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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.
Go to How do I know if what I read online about allergies is true?
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How do I know if what I read online about allergies is true?
Before you make decisions regarding your own health, please talk to your personal doctor and see if that information applies to you.
Go to Diagnosing and treating pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
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Diagnosing and treating pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Eosinophilic esophagitis, otherwise known as EoE, is a disease of the esophagus where you get inflammation that leads to what feels like either food sticking o…
Go to Should I use a home testing kit to diagnose a food allergy?
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Should I use a home testing kit to diagnose a food allergy?
The challenge with home testing kits is that a lot of them aren't actually testing the proper antibody that we're looking for in an allergy.