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... a series of scheduled injections meant to desensitize you to specific allergens - the substances that trigger an allergic response. The usual schedule is a shot once or twice a week for about three to six months. After that, you'll need a shot about ...
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... term that describes a specific interaction between a part of the body's immune system and the environment. To be "allergic" means that a person has developed a specific antibody to some factor, called an allergen, in the environment. When the ...
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... reactions to allergens such as dust, mold, pollen, pet dander, etc., which are usually harmless to most people. The allergic immune system misidentifies un-harmful substances as harmful, and then fiercely attacks these substances. These attacks can ...
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New guidelines for diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis were released this month, just in time for the crush of fall allergy sufferers seeking relief from their allergist/immunologists. The diagnosis and ...
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Ragweed is a prolific pollen producer and the number one cause of seasonal allergy symptoms, but people who are allergic can takes steps to avoid the airborne culprits according to the American College of ...
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... start to run when you eat? Do you have episodes of sneezing associated with an itchy nose? If so, you may have rhinitis. Rhinitis - or inflammation of the nose - is one of the most common illnesses in the country and is commonly treated by ...
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Understanding the connection between allergies and disorders such as rhinitis, otitis media, and asthma is key to optimum management of the child with allergic symptoms.
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