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Milk Allergy
Two in every 100 children under 4 years old have a milk allergy. It is one of the most common allergies in children.
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Nov 16, 2019
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Allergen Immunotherapy: SCIT vs SLIT
Subcutaneous therapy involves injections administered under the skin, whereas sublingual requires tablets given under the tongue.
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Nov 8, 2019
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Nickel Allergy
Foods, pollen, and pets are well-known culprits of allergic reactions, but regular things like cellphones or coins can be allergy too.
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Nov 2, 2019
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and Alcohol Sensitivity
Many people with aspirin sensitivity, nasal polyps, and asthma (AERD) may also experience an allergy-like response to drinking alcohol.
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Oct 26, 2019
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Use of Biologics in Allergic Diseases
Effective biologic therapies are now available to treat some persistent, chronic, and poorly controlled allergic conditions.
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Oct 19, 2019
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Egg Allergies
About 2 percent of young children have an allergic reaction to eggs.
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Oct 13, 2019
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Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders
PANDAS is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by the abrupt onset of OCD and tic symptoms, often occurring after a strep infection.
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Oct 5, 2019
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Progesterone Hypersensitivity
Progesterone hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction to an elevated progesterone level in women during a menstrual cycle.
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Sep 28, 2019
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Can You Be Allergic to Dust in Your Home?
Dust itself is not an allergen. Instead, you can be allergic to microscopic organisms called dust mites that dust particles harbor.
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Sep 20, 2019
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most common form of severe antibody deficiency affecting both children and adults.
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Sep 17, 2019
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Semen Allergy
A semen allergy, also known as human seminal plasma hypersensitivity (HSP) — is the allergic reaction to certain proteins in men’s semen.
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Sep 13, 2019
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction vs. Asthma
In individuals with VCD, the vocal cords close involuntarily when they breathe, making it difficult to move air in and out of the lungs.
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Sep 10, 2019
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Elevated Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Levels
Elevated levels of IgE are generally linked to allergic disease. However, the increase in IgE levels can also indicate many other...
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Sep 6, 2019
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Latex Allergy and Food Cross-Reactivity
Latex allergy is an immediate hypersensitivity reaction to the proteins in natural rubber latex made from the sap of the Brazilian...
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Sep 3, 2019
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Hereditary Angioedema
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare but serious genetic disorder. It is largely caused by a deficiency or malfunction of the certain...
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Aug 31, 2019
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The Myth of Cross-Reactivity Between Shellfish Allergy and Iodine Contrast Media
Many people believe that you’ll be at higher risk of iodine contrast allergy if you have shellfish allergy, due to the presence of...
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Aug 29, 2019
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Oral Allergy Syndrome
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS), which is also called pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS or PFS), is a type of food allergy caused by ...
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Aug 23, 2019
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Food Dyes and Allergies
Artificial colors, preservatives, flavors, and other chemicals have become a significant part of the modern-day food industry.
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Aug 23, 2019
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What is Occupational Asthma?
Occupational asthma is the most common job-related lung disease in the U.S.
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Aug 16, 2019
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Local Anesthetic Allergy
Adverse reactions to local anesthetics (LAs) are common, although they are mostly nonallergic. However, true allergic reactions can occur.
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Aug 13, 2019
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