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Epi-Pen Versus Auvi-Q For the Treatment of Anaphylaxis Created: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Learn about the two major types of epinephrine auto injectors, Epi-Pen and Auvi-Q. Find out which one is preferred by most patients.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea Created: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Updated: Friday, June 07, 2013
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of CSF rhinorrhea -- a brain fluid leak that causes a runny nose.
Food Processing and Food Allergies Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Learn how food processing -- specifically how peanuts are cooked -- influences the chance of a person developing a food allergy.
Exercise and Asthma -- Tips to Be Able to Exercise If You Have Asthma Created: Sunday, November 01, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn some useful tips on how to be able to better exercise if you have asthma.
Which Antihistamines Cause the Most Sedation? Created: Thursday, June 30, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Some older, first-generation antihistamines can cause sedation, dry mouth and urinary retention. Fortunately, there are newer, second-generation antihistamines available with fewer of these side ef...
Benefits of Exercise in Asthma Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn how regular exercise may be beneficial for people suffering from asthma.
What is the best medication for asthma? Created: Sunday, November 25, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Have you ever wondered what the best medication is for asthma? It may not be the one that you're currently taking.
Bullying and Food Allergies -- Has Your Child Experienced Bullying due to their Food Allergies Created: Monday, October 25, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Children are often stigmatized by their food allergies -- such as by having to eat at a separate lunch table at school. This can often lead to bullying and teasing by their classmates. Has your chi...
Should I Attend an Asthma Education Class? Created: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn how asthma education can benefit children with asthma.
How Can I Tell if My Symptoms Are Due to Allergies or a Cold? Created: Sunday, December 30, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Find out how to determine if your nasal symptoms are due to allergies or caused by the common cold.
Special Considerations for the Allergic Child at School Created: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Children spend are large amount of their time at school. This time includes a meal, outdoor exercise and playtime, as well as many hours inside the classroom. There is a good chance that a child...
Bee Sting Created: Monday, June 25, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Most people experience some type of reaction after being stung by a bee or wasp. Usually, these reactions include pain and swelling around the sting. However, some people will develop allergic reac...
Pruritus Ani Created: Friday, June 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn about the various causes and treatment of pruritus ani, an embarrassing condition experienced by many people.
Immunoglobulin A Deficiency Created: Thursday, September 01, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn about the most common primary immunodeficiency, IgA deficiency. Find out about how IgA deficiency occurs, how the diagnosis is made, the symptoms and associated disease that can occur, as wel...
Fall Allergies Created: Thursday, September 02, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn all about fall allergies, from weed pollen allergy (such as ragweed) and considerations for back to school for the allergic child, to food allergies on Halloween night.
How Can My Asthmatic Child Stay Safe on Halloween? Created: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn how your asthmatic child can enjoy a safe Halloween.
How Can My Food-Allergic Child Stay Safe on Halloween? Created: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn how to help your food-allergic child enjoy a safe Halloween.
Penicillin Allergy Testing Created: Friday, November 05, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Penicillins are some of the oldest and most commonly used antibiotics available. They are active against a wide variety of infections, are inexpensive, and are generally well tolerated. However, up...
Penicillin, Amoxicillin and Cephalosporin Allergy Created: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
About one in 10 people reports a history of penicillin allergy. Find out more about this common allergy and learn the symptoms, common causes, and ways to diagnose this type of medication allergy. ...
I keep getting thrush from my inhaled steroids. What can I do to prevent this? Created: Sunday, May 25, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Some people get oral thrush from using inhaled steroids, even if good mouth rinsing and tooth brushing techniques are followed. Find out other ways to prevent thrush for people that seem predispose...
Which Medicines Can Worsen Asthma? Created: Friday, February 05, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn about the types of medicines that can worsen asthma symptoms and cause other respiratory problems.
Reducing Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Tree Nuts on Airplanes Created: Friday, April 26, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn some important tips to reduce the chance of experiencing an allergic reaction from peanuts and tree nuts while flying on an airplane.
Advair: Safety, Side Effects and the Black Box Warning Created: Saturday, June 09, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Advair is a popular combination medication used to treat asthma. In 2006, the FDA issued a "black box" warning on Advair, based on possible side effects of one of the components of this medication....
Nasal Polyps Created: Thursday, September 06, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Nasal polyps are growths inside the sinuses and nasal passages that can occur with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, along with many other respiratory diseases. Find out more about nasal polyps, ho...
Can bleach help to reduce the amount of allergens in the home? Created: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn how using a dilute household bleach cleaner can help the symptoms of asthma and allergies.
Can I Use Allergy Eye Drops if I Wear Contact Lenses? Created: Friday, June 25, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn if you can wear contact lenses while using allergy eye drops.
Pork Allergy Caused by Allergies to Cats Created: Friday, March 29, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
Learn how being allergic to cats could put you at risk for having an allergic reaction after eating pork products.
Expired EpiPen Created: Monday, March 18, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Find out if you should ever use an expired EpiPen to treat anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.
Reactions to Food Additives and Preservatives Created: Sunday, February 11, 2007 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
There are thousands of substances, natural and artificial, added to various foods for the purposes of coloring, flavoring and preserving. Food additives have been implicated in the cause of hives, ...
sulfa allergy Created: Sunday, March 17, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Food Allergies at School Created: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Learn how food allergies should be dealt with at school, and how weaknesses in current school policies on food allergies could be placing your child at risk.
Can Allergy Medicines Really Stop Working? Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Do allergy medicines stop working? This is a common problem for allergy sufferers, who often notice that allergy medicines seem to lose effectiveness over time. Learn why this happens, and how you ...

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