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  1. How to Beat Your Allergies and Get Outside

    Tue, 2 Apr 2013

    started a week or so before allergy season. Immunotherapy or Allergy Shots This is the only treatment that can reduce allergy symptoms years. And some research suggests that giving allergic kids allergy shots may even reduce their risk of developing asthma later, Dr

  2. 8 Ways to Outsmart Your Allergies

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    and in) as well as ragweed may be even more of Shulan says. If pollen, ragweed , or dust mites are think about getting allergy shots (immunotherapy who could benefit from allergy shots consider them," says

  3. Spring Could Be the Worst Allergy Season Ever

    Thu, 21 Mar 2013

    States Department of Agriculture studies found that a single ragweed plant could be producing up to 4 billion pollen grains test; otherwise, you could be treating the wrong problem. Allergy shots may reduce or slow down your allergy problem and have been

  4. Bugging Out: Chocolate Allergy Linked to Roaches

    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    wheat and some cheese also contain this material. Allergists can help patients with cockroach allergies by giving them allergy shots with small amounts of the insect as well as removing chocolate from their diet. First reported in 1943, allergists began

  5. Top 5 Allergy Mistakes

    Fri, 23 Mar 2012

    yourself bouncing from product to product with no relief, consider making an appointment with an allergist, who might suggest allergy shots that can actually cure, not cover up, your allergy symptoms. No more late-night trips to the CVS! Nasal saline sprays

  6. Allergies: How Pollen is Affecting Your Pet

    Fri, 23 Mar 2012

    Peikes says the treatment for pet allergies is also similar to the treatment for humans. "There's allergy testing, allergy shots , air purifiers and even antihistamines that can help pets with allergies," she said. But Peikes says always consult with

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  1. Genetic Discovery Suggests Arthritis Drug May Help Some Asthma Sufferers

    Thu, 8 Sep 2011

    performing genetic screening on asthmatics. Specialists who treat asthma would certainly welcome new treatments. While allergy shots are very effective against allergic asthma, non-allergic asthma sufferers don't have as many options. "Right now

  2. Food Allergies in Kids: More Common Than We Thought?

    Fri, 17 Jun 2011

    against food allergies to some extent," she added. Some promising treatments for severe food allergies, such as desensitization therapy, are on the horizon. But the approach, which uses tiny doses of processed foods, such as peanut flour

  3. Sick of Sneezing? Allergy-Proof Your Yard

    Thu, 26 May 2011

    over-the-counter antihistamine if the above measures don't do the trick. Still no relief? Ask an allergist about allergy shots . "They work for 90% of people," Weber says. The downside: Shots can be costly and time-consuming (one or two per

  4. 9 Allergy Myths Debunked

    Tue, 17 May 2011

    exposure to the allergen has increased said. 3. Myth: Allergy shots only work in children. Experts say allergy shots , or immunotherapy immunotherapy or allergy shots are the only treatment grasses and ragweed ." 5. Myth

  5. 5 Tips for Fighting Spring Allergies

    Fri, 6 May 2011

    Consult your physician about possible treatments such as allergy shots and medication. Wash your hair and clothes regularly to accurate and sensitive. ... Treatments are more targeted and allergy shots are much more effective because we know better dosages

  6. 13 Worst Cities for Spring Allergies

    Thu, 7 Apr 2011

    and weeds. On the East Coast, ragweed can be a culprit for many seasonal allergies. In the mountain states, ragweed is not a factor. Dust mites antihistamines, nasal steroids and the allergy immunotherapy if needed." 13 Worst Cities

  7. Woman Is Allergic to Her Husband's Sperm

    Tue, 3 Nov 2009

    according to sexual health experts. "The body recognizes semen as a foreign protein just as it would recognize a peanut allergen or pollen," said Dr. Andrew Goldstein, director of the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Annapolis, Md with this condition. Bernstein, who treats women who are, essentially, allergic to their husbands, developed a desensitization treatment. The treatment is similar to receiving an allergy shot, Bernstein said. After determining the three proteins

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  1. Will Allergy Shots Get Rid of Asthma?

    Thu, 15 May 2008

    For the most part allergy shots or allergy immunotherapy . Can be very effective the effectiveness of allergy immunotherapy . In have been less convincing difficult to select an allergy immunotherapy . That can be effective

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    For the most part allergy shots or allergy immunotherapy . Can be very effective for the treatment of allergic right ideas were running -- Or allergic country divide us. Watery eyes. These studies that have been done to test the effectiveness of allergy immunotherapy . In -- have been less convincing. However some children respond very well. The children had respond very well tend to be sensitive
    a child has multiple allergens. It becomes very difficult to select an allergy immunotherapy . That can be effective because the multiple intelligence. In the in the shots don't allow for a high -- -- to reach
  2. Allergy Shots For Bees, Fire Ants?

