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Anaphylaxis - definition and treatment
By admin | Jul 17, 2006 | No Comments »
Definition
People with allergies can have a variety of reactions to their allergens. Along the most extreme lines are the anaphylactic responses. Although anaphylactic reactions can be mild, the term is generally used in regards to the severe and life threatening reactions that can happen in relation to an allergen. Continue reading…
Allergies to Dogs
By admin | Jul 17, 2006 | No Comments »
Dog owners would dread the day that they develop allergies to dogs. Despite their doctor’s advice to get rid of their dogs, these dog lovers just can’t. The decision between keeping their dog and suffering allergies daily is heartbreakingly difficult. Humans become very attached to their canine companions and most would do anything not to give them away. Continue reading…
Peanut Allergy in Children - a Cause of Concern
By Staff | Jul 17, 2006 | No Comments »
Eating is supposed to be fun for children, but if they experience life-threatening allergic reactions to certain foods, then it’s another story.
Causes
A child’s immune system is generally underdeveloped until after the age of three or four. Until then, children are susceptible to allergic reactions to unknown foods. Normally, reactions could be mild to moderate such as rashes, nasal congestion, wheezing, and diarrhea, occurring right after eating. Continue reading…
What Causes Allergies?
By Staff | Jul 13, 2006 | No Comments »
What causes allergies is a foreign substance that body reacts to, or sometimes even to itself. The body’s immune system is very complex and designed to help the body heal from a variety of attackers. Virus’s and bacteria are among the bad guys. Certain cells attack the invaders surround them and basically kill them so the body can continue to survive. This is how we heal and survive from colds and viruses as well as infections. Continue reading…
