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Recent Articles on Allergies: Misc.

Health Tip: A Remedy for Perfume Allergy
Getting rid of it in a whisker

Health Tip: Storm Warnings
Why thunderstorms can trigger asthma

Getting the Drop on Hay Fever
Antihistamines, decongestants some of the weapons of choice

Wash Away Allergies
Rain can provide temporary hay fever relief

Allergies? Sinusitis? How to Tell the Difference
To get proper treatment, it's important to know what's what

Meet America's 100 'Asthma Capitals'
Foundation releases list to focus on threats posed by the disease

Getting the Hives
Food and medications among triggers for allergic reaction

Claritin Cleared of Causing Birth Defect
U.S. study refutes previous link to allergy drug

Allergic Asthma: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Many Americans are uninformed about the disease, survey finds

Parents' Smoking Raises Kids' Allergy Risk
Secondhand exposure may undermine anti-allergy benefits of pets

Do Solid Foods Induce Allergies in Infants?
Conflicting findings about the link reported

Second Penicillin Allergies Less Common Than Thought
But study says skin testing is needed

Spring Allergies Are Wreaking Their Annual Havoc
Experts offer advice on how to survive the pollen onslaught

Building Defenses Against Allergies a Mixed Bag
Pets were good, but early infections were bad for boosting immune systems, study found

Beta Blockers Safe for Those With Peanut Allergies
Benefits of blood pressure medication outweigh dampened effect of epinephrine

Soap Can Protect Those With Peanut Allergies
But hand gels don't, researchers say

Spring Is Here, Gesundheit
Allergies can be particularly tough on sufferers this time of year

Antibiotics May Be Linked to Allergies, Asthma
Mouse study showed they cause changes in immune system

Health Tip: Allergy Misery
Some ways to get relief

Mice, Bugs Could Lead to New Asthma Therapy
Cockroach chemical found to play key role

Study: Most Homes Contain Mouse Allergens
Detectable levels discovered in 82%, U.S. study says

Gas Stoves Tied to Breathing Woes in Kids
Study finds greater risk even when one meal a day is cooked

Steer Clear of Sneezing This Summer
Experts offer tips for allergy, asthma sufferers

Early Vitamin Use May Boost Risk of Asthma, Food Allergy
Study found infants, toddlers given them more likely to have problems by 3

A Little Dust Could Be Good for Tender Skin
Bacterial toxin in house dust may protect infants from eczmea

Pet Allergens Found in All U.S. Homes
Even those that don't have animals, study finds

Kiwi a Significant Food Allergen
Severe reactions seen in some who eat exotic fruit

Health Tip: Bad Bee Stings
Reactions could be serious

Health Tip: Anatomy of a Sneeze
Involves lots of muscles working together

New Allergy Vaccine Shows Promise
Genetically modified pollen does the trick for sufferers

Sting of Bug Bites Can Linger Into Adulthood
But allergy shots can protect for up to 20 years

Stopping Pollen in Its Tracks
Blocking cream may reduce allergies, study suggests

Parents Miss Some Effective Asthma Steps
Many who try to get rid of allergens do the wrong things

Breathing Easy When School Starts
Students need to avoid asthma and allergy triggers when they return to classes

Health Tip: Managing Food Allergies
Avoidance is best

Digestive Allergic Disorder Rising in Kids
Eosinophilic esophagitis mimics gastric reflux

Know How to Tame Asthma
Many patients unaware of national treatment guidelines

Smog Impedes Kids' Lung Development
California pollution stems growth at most crucial age

Alternative Remedy for Allergies
Homeopathic treatments help sleep, reduce symptoms

Dumbing Down Allergies
New book offers practical guidance to allergy, asthma sufferers

Breast Milk Cuts Asthma Risk for Kids
Offers protection for first four years of life, study says

More Clues to Cause of Asthma
Researchers identify new T-cell that reduces airway inflammation in mice

Allergies Can Crop Up Indoors
Tips on how to protect children from irritants in home

Allergy, Asthma Risk Shows Up in Umbilical Cord Blood
High levels of allergen antibodies linked to increased risk of problems

Eating Peanuts May Stop Peanut Allergy Return
Recurrence rate lowest in those who challenge

Health Tip: Cold or Allergy?
How to tell the difference

Vaccine Stops Food Allergy in Dogs
Study provides hope for human sufferers

Faster Allergy Immunotherapy Proves Effective
New method deemed safe and increases compliance among patients

Drugs May Not Protect Against Cat Allergies
Study finds not enough contain recommended doses

Breathing Easier Through the Holidays
Asthma, allergy control key to enjoying yuletide cheer

Allergic to the Holidays?
Seasonal triggers can spark reactions; here's help

Health Tip: Anaphylaxis
An allergic reaction that can be deadly

Keep the Holidays Safe for Kids
Expert offers tips on fire safety, food allergies, choking hazards

Health Tip: Dry Winter Air
It's not good for your nose and throat

Wintertime No Holiday for Allergy-Prone Kids
More time indoors spells trouble; simple steps can help

Spray Approved for Nasal Polyps
Treats benign growths that obstruct breathing

New Risk for Asthma, Allergy Found
Changes in gut bacteria and fungi may increase chances of problems

Eye Protein Plays Key Role in Allergy Response
Sets up early stages of inflammatory reaction, study says

Vitamin Intake During Pregnancy May Affect Respiratory Health of Kids
But researchers say it's too early to say how changing maternal diet might help

Combo Therapy Gives Asthma Relief
Offers patients break from bad episodes, researchers say

Health Tip: Be Mitey Careful!
Mites in pet food can cause allergies

Health Tip: Rhinitis + Sinusitis = Misery
Some ways to find relief

Mouse Allergen Ups Asthma Risk in Inner-City Homes
High levels of allergen in 84 percent of kids' bedrooms, study finds

Health Tip: Dry Skin, Allergy or Something More Serious?
How to recognize psoriasis

Health Tip: Controlling Mold
Is it making you sick?

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