants and acrylics.


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  • Bird Allergies-5 Ways To Reduce Allergic Reactions To Birds
    By: Debbie Davis | - Sharing your home with a bird can be the source of daily pleasures for both you and your feathered friend. But if your allergies go into overdrive when you're around your avian friend, it can be an indication that you are allergic. Here are 5 easy-to-do things that will help you enjoy your bird more while effectively managing your allergies.

    Choose Right---Different birds produce different amounts of dander and dust. If you have chosen a bird who is now a member of your family, yo ...

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  • Treating Allergies At Home-- - 5 Tips For Natural Relief From Allergic Rhinitis
    By: Debbie Davis | - Rhinitis is a condition most often triggered by bacteria, viruses, or sensitivity to airborne allergens. Soft tissue inside the nasal passage becomes inflamed and this causes the body to produce excess mucous; hence a nose that makes it hard to breathe. Here are 5 tips that will offer natural relief from allergic rhinitis.

    Determine the Cause---This is more easily said than done, but keeping a journal to track your symptoms is a great way to start. Make a note of when symptoms are ...

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  • Allergies And Allergic Reactions
    By: Steven Godlewski | - More than 50 million Americans are affected with an allergy related condition every year. An allergy and some types of allergic reactions may only cause mild discomfort, such as mild seasonal hay fever that can be controlled with over-the counter medicines or with no treatment at all. A more severe allergy can interfere with your life, reduce your enjoyment in activities, and become fatal. If this is the case, you should see a doctor for a comprehensive review and allergy testing.

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  • Some Background Information On Allergy Shots
    By: Wendy Gorman | - Allergy shots are claimed to be the best medication in the market today that offer long term relief for allergies. Where other medications are not working, or where possible side effects are not acceptable, especially for a child, allergy shots might offer the best means of relief.

    Immunotherapy, commonly called allergy shots, are a sequence of injections that help fight the substances (allergens) that most commonly trigger extreme allergic reactions.

    Here's how it w ...

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  • Coping With Allergic Asthma
    By: Kim Archer | - Allergies and asthma frequently occur in tandem. Allergic asthma is actually highly common in the US. The response of your body to an allergen frequently sets off an asthma attack, or worsens an existing episode. This is a major problem for people who are affected by both allergies and asthma, as it means double the irritation and a considerably higher probability of serious health problems.

    When allergens enter your system, your body fights back by producing antibodies, which typical ...

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  • 2 Foods That Could Make You More Allergic
    By: Bill Weller | - The number of people suffering from allergic reactions is increasing every year. More people are suffering from severe allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever and eczema. Many more people also suffer from less severe conditions such as a runny nose and skin rashes.

    There is no clear proof that these conditions are caused by one single factor. It is more likely caused by a combination of various factors that include our lifestyle, the environment and the diet we eat.


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  • What Is Allergy Asthma?
    By: Wendy Gorman | - What is allergy asthma and how do you control or treat this allergy? You may have heard many things about the indicators for common asthma, but these are unlikely to completely characterize allergic asthma. Those that are directly affected with this type of asthma should strive for a greater understanding of its origin so as to be better able to live with it. In general, the best way to handle allergy asthma is to rely on a direct medical approach.

    The incidence of allergy and dev ...

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  • What Is Allergic Fungal Sinusitis?
    By: Adam Maher | - Allergic fungal sinusitis is an allergic reaction to atmospheric fungi which can lead to the formation of allergic mucin and nasal polyps. It is a very common cause of sinusitis and its symptoms including nasal congestion, sinus headache, post nasal drip and many others which remain un-affected by antibiotics. The condition "sinusitis" falls into two main categories; however, the time and intensity of the symptoms are the only distinguishing factors between the two. These two types are


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  • Skin Allergy And Preventing Allergic Reaction
    By: Wendy Gorman | - Instances where, in the neck, face, and other body parts, some eruptions develop, are often indications of an allergic reaction to products and substances applied directly to the skin, usually in the form of cosmetics. Reactions that trigger an allergy can also be caused by substances found in clothing such as laundry detergents and dyes. The presence of Nickel in jewelries and even the active elements in some cleaning products can also cause an allergic reaction.

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  • Skin Allergy And Other Types Of Allergic Reactions
    By: Wendy Gorman | - It is definitely worth trying all medications available in order to relieve the discomfort of runny nose and watery, itchy eyes which are indications of allergic reactions. It usually causes so much irritation that you simply wish to end it within the shortest possible time. Various types of allergy occur, including various food allergies and allergy asthma. The widespread nature of these ailments amongst so many people, results in the formulation of a wide spectrum of allergy relief medications ...
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  • Relief For Allergic Diseases
    By: Wendy Gorman | - One out of three people suffer at least one of the most common types of allergy, such as eczema, rhinitis, sinusitis, animal and food allergies or from more unusual type of allergies such as latex in house paint. Where it is known that a person potentially suffers attacks from allergies, it would be expected that precautions would be taken and they would make use of the first available allergy relief product.

