Allergies : Risk Factors

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Drug interactions are changes in the effect of one drug due to the effect of either another drug taken at the same time (drug-drug interactions) or food consumed while the drug is being taken (drug-food interactions). Some drugs are deliberately combined for administration because there are beneficial effects to be derived.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication).
Source:ADAM
Date:July 19, 2007
Detailed information on different types of drug rashes, including acne, exfoliative dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, hives, morbiliform/maculopapular rash, purpuric eruptions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Source:StayWell
A drug allergy is an adverse reaction to a medication, often an antibiotic, that is mediated by the body ' s immune system. A drug sensitivity is an unusual reaction to a drug that does not involve the immune system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
If you want to be fully informed, you should read the fine print connected with any drug that you intend to use.
Source:StayWell
Drug metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances. Precautions Drugs can interact with other drugs, foods, and beverages.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Detailed information on food-drug interactions
Source:StayWell
A guide to information available online and in print about the side effects of prescription drugs.
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Can the high blood pressure drugs Vasotec and Toprol affect the libido?
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Exploring the causes and treatment for loss of taste, which may result from years of taking high blood pressure medications.
Source:StayWell
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments save lives. They also can bring a variety of temporary but unpleasant side effects.
Source:StayWell
A food allergy or sensitivity is a person ' s immune system reaction to eating a particular food. The word allergy comes from two Greek words: alos, meaning " other " and argon, meaning " action.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Detailed information on food allergy, including food intolerance and food allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Although many people believe they have a food allergy, true food allergies are not that common.
Source:StayWell
This report describes causes and treatments for the most common age-related skin problems. It also reviews the newest and most effective cosmetic treatments, including anti-aging creams, laser procedures, Botox injections, and surgeries.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on insect bites, including fleas, mites, chiggers, and ticks
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on insect bites, including bee stings, flea bites, mite bites, chigger bites, spider bites, tick bites, and lyme disease
Source:StayWell
Many products seek to prevent bug bites, but products containing DEET (usually listed on labels as N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) are quite effective.
Source:StayWell
An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as "foreign" or "dangerous" but cause no response for most people.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 15, 2007
Detailed information on pollen allergy, also called hay fever, including information on which plants produce the most pollen and allergic rhinitis prevention during pollen season
Source:StayWell
Your allergies could be caused by plant pollens such as those from weeds, grasses and trees, or outdoor molds.
Source:StayWell
For many allergy sufferers, pollen and mold are the main problems.
Source:StayWell
If allergies bother you in the fall, you’re most likely sensitive to one or more molds, weeds, trees or grasses.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on pollen allergy, also called hay fever, including information on which plants produce the most pollen and allergic rhinitis prevention during pollen season
Source:StayWell
Bee PollenOther Name(s):pollenGeneral Description:Pollen is found in flowering plants. Bees collect pollen while they are searching for nectar.
Source:StayWell
The belly should feel soft and not tender...Medical conditions causing an enlarged liver or spleen can be serious and must be ruled out by your doctor...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 14, 2007
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Source:StayWell
It is essential that even young children eat healthy and learn healthy eating habits, in order to develop normally and reach their full growth potential.
Source:StayWell
Detailed nutrition information for the toddler
Source:StayWell
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Source:StayWell
Parents need to be prepared to focus their energy on soothing, distracting or comforting their child during the flight.
Source:StayWell
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