There are millions of individuals all over the globe who keep dogs as pets. Regardless of where you live, it is likely that exposure to allergens from dogs could not be avoided. It is important to note that the allergens produced by dogs are present everywhere. Nevertheless, it is vital to note that some individuals […]
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It is not unusual for some individuals to experience allergy-like symptoms after ingestion of alcohol. The reaction can be specific such as to a certain type of wine or triggered by different types of alcohol. Actual allergy to alcohol It is important to note that an actual allergy is triggered once the body erroneously produces
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It is important to note that eczema is a common skin condition that can cause inflammation and harsh irritation. An individual with this skin condition can experience the symptoms if he/she has dry skin. In most cases, the skin is inflamed, hot and itchy and can even appear red in color and irritated. Emollients Emollient
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Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is life-threatening. Always bear in mind that anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and entails immediate treatment. The symptoms typically include breathing difficulty and abrupt drop in the blood pressure that can cause dizziness or fainting. A raised itchy rash develops after the other symptoms manifest or at the
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The poison ivy is a woody vine with 2-4 leaflets in groups of three. The middle leaf has a longer stem than the other two. It is important to note that poison ivy adheres to the trunks of trees and other upright surfaces with hair-like airborne rootlets that grow out of the stem. In case
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Allergic contact dermatitis is triggered by the bodily reaction to a substance that comes in contact with the skin. There are various substances that can cause allergic contact dermatitis which are commonly called as allergens. These substances will not cause any issues for most individuals. On the other hand, highly sensitive individuals will develop a
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Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome is oftentimes called as delayed food allergy. This is a serious illness that causes episodes of nausea and vomiting as well as diarrhea. In some circumstances, the symptoms can progress to dehydration due to the continuous vomiting and diarrhea as well as shock that is triggered by the low blood pressure
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Allergic rhinitis or hay fever causes a group of symptoms that affect the nose. Individuals who have allergic rhinitis typically experience symptoms after inhaling allergy-causing substances such as dust or pollen. During the fall season, the common allergen is ragweed while grasses and pollen are the usual triggers during the spring season. Once a highly
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It is difficult to determine if a child has asthma. Asthma is diagnosed with a medical test that measures the airflow in and out of the lungs. Young children might not be able to complete this test which requires blowing strongly into a tube. Since infants and toddlers could not describe how the feel, parents
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If you have not heard about Perthe’s disease, it typically affects children usually between 4-8 years old but can occasionally occur in teenagers and younger children. Perthe’s disease typically affects the hip joint in which the upper part of the thigh bone meets with the socket of the pelvis. The supply of blood to the
