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Latex Allergy: Symptoms & Management

Latex Allergy: Symptoms & Management

Latex starts with milky sap taken from rubber trees and is then mixed with chemicals to give elasticity. It is commonly found in rubber gloves, dental dams, dressings, syringes, toys, baby bottles, nipples, handbags, balloons, tires, erasers, rubber bands and more....

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Allergies Don’t Have to Inhibit Athletes

Allergies Don’t Have to Inhibit Athletes

The Super Bowl is approaching, and there's no denying America's obsession with football. With over one million kids playing high school football, it remains the school sport that attracts the highest levels of participation. For those who play, allergies can be a...

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The Importance of Blood Donation

The Importance of Blood Donation

In the U.S., a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The demand often outnumbers the supply of available blood in the bank. Have you given blood lately? In honor of National Blood Donor Month, it's a good time to consider doing so. Blood Donation Statistics...

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The Rise of Allergies and Asthma

The Rise of Allergies and Asthma

Allergies and asthma are increasingly becoming a major concern in the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that food allergy cases among kids increased about 50 percent from 1997 to 2011. Additionally, asthma cases in both adults and...

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O Tannenbaum – How Sneeze-inducing Are Your Branches

O Tannenbaum – How Sneeze-inducing Are Your Branches

Fall is over. Ragweed has died down, but that doesn't mean the allergies have. The wonder of Christmas can carry a few negatives including Christmas tree allergens. If you have felt your allergy symptoms ramp up since you set up your tree, there are a few things to...

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Are Holiday Scents Making You Sick?

Are Holiday Scents Making You Sick?

Holiday candles can add ambiance and intimacy to this time of year, but for some people, there's a price to pay. Allergens and irritants in candles can stir up a host of symptoms: Hay fever Sinus infections Itchy, watery eyes Head pain (or lightheadedness) Eczema,...

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Cold or flu: Which one is ailing you?

Cold or flu: Which one is ailing you?

Winter is coming. Influenza and the coronavirus are spreading fast in the United States, infecting many healthy adults and children of all ages. With more people spending time cooped up indoors, those illnesses can travel easily from person to person. When you feel...

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Winter Brings Cold, Snow…and Sometimes Allergies!

Winter Brings Cold, Snow…and Sometimes Allergies!

A person with allergies might be excited to escape symptoms during the winter. Unfortunately, depending on what people are allergic to, their allergies may actually be worse in the winter months. Pollen is not the villain here. It's the indoor allergens - dust mites,...

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Allergies? Say NO to these Jobs

Allergies? Say NO to these Jobs

Allergies affect the quality of life, and they can also affect the quality of your job. Allergens-elements that trigger allergies - might lurk in various workplaces. Here are some jobs you may want to avoid if you have allergies: 1. Veterinary or any Animal-Related...

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