Archive for the 'Allergies' Category

Common Allergies and Symptoms

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Symptoms of allergies can be manifested in different ways. These manifestations are called symptoms in medical jargon. Allergy symptoms can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
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What Causes Allergies

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Allergies aren’t just about a runny nose and scratchy throat. In fact, allergies are caused by a reaction in your immune system. Read more about it in our Allergy Care Center. Allergy is one such condition. People with allergies have genes that make them more likely to develop a bodily reaction to various substances they are exposed to.
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Skin Allergies in Dogs

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Skin Allergies in dogs are quite common occurence.This problem may be caused due to substances like pollen, molds, dust bites, etc. It can also be caused due to consumption of poisonous and stale foods like chocolates, macadamia nuts, yeast dough, etc.This type of reaction, again usually severe itching.
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Signs of Pet Allergies

Monday, July 6th, 2009

The signs of pet allergies include excessive licking, grooming a particular area, diarrhea, vomiting, soft stool and a raised, bumpy rash. Identify the signs of a pet allergy, which are similar to signs of human allergies.
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Home Remedies for Allergies

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Many people do not realize that there are some simple and very effective home remedies for allergies.When it comes to home remedies for allergies, the first place to start is to focus on your diet, and it’s quite common that refined or processed foods can be the culprit. Often, these foods not only offer no nutritional value, but also help to create or enhance allergies within the body. This is a great starting point, and one that should be looked at initially.
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Symptoms of Bee Sting Allergies

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Normally, a single bee sting causes nothing more than minor discomfort. When the victim is allergic to bee venom, however, a range of additional symptoms can occur.Symptoms of Bee Sting Allergies are as follows.
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Dogs For People With Allergies

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

For people with allergies,it is miscomfortable to get a dog.However,dogs are loyal companions and considered a member of the family. For them, life without a dog is meaningless.The truth is that, some dogs cause fewer allergy symptoms in some people. There are no hypoallergenic dogs. Most people believe that dog and cat allergies are caused by their fur, however, in reality the source of the allergy is often a protein contained in their saliva and urine, that sticks to the animal’s dead, dried flakes of skin (dander).
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Wheat Allergies Symptoms

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

While wheat allergies can cause many symptoms, wheat allergies are most commonly associated with three classic allergy symptoms: asthma, eczema (or atopic dermatitis), and, rarely, anaphylaxis.Signs and symptoms of wheat allergy can also include:
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Food Allergies and Unexplained Weight Gain

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Many people do know that food allergies can result in digestive disturbances, joint pain, arthritis, skin rashes, asthma, dry cough, or low in energy. For some people their food allergies are so extreme that they become frustrated because the allergy simply causes unexplained weight gain.
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