    Among the most frequent reliefs are pharmacy drugs that can be purchased ...

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  • Dog Skin Problems Caused By Canine Allergic Reactions
    By: D. Thurmond, D.V.M. | - Many over the counter dog shampoos and sprays advertise itch-relieving properties but if your dog is suffering from canine allergic reactions that relief will last only a few hours at best. Dogs can be allergic to dust mites, pollen of grass, weed or trees, to mold or to food they eat. Skin problems are the common result of allergic reactions in dogs.

    Grass pollen and dust mites are the cause of atopic dermatitis which is an allergy to inhaled substances in the environment. Atopic der ...

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  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
    By: Linda smith | - Conjunctivitis is mainly caused due to certain irritants such as, chemicals or alien matters- piece of grit. It is classified mainly into two types based on what has invited the condition an allergy or an infection. This is also known as infective conjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis.
    Generally, infective conjunctivitis occurs in the eyes due to virus or bacteria.
    Occasionally, even babies develop with conjunctivitis in the early weeks of their birth. This usually occurs du ...

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  • Allergic To Your Bird?--7 Ways To Manage Your Allergies And Keep Your Bird
    By: Debbie Davis | - Do you sneeze when you're around your bird? Does walking into the bird's room make you feel congested? Do your eyes water when you play with your bird? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be allergic to your bird.

    Don't despair because as scary as this discovery can be, here are 7 things you can do as well as changes you can make to enjoy your bird while keeping your allergies under control.

    Keep the Bird's Room and Cage Clean-This cannot be stresse ...

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  • Managing Allergic Rhinitis--5 Solutions For Coping
    By: Debbie Davis | - Allergic rhinitis, inflammation of the soft tissue and membranes in the nasal passages, is often triggered by both outdoor seasonal and chronic indoor allergens. When outdoor allergens are determined to be the cause, it is commonly referred to as hay fever.

    Knowing what the triggers are is half the battle when trying to effective deal with rhinitis. Here are 5 well known triggers and suggestions for dealing with them.

    1. Pollens are probably the most frequent outdoor tr ...

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  • Ragweed Allergy: Practical Tips To Avoid The Allergic Reactions
    By: JK Rowling | - As midsummer begins, about twenty percent of the American population catches ragweed allergy or more commonly known as hay fever. The allergies symptoms are just like allergic rhinitis. You will hear people sneezing, complaining of itchy eyes, runny or stuffy nose, irritated throat, and some may have trouble sleeping. The allergic reaction also triggers asthma attack for some people.

    There are some practical ways to avoid this seasonal allergy:

    * Close your window ...

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  • Best Seasonal Allergy Treatments That You Can Explore
    By: JK Rowling | - Cases of seasonal allergic rhinitis shoot up in mid-August when ragweed allergy season begins. There are about 36 million people in the United States suffering from allergic reactions caused by billions of pollen in the air, traveling for hundreds of miles.

    There might not really be cure for allergies but there are a lot of medications which you can buy over the counter or have prescribed by your doctor, which can help control your allergy symptoms. Annoying allergic rhinitis sympt ...

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  • What Are Allergy Shots For?
    By: JK Rowling | - If you have been or are experiencing any of these symptoms: uncontrollable sneezing, stuffy and runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, wheezing, coughing, headache, sometimes loss of smell, and sore throat, then you must be suffering from allergic rhinitis
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    Most people who have allergies have a family member who also has allergies. It is passed in your genes. Allergic rhinitis occurs when your immune system overreacts to airborne particles. These particles, called allergens, are ...

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  • Do Not Let Allergic Reactions Bring You Down
    By: JK Rowling | - Frequently recurring allergies can be bothersome. It magnifies your problem ten-fold if you have allergies symptoms. Every task seems daunting. That is why it is important to put a stop to allergies before it even starts. It is imperative to know its nature to better prevent allergic attacks.
    Allergic rhinitis, also termed nasal allergy, pollinosis or hay fever, occurs when the immune system mistakes a harmless substance, allergens, as being dangerous and attacks. It is commonly caused by ...

