Allergy immunotherapy treats more than just the symptoms of allergy. It is the only treatment known to affect the allergic disease itself—not just allergy symptoms. The purpose of immunotherapy is to desensitize the body to allergens in the environment so that it...
Ear infections are a result of bacterium or virus developing in the middle ear. The most prevalent kind of ear infection is called otitis media, which can be common among kids allergies. This develops in the Eustachian tubes of the middle ear. These tubes serve to...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine also known as the colon. The other name given to this disorder is “spastic colon.” Although it is common in both sexes, the condition affects women more...
Conjunctivitis occurs when the surface of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid become inflamed. The swollen blood vessels that result give the eye a pinkish hue. Fortunately, “pink eye” (conjunctivitis) does not typically compromise eyesight, but it is...
If you have pollen allergies, chances are, you may also have a vegetable or fruit allergy. This is because the proteins in many pollens are similar to those found in fruits and vegetables. (For instance, the chemical make-up of ragweed pollen is a lot like that of...
While many foods may cause mild allergic reactions, tree nuts are capable of causing life-threatening allergy attacks. Peanuts, in particular, are capable of producing severe reactions, although they aren’t actually a true nut. Peanuts, along with beans and...
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