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Allergy medications: Know your options
Mayo Clinic — Allergy medications - alone or in combination - can help relieve your allergy symptoms. Because you can't always avoid allergy triggers, you may need medication to help alleviate allergy symptoms. Allergy medications are available in pill, ...More…
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Allergy skin tests
Mayo Clinic — Allergy skin tests - Overview covers definition, risks, results of tests for allergic sensitivities. During an allergy skin test, your skin is exposed to allergy-causing substances (allergens) and then is observed for signs of a local allergic ...More…
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Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
National Institutes of Health — A new study indicates there may be yet another reason to reduce childhood obesity - it may help prevent allergies. The study published in the May issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology showed that obese children and adolescents ...More…
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Video: Allergy tests
Mayo Clinic — What happens in an allergy test? Watch this video and find out. If your doctor suspects that you have allergies, he or she may recommend an allergy test. It is the same test for children and adults, and it is usually carried out in your ...More…
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Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds?
Mayo Clinic — There are no hypoallergenic dog breeds, but you can reduce your allergic reactions. While some dogs may cause fewer allergy symptoms than others, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog breed. Many people think that pet allergies are ...More…
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Nickel allergy
Mayo Clinic — Nickel allergy - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this skin condition. Includes photo. Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis - an itchy rash that appears when your skin ...More…
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Dust mite allergy
Mayo Clinic — Dust mite allergy - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of allergy to dust mites. Includes picture. Dust mite allergy is an immune system reaction to a certain dust mite protein. This reaction triggers inflammation in the lining ...More…
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Semen allergy: A cause of infertility?
Mayo Clinic — Semen allergy is a rare but often misdiagnosed condition. Learn about symptoms and treatments. In rare cases, people have been known to have allergic reactions to proteins in their partner's semen (semen allergy). Semen allergy isn't a direct ...More…
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Pet allergy
Mayo Clinic — Pet allergy - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of allergy to pet dander. Pet allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to certain animal proteins. This reaction triggers inflammation in the lining of your nasal passages ...More…
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Penicillin allergy
Mayo Clinic — Penicillin allergy - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this condition. Penicillin and related antibiotics are effective for treating bacterial infections. But if you have a penicillin allergy, taking these drugs can be ...More…
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Nickel allergy
Mayo Clinic — Nickel allergy - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this skin condition. Includes photo. Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis - an itchy rash that appears when your skin ...More…
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Dust mite allergy
Mayo Clinic — Dust mite allergy - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of allergy to dust mites. Includes picture. Dust mite allergy is an immune system reaction to a certain dust mite protein. This reaction triggers inflammation in the lining ...More…