Allergies & Asthma

The Big Question - Is it Allergies Or a Cold?

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Millions of Americans suffer from allergies, and we all fall prey to the common cold from time to time. Though very different, these two conditions cause similar symptoms. Sometimes it is difficult to tell whether allergies are making you sniffle and sneeze or whether the cold virus is to blame.

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How to Get the Allergy Shot Without Insurance

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Whether you are self employed, unemployed or work for a company that doesn't offer medical benefits, trying to pay for an allergy shot without insurance is not an easy task. Despite their higher initial cost, allergy shots are a more economical long term treatment than the majority of prescription a

Methods of Allergy Testing Your Doctor Might Recommend

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If you think that you may have an allergy, but you are uncertain of the specific allergen causing this allergic reaction, your doctor may suggests a variety of allergy testing to diagnose your condition. The different types of allergy tests identify a variety of allergens.Since many tests work bette

Allergy Season & What Is Blooming

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Allergy season usually starts in the spring when certain plants and trees are growing. A person with seasonal allergies usually reacts to the airborne pollen produced from these plants.

Asthma in Children-Medications

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Medication does not cure asthma. However, it is an important part of managing the condition. Medications for asthma treatment are used to: Prevent and control the underlying airway inflammation to minimize long - term lung damage.Decrease the severity, frequency, and duration of asthma attacks.Treat

Tetralogy of Fallot

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Allergies and Your Asthma

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There's millions of people that have asthma caused by allergies. Maybe, you're one of the lucky ones like me who fall into this category. Allergy related to asthma is one of the most common forms of the chronic breathing disease. At least fifty percent of asthmatics have breathing problems

How to Know When to Increase Allergy Injections

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Allergy shots work like a vaccine for allergies. Small amounts of the allergen are injected into the bloodstream over time, allowing the body to build up a resistance to larger amounts of the allergens in the environment. The amount of allergen injected with allergy shots generally increases during

Can Nasal Steroids Ease Allergy Symptoms?

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Inhaled nasal steroids may help ease your allergy symptoms and nasal congestion. Here’s information about inhaled nasal steroids from the experts at WebMD.

How Antioxidants Treat Asthma

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What is Asthma?Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which a person's airways constrict and tighten, making breathing difficult. Asthma attacks can be triggered by many different problems--a reaction to a certain allergen or a reaction to vigorous exercise. Asthma affects people of all...

Herbs For Asthma

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Asthma is a chronic disease condition related to lungs.It is the condition in which the airways of the lungs get swollen and inflamed.This inflammation makes the airways narrow due to which one gets breathlessness and sometimes it may be fatal.

Exercise Induced Asthma

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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease wherein an inflammation in the breathing passage occurs, blocking the air going to the lungs. A person suffering from asthma experiences sudden attacks, causing problems in breathing, which is the bodys response to allergens.

Pollen Allergies

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of pollen allergies, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

What Are the Most Effective Asthma Remedies For Kids?

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As a parent, battling with your child's asthma should be your number one priority. Not only because asthma is one of the top diseases that should be dealt with on its early stages, but also because since it is a chronic condition that if you neglected to control, more severe consequences may ar