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What are Allergic Reactions?
What is an allergic reaction? Normally, the immune system functions as the body’s defense against invading germs such as bacteria and viruses. In most allergic reactions, however, the immune system is responding to a false alarm. When an allergic person first comes into contact with an allergen, the immune system treats the allergen as an invader... Read Article »
Pet Allergies
Household pets are the most common source of allergic reactions to animals. Many people think that pet allergy is provoked by the fur of cats and dogs. Researchers have found, however, that the major allergens are proteins in the saliva. These proteins stick to the fur when the animal licks itself. Therefore, often it is pet dander, the skin flakes... Read Article »
Cold or Allergy?
Is it a Cold or an Allergy? Sometimes it’s difficult to tell. There is no good way to tell the difference between allergy symptoms of runny nose, coughing, and sneezing and cold symptoms. However, there are some distinctions. Allergy symptoms may last longer than cold symptoms. Anyone who has a respiratory illness that lasts longer than a week... Read Article »
Tips for Preventing Allergy Triggers
Pay close attention to the circumstances surrounding your allergic reactions and/or your asthma attacks. Understanding and knowing what triggers these attacks is the first step to prevent and avoid future attacks. Once you know what your allergy triggers are, avoid them! Also avoid common triggers such as smoke if you have asthma. Check your local... Read Article »
Preventing Allergies
The best allergy prevention is avoidance! Avoid your allergy triggers! Once you have identified the allergens that trigger your allergic reactions, avoid them! Other alternatives for allergy prevention may even start when a baby is still in the womb! There is evidence that mothers who avoid foods such as nuts during their pregnancy may prevent allergy... Read Article »
Managing Your Allergies
Avoidance! Avoid your allergy triggers! Once you have identified your allergy triggers, your must avoid them! See your doctor and discuss allergy medication options suitable for you. If allergies and their pesky symptoms do strike, have an antihistamine medication on hand to treat your allergy symptoms. Make an appointment with your doctor if the allergy... Read Article »
Prescription versus non-prescription medications
Are prescription or non-prescription allergy medications right for you? Generally, the difference between prescription and non-prescription allergy medications is the overall time period that the medications work for to eliminate allergy symptoms. Over the counter medicines are generally short acting antihistamines and relieve mild to moderate symptoms;... Read Article »
Allergy Drug Side Effects
Generally, these allergy medications, if taken at their recommended dosages, will have few, if any, side effects. Antihistamine Side Effects Drowsiness and headache are the more common side effects from some antihistamine medications, both over the counter and prescription. However, drowsiness or a slightly sedated feeling may sometimes be desirable,... Read Article »
The Ultimate Guide to Allergy Medications
The Ultimate Guide to Allergy Medications Most allergies are easily treated with medication. This guide will explain your allergy drug options, including a list of allergy drugs, what they do, and their generic and brand names. Antihistamine Medications For many years, antihistamine medications have been available and are used to treat allergy symptoms.... Read Article »
Allergy Shots and Immunotherapy
Allergy shots (also known as immunotherapy or allergy immunization) are an effective and safe treatment for people who suffer from a variety of allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma and insect stings. The treatment works by introducing small amounts of purified substances to which the person is allergic, in gradually increasing... Read Article »
