Allergies Articles

Distinguishing Food Allergies from Other Reactions

Medsavailable1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:55:52 -0700

It is actually a common thing for different people to have different reactions to food. These are typically sorted into two categories: the first one is food allergy, while the rest are considered other reactions.

Severe Allergy Symptoms

Medsavailable1 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:02:42 -0700

Allergies are defined as the body’s having a reaction to certain triggers. While nobody knows for sure why allergies come about, the average person has learned to deal with allergies by removing the trigger.

Relieving Seasonal Allergies

Medsavailable1 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:16:56 -0700

People who suffer from seasonal allergies would likely have a different response to the subtle changes between seasons. Instead of the usual happy anticipation, they would likely be tensed up and gearing for a whole new round of seasonal allergies, whether it’s that time when winter turns into spring or the cooling weather as summer turns into fall.

Keeping Respiratory Allergies under Control

Medsavailable1 — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:56:18 -0700

Allergies are increasingly becoming more common in the average person’s daily language, perhaps with the increased research surrounding the previously mysterious subject. Allergies are simply hypersensitive reactions to certain substances that are usually harmless.

Can Stress Induce Asthma?

Medsavailable1 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:26:28 -0600

If you have asthma, consider these scenarios: have you ever had an attack of shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing, in the midst of worrying about, say, finances or your wayward child? Perhaps you have faced up to a recent layoff, and you are worried about facing up to the pressure of doing well on job interviews, after having been out of the job market for so long.

Pork Allergy

MedsAvailable — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:58:27 -0700

Like most food allergies, proteins found in pork are what trigger an allergic reaction in humans. Specifically, the 65-kDa protein is the main allergen found in pork meat. For those who have this rare allergy, the body’s immune system reacts to the intake of the allergen stimulating a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction consequently casting symptoms abdominal symptoms, asthma, rashes, sneezing, and breathing problems.

Gluten Allergy

MedsAvailable — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:49:12 -0700

Let us define gluten first before discussing gluten allergy and sensitivity. Gluten is a protein that is found in foods such as wheat, barley, and rye. It is extracted from flour and final gluten product has a meat-like, chewy texture which is found to be high in protein and is used widely in commercial food products as additives, to give the food more valuable nutrients.

Soy Allergies

MedsAvailable — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:32:39 -0600

Soy allergy is a type of food allergy brought about by foreign proteins found in soybean. Some people have a hypersensitive immune system which makes them allergic to these proteins that is normally not elicited in others.

The Truth about MSG Allergies

MedsAvailable — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:57:03 -0600

For many years, MSG or monosodium glutamate has served our kitchen as an all-around seasoning working to improve the world’s dining experience. Yet regrettably, it has suffered a bad reputation because of several health concerns associated with it.

Ways to Live Well With Allergies

MedsAvailable — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:02:56 -0600

Individuals who have allergies might have to carry the condition for an entire lifetime. The disorder stems from an exaggerated immune response to allergens which you take in through food, skin contact, and inhalation.

Water Allergy

MedsAvailable — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:58:43 -0600

Water allergy is a very rare skin condition that only 30-40 cases are documented in literature. The mechanism of the condition is not entirely known, but it is thought to be caused by a hypersensitivity to chemicals, minerals, and ions found in water rather than an IgE-mediated allergic reaction.

The Allergy Anaphylaxis

MedsAvailable — Sun, 23 May 2010 03:47:02 -0600

The most severe of allergic reaction is anaphylaxis. Upon the initial exposure of a person to an allergen, the body automatically produces antibodies that are specifically matched to the foreign agents.

Easy ways of dealing with an allergy

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:51:11 -0700

There is never any easy solution to the problems of allergy so make it a point to focus a lot on keeping yourself better and a lot healthier.

Facing allergy disorders

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:49:14 -0700

If you have some sort of an allergy, then chances are that your immune system is intensely weak. While this can be a huge a problem it becomes extremely difficult to deal with when everything is being manifest in a physical way.

Do you have dust allergy?

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:47:53 -0700

Most patients who suffer from dust allergy end up extremely sick because these allergies often result in breathing problem which can never be too desirable.

Do you have an allergy?

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:46:34 -0700

If you suffer from some form of acute allergy which is triggered off by some kind of food material then always carry medication with you.

Are you allergic to something?

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:43:02 -0700

Allergy is not too easy to deal with. If you are allergic to some kind of food item then you need to ensure that you avoid it at all points of time.

5 Natural Allergy Remedies to Cure Your Allergy

MedsAvailable — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:42:13 -0700

Here are 5 Best Natural Allergy Remedies which should help as cure for your Allergy

Common allergies and symptoms

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:13:46 -0600

Allergy - heightened sensitivity to the effects of some body of environmental factors, known as allergens.

Allergy Mites

MedsAvailable — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:51:37 -0600

The common dust mites are those tiny creatures that lurk inside our beds and pillow covers and causes a specific kind of allergy

Preventions and Treatment of Allergies - How can you avoid Allergies

Sabrina — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:07:13 -0600

Here is a list of Prevention of Allergies, follow them and you will never have allergies.

List of Types of Allergies

Sabrina — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:05:03 -0600

Here is a list of Types of Allergies

What is an Allergy ?

Sabrina — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:01:57 -0600

An Allergy is an abnormal reaction of a person's immune system against a normally harmless substance. When a person who is allergic encounters the trigger, the body reacts by releasing chemicals which cause allergy symptoms.