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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.This article discusses describes pneumonia that occurs in a person whose ability to fight infection is greatly reduced because their i...
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You have either undergone a procedure or been diagnosed with an illness that has made you "immunocompromised.” This means that your immune system is very weak, making it difficult to fight off infection. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, HIV infection, and transplant surgery are examples of things that can make you immunocompromised. You must be very careful—even the slightest infection can carry the risk of hospitalization or death. This sheet gives precautions you can follow to protect yourself from infection. You will need to follow them until your doctor tells you that you can stop. You may need to be careful for the rest of your life.
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Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances.Allergies are among the most common medical disorders. It is estimated that 60 million Americans, or more than one in every five people, ...
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An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.Allergies are relatively common. Both genetics and environmental factors play a role.Allergy is caused by an oversensitive immune system, which l...
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Allergic reaction is more common than ever before. And it's not just hay fever or bee stings. This comprehensive report describes the causes and cures for everything from food allergies to poison ivy.
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Physical allergies are allergic reactions to cold, sunlight, heat, or minor injury.The immune system is designed to protect the body from harmful invaders such as germs. Occasionally, it goes awry and attacks harmless or mildly noxious agents, doi...
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Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances.Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. It is estimated that 60 million Americans, or more than one in every five peopl...
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If allergies bother you in the fall, you're most likely sensitive to one or more molds, weeds, trees or grasses.
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A short glossary of asthma terms.Allergen. An environmental substance, such as mold, pollen, dust mites, animal dander or feathers, that can trigger an asthma attack.
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Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances.Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. It is estimated that 60 million Americans, or more than one in every five peopl...
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For asthmatics, age can bring a bit of relief from the symptoms. But asthma can also appear at any time of life.
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Detailed information on allergy, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Allergy is a physiological reaction caused when the immune system mistakenly identifies a normally harmless substance as damaging to the body.
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Detailed information on allergy, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Allergies are physiological reactions caused when the immune system reacts to a specific foreign substance (allergen).
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Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances.Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. About one quarter of all Americans suffer from some form of allergy, such as as...
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Dust mites are perhaps the most common cause of nasal allergies. These mites are microscopic organisms that live in bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. They thrive in warm, humid conditions.
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If you're heading out of town, and you or your child has allergies or asthma, proper planning can help you keep sneezes, sniffles, wheezing and attacks under control.
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Food allergies affect approximately 3 percent of children and 1 percent of adults in the United States. It is estimated that an even larger percentage of the population experiences problems with food intolerance.
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Detailed information on allergy, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment There are many things to consider when a child is affected by allergies. Listed in the directory below are some of these considerations, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on the differences between the common cold symptoms and symptoms of allergies
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A hypersensitive response by the immune system to a foreign substance that is ordinarily harmless.Allergies account for more office visits to pediatricians than any other ailment, besides the common cold,.and are responsible for more missed school...
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Detailed information on allergy, asthma, and immunology Topic Index Allergy Asthma
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Detailed information on allergy testing, including blood testing (rast testing) and scratch testing
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Detailed information on allergy testing, including blood testing (rast testing) and scratch testing
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Detailed information on avoidance of allergens and treatment for allergy, including immunotherapy (allergy shots) and medication
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Glossary of terms relating to asthma and allergy [return to top] adrenaline - see epinephrine.
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Detailed information on avoidance of allergens and treatment for allergy, including immunotherapy (allergy shots) and medication
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Detailed information on symptomatic conditions of allergy, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, rhinitis, and urticaria
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List of online resources to find additional information on allergy and asthma This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician(s). The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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Detailed information on allergies in children, including information on allergic rhinitis and food allergies
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Detailed information on symptomatic conditions of allergy, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, rhinitis, and urticaria
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Detailed information on allergy, asthma, and immunology Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Home
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Some people who have symptoms from heart disease mistakenly think they are experiencing episodes of acid indigestion. Before you proceed through our advice guide, we would like to make sure that your symptoms are not likely to result from coronary artery disease.
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Is it possible for a baby to have allergies? My grandson is 4 months old. He is fussy must of the time. For the past month and a half he has been rubbing his head and nose and tugging on his ears. He has had two ear infections, but I believe there is something else going on. He has had very bad cradle cap and the doctor says he has eczema.
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Detailed information on allergies and the immune system and how a person becomes allergic to a food or product
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Sinusitis. It even sounds painful. This inflammation of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection, is one of the most common problems doctors treat. Yet a lot of us don't know much about it.
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The winter season can carry special risks, from carbon monoxide poisoning to snow shoveling injuries.
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Here aresome misconceptions about the cold, and some suggestions for staying toasty this winter.
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Even if you live in an area where winters are cold and gray, you can keep your disposition sunny and warm.
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Knowing how to prepare for a storm, and what to do during and after one, can help keep you and your family safe.
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Take care of your heart this winter. You should eat healthful foods, exercise and not smoke.
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Cold weather doesn't have to put a freeze on your outdoor exercise program. If you take precautions, you can still work out when the weather turns chilly.
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Here???s a rundown of some winter-related dangers, including heart attacks and other heart problems, the flu, snow shoveling, seasonal affective disorder, vitamin D, hypothermia, frostbite, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Exposure to the right kind of light may go a long way toward reducing seasonal affective disorder symptoms.
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Adding to the list of its possible health benefits, pomegranate juice may improve blood flow in the heart.
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Winter brings increased risk of heart attack or sudden cardiac death in men. The cold can boost blood pressure suddenly, interrupt blood flow, and make blood more likely to clot.
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