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Current, relevant information related to sinus and allergy conditions.
Helpful tips to treat sinusitis and rhinitis naturally as well as enhance overall wellness.
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Aug 1, 2010, Salt room therapy on shifty ground
Though advocates of halotherapy point to stories of recovery from respiratory and skin problems, doctors say there's not enough research to back up claims.
Bed bugs come out of hiding at night to feed on warm-blooded animals. Their meal of choice: People. Though experts tend to agree that they’re harmless, the insects may leave reddish, itchy welts where they’ve bitten you.
Jul 31, 2010, Donkey milk helps babies with allergies
Drinking milk from cows is the norm but in Europe, donkey milk is catching on. Doctors say it's closest to human milk making it ideal for babies with allergies.
Jul 30, 2010, Comparison of oral medications used to treat allergic rhinitis
Most doctors recommend allergy sufferers avoid the allergens, which is not always practical or possible. There are several kinds of medications available to treat allergic rhinitis, both prescription and over-the-counter.
For some people, touching the zucchini plants can result in allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammation of the skin. For others, eating zucchini can cause oral allergy syndrome (OAS), an irritation of the lips, tongue, mouth or throat.
John’s allergy to wasp stings was well-known but despite having anti-histamines in the house there was simply no time to administer the drugs and the sting took horrific effect within minutes.
... making conditions unhygienic for residents. “Skin problems, gastro, respiratory diseases, malaria, allergy etc may grip people in such environment.”
Jul 29, 2010, Children with eczema may benefit from Bi-07 probiotic
Unfortunately, however, this may lead to the undesirable development of allergies later in life. 3 The 'atopic march' refers to the increase in allergic....
Using a substitute for eggs allows you to create a similar dish to that requiring eggs. This is particularly important if you or someone you cook for has an allergy to eggs, or has been advised by a doctor to avoid eating eggs.
Airborne contaminants and irritants such as bacteria, mold and pollen can circulate through homes that appear clean. And chemicals in some cleaning products also can be damaging to your family and pets.
Jul 29, 2010, For and against, public speaks out on smoking
She takes allergy shots twice a month and carries an inhaler. Smoke seems to be everywhere. "Even when I walk down the street, folks are driving with their....
Jul 29, 2010, Asthma is not just a young person's disease
At least 40 percent of patients are 40 or older when they have their first asthma attack, says Dr. Raymond Slavin, an allergist at St. Louis University.
More than 100 reports of potentially hazardous food products were filed with the U.S. government's food safety Web site in its first seven months of operation
From a runny nose and itchy eyes to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, allergies affects one in three New Zealanders. Two Marlborough families cope with severe allergies every day.
Medication gets much more research attention than air filters in treating allergies, but there are studies that show benefit from high quality filters.
Jul 28, 2010, Six reasons to see an ear, nose and throat specialist
Frequent sinus pain is often confused with allergies. ... Chronic congestion may be due to allergies or anatomic abnormalities, like a deviated septum, ...
Jul 28, 2010, Are kids' ER visits for food allergies on the rise?
Children's visits to the emergency room for serious food-allergy reactions may be on the rise, if the experience of one major U.S. medical center is an indicator.
First, I stumbled upon this fact: Austrian Pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet first used the word 'allergy' in 1906. Did you know the word comes from the Greek word 'alol', meaning, 'change in the original state'?
School districts across Western Massachusetts have varying policies for how they deal with students with food allergies, but most do not prohibit all peanut-based products in the school.
The bad news is that while most vegetables do not cause allergies, there are some common 'healthy' vegetables which are known to contain allergy-causing....
It can help significantly in detoxifying the organs in the digestive system. Also it is used to minimize the pimples and acne on the face. However, people with skin allergy should avoid using it during bath.
Jul 27, 2010, Celiac disease sufferers wait 11 years to be diagnosed
Nearly one in four people suffering from gluten intolerance visited their doctor for a decade or more before receiving an accurate diagnosis, research has revealed today.
Living in New Mexico has renewed and deepened my love for Nature. Lush meadows, majestic pine trees, sparkling running water, and the expansive, dramatic sky....
Certain foods can cause food reactions or sensitivities which can effect your sleep cycle and many other elements of your health and wellness. Here are the four most frequently asked questions I get about food sensitivities.
Jul 26, 2010, Study of infections associated with eczema
The researchers will focus on antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and widespread viral infections of the skin, both of which are more prevalent among atopic dermatitis patients.
Jul 26, 2010, FDA approves Perrigo's OTC allergy medicine
The product will be marketed under store brand labels and is comparable to McNeil Consumer Healthcare's Zyrtec Children's Allergy Syrup, indicated for indoor and outdoor allergy relief.
Jul 26, 2010, Monsoon may trigger sinusitis nasal allergies
Battling with wheezing, sneezes and headaches? Blame it on the monsoons, which trigger allergic ailments like migraine headaches and sinusitis nasal allergies.
Jul 26, 2010, How to treat anaphylaxis when you are having an allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis is defined as a sudden onset immune mediated reaction in the body against a sensitized external stimulus. The danger in getting an anaphylaxis reaction is its potential to aggravate into 'Anaphylactic Shock'.
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