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  • What Is Allergic Rhinitis?
    By: JK Rowling | - Have you ever experienced having stuffy, runny nose and watery, itchy eyes accompanied by sneezing, coughing, headache, or itching in any part of the body? Have you wondered why it only flares up during a certain season, say haying season or upon exposure to a certain particle? What you are experiencing are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis; also called nasal allergy, pollinosis or hay fever.

    Allergic reactions have now been a part of everyday life. Everywhere you look, in whatever ...

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  • Allergic Reaction Causes
    By: good evening | - Each year, about midsummer, millions of children and adults begin to show various significant allergy symptoms. They sneeze, their eyes itch and become watery. They feel wretched for a month or two.

    However, in some cases, as in anaphylactic shock reactions, the released histamine causes the effects commonly associated with severe allergic responses, such as dilated blood capillaries, red skin, swelling, itching and rapidly appearing hives, known as urticaria.

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  • How Does Allergic Rhinitis Related To Otitis Media With Effusion (ome)?
    By: Alexander Chong | - Otitis media is an inflammation that occurs in the middle ear. Middle ear space contains fluid that could be easily infected and the infected middle ear is called otitis media with effusion. The cause of the chronic OME (otitis media with effusion) for most of the allergic rhinitis patients is mainly due to the IgE-mediated allergies. IgE-mediated allergy is the allergy that happens when IgE antibody (one type of the white blood cell) binds with the mast cell. IgE antibody is being produced by t ...
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  • Nasal Allergy: Allergic Rhinitis And Its Causes
    By: Alexander Chong | - Allergic rhinitis is an atopic disease, which is inherited from the parent. If both your parents have allergic rhinitis or other respiratory diseases such as asthma, tuberculosis, and emphysema, the probability that you have these kinds of respiratory diseases is 50%. If one of your parents has respiratory diseases, the probability that you inherit their diseases is 25%. If both of your parents do not have any respiratory diseases, your chances to have respiratory diseases are no more than 12.5% ...
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  • How To Cope When Your Child Is Allergic To One Of The Most Popular Food Items Out There, Dairy.
    By: Cambry Center lap 6 | - Baby Allergies: How to cope when your child is allergic to one of the most popular food items out there, dairy.

    Having a baby with milk allergies is harder than anyone thinks. Believe me, I know. As a parent of a two year old with milk allergies, I have a hard time convincing him not to eat it or it will make his belly sick.

    Dairy allergy, or milk allergies, is caused by being allergic to one of the three components in cows milk. They are whey protein, casein protei ...

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  • Rhinitis - 5 Triggers Of Allergic Rhinitis And Suggestions For Coping
    By: Debbie Davis | - Allergic rhinitis, inflammation of the soft tissue and membranes in the nasal passages, is often triggered by both outdoor seasonal and chronic indoor allergens. When outdoor allergens are determined to be the cause, it is commonly referred to as hay fever.

    Knowing what the triggers are is half the battle when trying to effective deal with rhinitis. Here are 5 well known triggers and suggestions for dealing with them.

    1. Pollens are probably the most frequent outdo ...

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  • Allergic Asthma: From Pollen To Pets, Know What Causes Your Asthma
    By: Eddie Lamb | - Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system that causes the airways to constrict and fill with mucous, making the person unable to breathe. People who suffer from asthma attacks find the experience very frightening. Those who experience someone else having an asthma attack find the experience just as frightening. That's because the person stops breathing there's little anyone can do.

    Asthma attacks are often triggered by allergies to housedust mites, grass and tree pollens, furr ...

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  • Allergic Asthma - 5 Triggers To Avoid With Allergic Asthma
    By: Debbie Davis | - Allergic asthma is a lung disease triggered by external allergens that come in contact with very reactive air passages. These allergens that are harmless to most people cause a person with allergic asthma to experience constriction and swelling of the airways, and an increase in mucus production which make breathing difficult.

    Identifying and learning to avoid these 5 triggers found in your home and the environment will go a long way towards controlling allergic asthma.
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  • Anaphylaxis Causes
    By: David Done | - Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that occurs in response to a particular trigger. Knowing the symptoms of anaphylaxis may save your life or the life of someone you love.


    Allergy Triggers


    The most commonly documented causes of anaphylaxis are:

    Food: Food allergies are an increasingly common cause of anaphylaxis that result in about 125 deaths each year in the United States.

    Medications: Although the exact incide ...