    Wed, 19 Mar 2008

    There are allergy shots it's called immunotherapy. And its carbon and immunotherapy. And these allergy shots are very effective at preventing allergic considering a program of immunization allergy shots . Then immunotherapy allergy shots

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    There are allergy shots it's called immunotherapy. And -- -- -- its carbon and immunotherapy. And these allergy shots are very effective at preventing allergic reactions to stings so someone who has had an allergic reaction. Really should tell their doctor. The doctor will try to determine if it's the kind of reaction that should be discussed with an allergy specialist for possible immunization. They allergist might discuss with you. The chances of future reactions have that it might be and why it might be worth considering a program of immunization -- allergy shots . Then -- immunotherapy allergy shots with a venomous is almost a 100% effective action 98%. And totally eliminating the chance of a severe allergic reaction to --
  3. Allergy Shots May Benefit Asthmatics

    Wed, 11 Aug 2010

    Allergy shots have always been a controversial treatment for And a new review from reduce sensitivity in the long. One study in the review found that allergy shots had the same amount of benefit as an inhaler. But there was also an

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    Allergy shots have always been a controversial treatment for -- And a new review from the Cochran library wanted to assess the effects of
    reduce sensitivity in the long. One study in the review found that allergy shots had the same amount of benefit as an inhaler. But there was also an increased risk of side from a stuffy nose
  4. Allergy Shots For Bee Stings?

    Wed, 19 Mar 2008

    reaction that occurred after this sting. For children. Allergy shots or event in immunotherapy should be considered if the child you'll benefit from and immunotherapy. And in the cases where allergy shots are used appropriately they are quite effective. Studies

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    and the type of reaction that occurred after this sting. For children. Allergy shots or event in immunotherapy should be considered if the child has our respiratory reactions such as an asthma attack. Or a serious
    whether you'll benefit from -- and immunotherapy. And in the cases where allergy shots are used appropriately they are quite effective. Studies show that using -- -- immunotherapy. In the appropriate appropriate circumstances. Will reduce the
  5. Pollen Allergy Shots ?

    Wed, 24 Jan 2007

    causes them to become desensitized. And hopefully reduces symptoms. Recently researchers performed a review of 51 studies on allergy shots to see if the treatments were safe and effective. The good news is that most people tolerated shots well. And that symptoms

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    hopefully reduces symptoms. Recently researchers performed a review of 51 studies on allergy shots to see if the treatments were safe and effective. The good news is that most people tolerated shots well. And that symptoms
  6. Overcoming Seasonal Allergies

    Fri, 13 May 2011

    medications maximal doses even people with allergy shots are having break symptoms. One of that oral steroids there's option allergy shots which can be very effective. On the about five years old. It is at risk of allergy shots is reaction in allergic reactions even

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    terrible that there already on multiple medications maximal doses even people with allergy shots are having break -- symptoms. One of the worst things -- -- -- -- the intensely itchy red swollen -- sometimes swollen
    completely debilitated there are some medications like that oral steroids there's option allergy shots which can be very effective. On the rising -- -- happening in Europe are. -- when walking therapy and these medications --
    can wait until about five years old. It is at risk of allergy shots is reaction in allergic reactions even apply to you one week out -- actually saved a parent board that Dr. Barry. And
  7. Welcome to an Epic Allergy Season

    Wed, 7 Sep 2011

    this fall she says is the worst even her allergy shots aren't up to it. How comfortable are perfect storm. A lot of pollen. A lot of ragweed and weeds. Do a lot Pacific nation and of Agriculture found Madison Wisconsin ragweed season has grown by twelve days. Minneapolis

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    too well. And this fall she says is the worst even her allergy shots aren't up to it. How comfortable are you -- extreme way. I walk around what I Robson and engineers will spray it with all the screen and the out. The basements. From floods of my parents house. I had gotten very bad allergic reaction from. And she's right blame it on all the rain and flooding from the midwest and east moisture that -- the mold when looking at the perfect storm. A lot of pollen. A lot of ragweed and weeds. Do a lot Pacific nation and then there's global warming higher temperatures helped plants to growth which means more pollen in the air. The pollen is powerful in May be stronger more potent and it's more plentiful. And the warmer it is bill later into the year plants live meaning the fall allergy season which used to die down at the end of September. Is now expected to last into November. A recent study led by the US Department of Agriculture found Madison Wisconsin ragweed season has grown by twelve days. Minneapolis Minnesota -- by sixteen. As well as Fargo, North Dakota with an additional sixteen days
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