Columbus, Ga. (WTVM) - The recent unusual warm spells in the southeast has brought people out in shorts and t-shirts in March. It's also brought out another warm-weather phenomenon: allergies. Itchy eyes, watery eyes, and stuffy nose is what I exper
Oldsmar, Florida - Marci Williams knows when it's allergy season by watching her 8-year-old son Matthew. He sneezes, then he gets the dark circles under his eyes and he gets really tired. A specialist diagnosedMatthew with allergies from various foo
Allergic rhinitis is nothing to sneeze at. One in four Canadians grapples with this inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. Now, with spring on its way, your allergy patients are bracing for yet another season of runny noses and constant congest
The treatment of venom allergy involves the management of an acute reaction, as well as the prevention of future reactions. Immediate treatment of acute reactions. Epinephrine is the treatment of choice for anaphylaxis. People with venom allergy are
Use of Medications When avoidance measures fail or are not possible, many people will require medications to treat their allergic rhinitis symptoms . The choice of medication depends on numerous questions to be answered by the person or persons phys
In general, there are 3 ways to treat allergic rhinitis : 1. Avoidance of the allergic triggers. 2. Use of medications . 3. Allergy shots (Immunotherapy). Avoidance of Allergic Triggers Avoidance of the causes of allergic rhinitis can often be the be
Managing Food Allergies Treat the reaction: If a reaction to the food is present, the person should seek immediate emergency medical care. Most patients with food allergies should carry a self-injectable form of epinephrine, or adrenaline (such as a
Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis Eliminating the triggers. Avoiding the triggers of itching should be the first priority for patients with atopic dermatitis. Environmental triggers can be decreased by avoiding wool, nylon, stiff or irritating clothin
The treatment of allergies is dependent on the type of allergic disease in question. Often, allergy testing can aid in the treatment of allergies through allergen avoidance. Atopic Dermatitis The treatment of atopic dermatitis involves three major co
Introduction Background: Allergy to natural rubber latex is increasingly common and serious in children and adults. Latex is the milky fluid derived from the lactiferous cells of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis . It is composed primarily of cis
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