Avoiding Yellow Jackets
By staff | Sep 13, 2007 | No Comments »
I still remember the first time I was stung by a yellow jacket. It was fall; I was in elementary school playing on the playground. I went over to a bank full of enticing goldenrods, lovely fall wildflowers, and reached to pick one. Unfortunately the one I chose was one where a yellow jacket was enjoying lunch. I invaded its space and in turn, received a sting. I remember the surprise and a little swelling, but I don’t think I even cried. Luckily, I’m not allergic to bees, which was a relief to find out since my mother is. Each time I’ve been stung since, my symptoms are the same, a little localized swelling which itches, and yes, stings. Continue reading…
Hypoallergenic Dogs and Cats
By admin | Feb 27, 2007 | No Comments »
Let us run through some common notions regarding human allergies to dogs and cats and discuss which of them are proven false, and which of them are true.
1) Hypoallergenic dogs and cats are guaranteed allergy-free
False. Any animal that has fur can trigger an allergic reaction. Continue reading…
Allergies to Cats
By admin | Feb 27, 2007 | No Comments »
If you are a cat owner and are diagnosed with allergies to cats, getting rid of your cat might not be the favorite thing you would like to do. Maybe you can first find out how to manage your symptoms without having to get rid of your pet. There are ways to co-exist with your feline friend in your own home while keeping your allergy symptoms under control.
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