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Asthma in Adolescents

August 30, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Most of the teenagers who have asthma are also allergic to many things. The asthma can get severe even if the people with asthma are exposed to allergens of low grade. Allergies play an important role in asthma cased which are undiagnosed. Other factors that also trigger childhood asthma include upper respiratory [...]

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Inhaler Technique

May 15, 2009 Control Allergies

Asthma is a common condition that can cause variable and intermittent symptoms such as cough, wheezing and breathlessness. Chronic Bronchitis is similar but usually related to smoking. In both conditions, inhaled medication can be effective in controlling symptoms. This medication is given by pumps or inhalers. Their effectiveness relies on good user technique. In this [...]

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Allergy Shots As A Potential Eczema Control

April 29, 2009 Control Allergies

Image via Wikipedia Can you believe that an estimated one third of all Americans suffer from allergies in one form or another? Allergies today are the most common cause for chronic nasal congestion in children. Furthermore, for some people who suffer from both allergies and eczema, allergy shots are an effective way to manage their [...]

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Is The Allergy Shot Right For You

April 26, 2009 Control Allergies

Image via Wikipedia If you are interested in finding out whether allergy shots might work for you, talk to an allergist certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Shots may be right for you if you have very severe symptoms that interfere with your normal activities even though you are taking appropriate medication. [...]

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What are the Symptoms of a Pet Allergy?

March 5, 2009 Control Allergies

When it comes to pet allergies, it is sometimes difficult for some individuals to determine if they truly do have a pet allergy. This is because some of the symptoms that many individuals experience can be caused by other allergies or another completely different medical complication. That is why it is advised that those who [...]

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Childhood Asthma

March 2, 2009 Children's Health

Image via Wikipedia Considered to be the most common chronic disease in children, asthma affects over 4 million of children below 18 years old. If your child has asthma, it is best to be well-informed. Childhood asthma is characterized by the inflammation of the bronchial airways resulting to the production of excessive mucus, swelling and [...]

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Allergies in Adolescents

January 13, 2009 Healthy Eating

Image by iamdonte via Flickr Allergies are reactions by immune system that are abnormal in nature to stuff that are usually harmless to majority of the people. When somebody is allergic to something the immune system of that person gets confused and thinks that the substance is detrimental to the body. The substances causing allergic [...]

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