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  • Complete Information On Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis With Treatment And Prevention
    By: Juliet | - Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a hypersensitive lung response to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and atmosphere sacs of the lungs. The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus flourishes in land, decaying flora, foods, dusts, and water. Certain folk who inhale the fungus may get sensitized and produce a chronic hypersensitive response. Estimating the prevalence of hypersensitive bronchopulmonary aspergillosis has been made hard by deficiency of homogenous di ...
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  • Allergic Asthma: What Have Viruses Got To Do With It?
    By: Kunbi Balogun | - Brief Statistics

    1.Asthma costs 1-2% of the total health budgets in direct costs, with large indirect costs for time lost from work and reduced productivity.1
    2.Survey data demonstrates that 95% of asthmatics have the dust mite allergen (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) within their mattress, to levels in excess of WHO guidelines.1
    3.Survey data demonstrates that approximately 17% of homes are contaminated with mould. This is significant as there is strong evidence ...

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  • What You Must Know About Allergy Treatment
    By: Ras Tred | - There are many people all over the world that are suffering from allergic reaction to various things.While some are allergic to odors, fumes, smoke, some other people are allergic to foods such as shellfish, nuts and so on. Environmental allergens are the former while the latter are known as food allergens.In other words, once they come in contact with any of these, they begin to experience some discomfort. The discomfort could come in the form of sneezing, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Some of ...
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  • Are You Looking For Allergy Treatment?
    By: Ras Tred | - Different people are grappling with allergy to different kinds of things. Some people are allergic to odors, fumes and smoke, but many others are allergic to foods like shellfish and nuts. Environmental allergens are the former while the latter are known as food allergens. The victims always become uncomfortable whenever they come in contact with any of these objects. Sneezing, vomiting and abdominal pain are some of the discomfort the victim often experience. Because some of these reactions do ...
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  • What Everyone Ought To Know About Allergy Treatment
    By: Ras Tred | - Many people are troubled with allergy to all sorts of things. For some people, their allergen includes odors, fumes and smoke while lots of others are allergic to foods like shellfish and nuts. While the former are described as environmental allergens, the latter are called food allergens.In other words, once they come in contact with any of these, they begin to experience some discomfort. Sneezing, vomiting and abdominal pain are some of the discomfort the victim often experience. Because some ...
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  • Interesting Information On The Cure Of Allergic Reactions
    By: Ras Reed | - Allergic reactions can make you miserable throughout your life time if you dont find the cure for it quickly.Daily all over the world, people like you are busy searching for allergy cures that will help them out permanently out of the discomfort they are having every time they are exposed to allergens. So, lets examine the allergy cures available out there. However let me warn that your choice of a cure must only be done on the advice of a medical professional.It is not ideal to do that on ...
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  • Help I Am Allergic To Cheese
    By: David Cowley | - If you have Cheese Allergy and we discount any possibility of this allergy being related to an allergy to milk, then you more than likely have what is call a Food Intolerance instead of an allergy. During the fermenting process the milk products are separated into Curds and Whey. Most of the proteins responsible for the allergy reactions are in the Whey byproduct produced and the Curd portion will normally have very little or none of the proteins.
    Histamines sometimes occur naturally in ...

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  • Help I Am Allergic To Strawberry
    By: David Cowley | - If you have Strawberry Allergy then you suffer from allergies Type 1 what is also called Contact Allergies. One or more of the thousands of proteins found in strawberries causes the allergic reaction to strawberry. Why does the immune system consider some proteins harmful to the body is unknown and more studies are needed.
    Scientist at the Lund University of Sweden has identified a protein that is believed to cause the majority of allergic reactions to strawberry. This protein is very ...

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  • Help I Am Allergic To Chlorine
    By: David Cowley | - If you are allergic to chlorine then you suffer from Allergies Type 4 is also called cell-mediated or delayed allergies. See my article on allergies type 4 for a detailed description of the allergy type 4. The most common symptom is an itchy rash under the armpits and in the groin area.
    Scientists consider chlorine one of the most toxic elements found in nature and yet the number of people allergic to chlorine is extremely small. Eye irritation, dry skin, coughing, sneezing, stuffy or ...

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  • How To Know The Many Phases Of Allergic Asthma?
    By: Eddy Kong WW | - Sad to said that you may be born with allergies because your mother unknowingly ingested food and perhaps milk to which she was allergic during her pregancy.

    Babies who are nursed the 1st year are said to have stronger immune system and are less likely to be allergic than those given baby milk formula.

    Therefore, with allergic as early as during pregnancy, there are many facets of asthma and each of them are equally complicated and tangled with their own set of suf ...

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  • How To Identify An Allergic Asthma?
    By: Eddy Kong WW | - An allergic asthma. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lung airways. It's symptoms are made worse by exposure to an allergen (e.g., dust, mold, pollen, dust mite allergens and animal dander) to which the patient has been sensitized.

    A simple sneeze could trigger allergic asthma or a simple cough could lead to that as well.

    What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?

    The symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same. They include c ...

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