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Are You Allergic or Intolerant?
Have you ever eaten something that resulted in skin swelling, difficulty breathing or worse, high fever? What might be the cause? Is it intolerance or allergy? While the symptoms may be similar in most ways, you can conclude that it is intolerance if it just upset your body and it goes away quickly. However, if it is an allergy, it could have a life-threatening effect.
How to Make Your Easter Celebration Egg-cellent and Allergy-free
Spring time is fun time because of the weather, and there are also celebrations here and there. If you’re preparing for Easter, Passover, and other spring activities, do not forget to watch out for asthma and allergy triggers that could affect your plans. Here are some suggestions on how to make your spring and Easter celebrations fun and itch-free.
#WorldHealthDay2019: What the World Needs to Know About Allergies
Today is World Health Day, and the World Health Organization will once again gather key people around the globe to discuss and participate events that aim to help communities worldwide be aware of any health concerns affecting the world.
Study: Kids with Autism More Likely to Suffer from Allergies
A study published in the medical journal, JAMA Network Open, suggests that children with autism spectrum disorders or ASDs, are more prone to have food, respiratory, or skin allergy. ASDs are neurodevelopmental disorders that begin early in childhood and last throughout a person's life. People with ASDs have difficulty communicating and interacting socially.
Autism and Food Allergies
In commemoration of the National Autism Awareness Month, researchers around the world are working hard to find causes and treatments for children with autism spectral disorder (ASD).
Yeast Infection or Latex Allergy?
If you’re a woman, you’ve probably experienced feeling an itching and burning sensation (not in a sexy way) at one point in time. While some women tend to self-diagnose this as a yeast infection and head out to the pharmacy for some meds, sometimes, it’s not always what it is.
The Cure to Allergies May be in Genetic Engineering
If you’re looking for a possible cure for your allergies, you should check out the experiments that researchers from Australia are conducting.
Foods You Need to Avoid If You're Allergic to Latex
Latex allergy is a serious health risk and it can lead to disastrous results if not treated right away. Some people experience rashes upon contact with this substance while others experience something much more dire—anaphylaxis. Regardless of whether your allergy to latex is minor or severe it’s important to avoid any allergen that could trigger a reaction.
Are My Skin Allergies Linked to Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that results in the lungs becoming inflamed when it gets aggravated. There are instances wherein the airways become even more distended, which can lead to muscle tightening. More symptoms will usually manifest such as coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing or tightening of the chest.
10 Practical Ways to Defeat Allergies
There is a misconception among many that allergies in general are just minor health concerns. For some people, allergies can be fatal if not attended right away. Fortunately, there are natural ways by which you can defeat allergies. Thus, you do not need to buy expensive prescribed medication just to alleviate allergy symptoms. Some of such ways are very easy to follow and may even come as a surprise.