Get Ready For Allergy Season
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Allergies | Leave a Comment
Well its almost that time of year again. The ice begins to melt, the flowers will start to bloom and allergy sufferers will be sneezing and sniffling. You don’t need to be caught off guard by the spring allergy season, and can take steps to prepare for it. According to the farmers almanac this spring should be very wet which is bad for allergy sufferers.
Check The Levels Most major newspapers and news channels on television report daily allergen figures. Keep yourself informed everyday and make a effort to stay indoors when the levels are really high. You should… Continue reading
Read More..>>All You Need To Know About Allergy Shots
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Allergies | Leave a Comment
When medications fail to adequately control allergy symptoms and avoidance of the trigger is not easy or possible, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy or “allergy shots”. This treatment consists of a series of injections containing small amounts of the substances to which a person is allergic. After a course of allergy shots, 80 to 90 percent of patients have less allergy symptoms, and in many cases their allergies have completely resolved. Allergy shots can be given for allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (nose and eyes), allergic asthma and insect sting allergies.
Are allergy shots experimental therapies?
No. Allergy shots have been given for nearly 100… Continue reading
Read More..>>Advice for Cat - Loving Asthmatics
Posted on March 10, 2008 - Filed Under Allergies | Leave a Comment
“Do I really have to get rid of our cat?” my patient asked with a glimpse of a tear in her eyes. Her little boy, Samuel, had recently been diagnosed with asthma and she had been told that she should find another home for her cat. “Sammy’s cat is his best friend and he would be devastated to lose him.”
Cats are known to be a common allergen for many asthmatics and allergy-prone individuals. Cat allergen is secreted by glands in the cat’s skin and is found on the skin and the fur. Allergic reactions can also be caused by exposure… Continue reading
Read More..>>Now You Can Rid Yourself Of Your Dog Allergy!
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Allergies | Leave a Comment
Are you a dog owner who suddenly developed an allergy to your pet? How heartbreaking! Unfortunately, it is something you definitely have to deal with. You say that the dog is a member of your family and giving her away is absolutely out of the question. You also decide that you are willing to explore the options, look into allergy elimination, and make the necessary sacrifices so long as you and your pet stay together. You utter a spirited declaration that it is going to take more than a dog allergy to make you part with your pet.
Because your passion… Continue reading
Read More..>>Visine For Allergies - Does It Relieve Allergy Eye Symptoms?
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Allergies | Leave a Comment
Do you have an allergy?
Sometimes our eyes water as a reaction to excessive smoke in a room but once you have left the room it can clear up, if it doesn’t then your eyes may be watering as the result of an allergic reaction. You can have an allergic reaction to all kinds of things, including smoke, pollen, seasonal changes and pet allergies. If you do think that you have an allergy that is affecting your eye then you might want to try Visine for allergies as many sufferers have found this to be effective.
Symptoms of an allergy
When you suffer… Continue reading
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