News and Features Related to Allergies
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Want Babies Without Allergies? Try This
By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- A new Swedish study suggests that parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach to introducing their children to the wide world of microbes: Just pop their pacifiers into t
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Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Spring is here, and so are seasonal allergies. For the millions who suffer from hay fever or asthma in the United States, a new under-the-tongue treatment may hold promise. Pills and drops designed to desensitize the immune syste
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Skies Not-So-Friendly for Passengers With Nut Allergies
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- For most passengers, airline travel is safer than ever these days. But for people with peanut or tree-nut allergies, a routine flight can end in disaster. Many airlines still serve peanuts and tree nuts, or snacks and meals tha
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Shifting Temps May Prime You for Spring Allergies
March 5, 2013 -- Spring allergy season is again off to an early start in many parts of the country, and doctors say there are some signs it may be even more miserable than usual this year. Last year was the fourth warmest winter on record, with consistently mild temperatures. That led to record-brea
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Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News) -- Tattoos have become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years, but along with that comes a rise in problems such as allergic reactions and infections, an expert says. More than one-third of Americans aged 18 to 2
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Asthma Drug Takes the Itch Out of Chronic Hives
Feb. 25, 2013 (San Antonio, Texas) -- The asthma drug Xolair appears to be a safe and effective treatment for chronic hives, a new study shows. The results of the study were presented at a news conference here at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) meeting. The results were
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Should You Get Allergy Shots?
Allergy shots don't cure allergies, but they should reduce your symptoms noticeably. They are best if you have severe allergy symptoms or symptoms that last more than three months every year, says Michael Land, MD. They can also help people who can't take allergy medicines because of side effects or
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Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Hay fever sufferers may find some relief with acupuncture, a new study suggests, though the therapy's appeal in the "real world" is yet to be seen. The study, of 422 people with grass and pollen allergies, found that those randomly
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Anaphylaxis: Where to Find Information & Support
If your child has a serious allergy, make an appointment with a pediatric allergist or immunologist. Your doctor can give you a referral. Your pediatric allergist will do tests to find your child's allergy triggers, create a treatment plan for those allergies, and tell you what you need to do to man
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Allergic Reactions at School
Many children have allergies. Most never have a dangerous allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Still, it's best to be prepared, including when your child is at school. Your child's allergist can help. They can use blood and skin tests to identify your child's allergy triggers, review your child's a
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