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An allergic reaction occurs when your body overreacts to something that is usually considered harmless, such as pollen, dust, or certain types of food. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from mild to severe, and in some people, they can become life threatening if not treated quickly and Read More
Allergic Reaction
How to Tell If You Are Allergic to an Insect Sting
If you've ever been stung by an insect, you know it’s not a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, some people are allergic to insect venom and can experience life-threatening reactions if they're exposed to a sting. Knowing how to tell if you’re allergic is important so that you can be prepared in the Read More
Symptoms of Allergic Reactions And How to Deal With Them
Allergic reactions can vary widely from person to person and even over a person’s own life. However, there are commonalities among allergic reactions. Here’s more on allergy symptoms and how to deal with them. The Sources of Allergic Reactions People with allergies have overactive immune systems. Read More
3 TIPS FOR TAKING THE STING OUT OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION
Getting stung by a bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, or fire ant may be a relatively minor – if temporarily painful – injury to some, but for those who experience an allergic reaction to insect stings, it can be a much more serious medical issue. There are three types of reactions to insect Read More
How to Reduce Allergic Reactions
Allergies are an overreaction to a substance. As an allergy sufferer, you must pay special attention to your interactions with substances around you if you want to prevent the uncomfortable symptoms of an allergic reaction. Fortunately, many allergy sufferers continue to live normal lives. Reducing Read More
How to Treat an Allergic Reaction
Allergies are very common and are diagnosed at any age. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there are over 50 million Americans that have allergies. You know you have allergies if you have an overreaction to a substance that is actually harmless. These are called allergens. Read More
Allergic Reaction Treatment 101: How Do You Make an Allergic Reaction Go Away Fast?
While allergies are usually cursed as annoying, they are far from being a trivial inconvenience for many people. Allergies can dampen one’s mood, affect one’s quality of life, and weaken the immune system. In severe cases, allergy reactions can even be life-threatening. It stands to reason that Read More
10 Tips to Avoid Allergy Symptoms
Nobody wants to suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions can be extremely unpleasant, preventing you from participating in daily activities in the process. They occur when your body overreacts to a normally harmless substance, such as pollen or dust. Symptoms can range from mild (sneezing, watery Read More
First-Aid Treatment for Allergic Reaction
An allergic reaction can be a frightening experience, because although it is predictable, it is not always avoidable. As if that were not enough, an allergy reaction, particularly a severe one, can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms like difficulty breathing. That is why it is imperative Read More
Allergies: Do You Know The Symptoms?
Allergies are an overreaction by the immune system to a perceived threat, which are called allergens. You could be allergic to substances in your environment or certain foods. You could also be allergic to stinging insect bites. Allergy testing, namely the skin prick test, can test for 50 known Read More
