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Go to Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
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Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
A lot of people don't want to carry their auto injectors for various reasons. Find out why it's important that you do carry it.
Go to What are the symptom differences between the cold, flu and allergies?
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What are the symptom differences between the cold, flu and allergies?
Allergies tend to have sneezing, and allergies usually do not have a fever. So if you have a fever, it's probably cold or flu.
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What do parents of school children with allergies and asthma need to think about?
For a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting back to school, a parent needs to make sure that they have the tools they need.
Go to What does a new student with food allergies heading to college need to know?
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What does a new student with food allergies heading to college need to know?
It's very important for the adolescent to really take control of the management of their allergy by themselves for the first time.
Go to Does climate change affect my allergies?
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Does climate change affect my allergies?
Pollen lasts longer in duration since the season itself is lasting longer in duration, and plants produce more pollen.
Go to Will my child outgrow their food allergy?
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Will my child outgrow their food allergy?
Foods like milk. egg. wheat. and soy are commonly outgrown by the age of five. Foods such as peanuts, tree nuts or shellfish are less common.
Go to How does nonallergic rhinitis differ from allergic rhinitis?
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How does nonallergic rhinitis differ from allergic rhinitis?
Rhinitis is basically a generic term to help describe inflammation in your nose. You can have non-allergic and allergic triggers.
Go to What should people with severe allergies know about epinephrine?
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What should people with severe allergies know about epinephrine?
The two most important things you need to know about epinephrine are when to administer it and how to do so properly.
Go to How do I introduce peanut products and egg in order to avoid food allergies?
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How do I introduce peanut products and egg in order to avoid food allergies?
The most important thing to know is that almost all infants are going to tolerate this food at this age.
Go to Is everyone allergic to bee stings?
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Is everyone allergic to bee stings?
If you are truly allergic to a bee sting, you need to talk to your doctor. You might need to be referred to an allergist to parse that out.
Go to What can I do if I’m feeling anxious about my allergy or asthma diagnosis?
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What can I do if I’m feeling anxious about my allergy or asthma diagnosis?
When we're feeling anxious, we actually tend to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to handle a risky situation.
Go to Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
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Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
When people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by an allergist.
Go to What are the different inhalers used for – quick relief vs controller?
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What are the different inhalers used for – quick relief vs controller?
The way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their asthma is being properly treated.
Go to Can my child with asthma play in school sports?
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Can my child with asthma play in school sports?
The way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their asthma is being properly treated.
Go to What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? How do I know if I suffer from it?
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What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? How do I know if I suffer from it?
Chronic spontaneous urticaria, or hives, is a condition where people will have itching, sometimes pain, and sometimes body part swelling.
Go to I’m allergic to my pet but don’t want to get rid of them, what should I do?
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I’m allergic to my pet but don’t want to get rid of them, what should I do?
Most people really don't want to get rid of their pets, and even when they do many of their friends and family have have cats and dogs too.
Go to Is postnasal drip related to allergies?
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Is postnasal drip related to allergies?
There are several different medications that can be used to treat postnasal drip, which is a very annoying symptom.
Go to What is the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?
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What is the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?
There's a lot of overlap in symptoms between a food allergy and a food sensitivity; one is a potentially dangerous reaction, the other is not.
Go to What’s the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
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What’s the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
When people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood testing options.
Go to Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
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Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
The actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and we should not be concerned about that any more.