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If you feel ill after eating certain types of food, you might be suffering from more than indigestion. Food allergies can be serious conditions that affect more than just your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Severe cases of a food allergy have the potential of causing deadly anaphylactic shock, Read More
Allergies
Signs of an Allergic Reaction to an Insect Sting
Most insect stings do not produce an allergic reaction and are not a cause for concern. For some people, however, certain types of insect stings or bites – such as those from honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, or fire ants – can trigger an allergic reaction. This reaction can vary from a mil Read More
How Do You Get Rid of an Allergic Reaction Rash?
People with sensitive skin easily react to irritants and allergens. Examples of irritants include fragrance, essential oils, perfumes, and talc. Examples of allergens are pet dander, dust, mold, pollen, and certain foods such as peanuts. If you have an overactive immune system, then your skin Read More
What Causes Allergic Rhinitis?
Are your eyes and ears itchy? Is your nose stuffed and runny? Are you repeatedly sneezing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is also known as seasonal allergies or hay fever. It is different than allergies from other things, such as pet Read More
Differences Between a Dermatologist and an Allergist
Even if something gives us an allergic reaction, most of us can’t help ourselves from enjoying the allergen – such as eating certain foods, petting furry animals, or hanging out with friends in the pollution-filled city. Once you have an allergic reaction, your skin may start to get reddish and pa Read More
Spring Allergies or Coronavirus?
As if there was not enough uncertainty in our rapidly changing world, spring allergy season has also arrived! For allergy sufferers, this may lead to some confusing and anxiety provoking symptoms in the coming weeks. Here are five tips to help you differentiate your Seasonal Alle Read More
What Are the 4 Most Common Types of Allergic Reactions?
Whenever we say allergy, some tend to think that it’s connected to food. The first thing that comes to mind is its ability to close your throat airways or cause rashes throughout the body. However, this is not the only type of allergy you can experience. You might be surprised to know that allergies Read More
How Do You Treat An Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting?
There’s just something about getting stung by a bee that strikes fear in most people, but if you’re one of the 1 to 2 million people in the United States who are allergic to bee stings, your fear is justified. Bee sting allergies are common in the United States and can be life-threatening for peop Read More
Best Treatments For Hives
What Are Hives? Hives or urticaria is a skin reaction that appears as itchy bumps when you are exposed to a trigger that your immune system reacts to. These welts may appear as small spots or large blotches on your skin. They can also be reddish in color and come in different shapes, such as round, Read More
