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How is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) different than hives?
Acute hives are what it sounds like. You get exposed to something, you have hives. You treat them, they go away like it was never there.
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My child has severe eczema, should I eliminate certain foods from their diet?
Allergist Melinda Rathkopf, MD, explains why elimination diets aren't beneficial for children with eczema, and why they can even be harmful.
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Are chronic hives treated differently than acute hives?
Essentially what happens with acute hives is you get exposed to the allergen, you have hives, you take the allergen away.
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Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
Itch is one of the most common complaints we see and treat in eczema. It keeps kids up at night, their skin can get sore and bleed.
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Study: Parents’ Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis May Influence Child’s Diet
A new study showed that elimination diets in the case of AD only mildly improved AD lesions in one-third of the study participants.
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Estudio: La comprensión de los padres sobre la dermatitis atópica puede influir en la dieta del niño
Un nuevo estudio mostró que las dietas de eliminación en el caso de la DA solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones de DA en un tercio de los participantes del est…
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Allergy, Allergy Symptoms, Allergy Treatment, Asthma, Asthma Symptoms, Asthma Treatment, Child Allergies, Food Allergies, Insect Allergies, Severe Reactions, Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine, Skin Allergies, Skin Symptoms (Itching, Hives, Etc)
Make Summer Camp Plans Now for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
It takes a lot of preparation to get a child out the door to camp, so parents are already laying their plans for this summer.
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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.
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5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
The pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.
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La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
Un nuevo estudio muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que toca la piel
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Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
Entre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
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Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Two new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching the skin.
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Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
Among people who suffered with AD, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month
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A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
If your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from sudden flares.
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Why should I see an allergist for my eczema?
Allergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help you know what to avoid
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Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
If your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper testing.
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News roundup: Breaking news on oral food challenges
HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is given …
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Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los alergólogos al diagnosticar una alergia alimentaria.…
