Allergies

How to Find Hidden Wheat in Processed Foods

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If you suffer from a wheat allergy or sensitivity, or if you have celiac disease and follow a gluten-free diet, you need to know which products contain wheat and which do not. But with such a wide variety of processed foods available with ... more »

How to Find Out if You Have Food Allergies

By Jennifer Harshman

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Food allergies are sneaky - they can cause a variety of symptoms, and they can be hard to identify. An elimination diet can help you to determine which foods are causing problems for you... more »

How to find out if your kids have food allergies

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Finding out that your child has food allergy can be pretty easy once you know the signs to recognize as a symptom as a food allergy. While each person is different the majority of food allergies start by a runny nose and a tingling of the tongue ... more »

How to Find Recipes for Food Allergies

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Food allergies affect the way that people think about food. Instead of enjoying their meal, they must worry about the possibility that their meal contains an allergen. However, finding recipes that are designed for people with specific food ... more »

How to Find Relief From Hives or Wheals

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Most of us have experienced hives or wheals at one time. They usually occur due to an allergic reaction to some stimuli and are characterized by red, itchy, inflamed raised areas of skin. Certain medications, drugs, insect bites, foods and other ... more »

How to Fly Safely When You Have Allergies

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Allergies are a travel companion you can definitely do without, and air travel presents a special set of challenges for those at risk. Severe allergic reactions on a plane are particularly dangerous because medical assistance is often not readily ... more »

How to Get a Blood Allergy Test

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A blood allergy test is used to determine if you are allergic to certain substances. When you are allergic to a substance, your immune system produces antibodies to fight off that substance. Those antibodies remain in the blood even after the ... more »

How to Get a Medical Alert Bracelet to Prevent Anaphylactic Shock

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Anaphylactic shock is caused by a massive allergic reaction that can shut down your respiratory and pulmonary systems in a very short time. By wearing a medical alert bracelet that identifies you as anaphylactic, and also describes the allergens ... more »

How to Get Immunotherapy

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You can use immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy shots, to reduce your sensitivity to common allergens. Immunotherapy is a form of therapy that is given weekly over a period to increase your tolerance gradually. Once you reach a therapeutic ... more »

How to Get Pet Allergy Medication

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The most common symptoms related to pet allergies are itchy and swollen eyes, runny nose, hoarseness in the throat, nasal congestion and sneezing. You can get antihistamines and other medications, which can control your pet allergy symptoms. Some ... more »

How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac

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Easily rid even the worst cases of poison ivy/oak/sumac with household items and manage it with a few store-bought items. An inexpensive alternative to buying over the counter scrubs, washes, ointments, etc... more »

How to Get Schools to Follow Special Diets

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If your child has special dietary needs, getting the school to follow their diet is very important, but it can be challenging. Here's how to make the process easier... more »

How to Handle Allergies

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About 20 percent of the population suffers from allergies to some extent. The body's immune system reacts to a substance such as mold, dust, pet dander, pollen or food producing various symptoms. The severity of an allergic reaction varies from ... more »

How to Handle Serious Allergies

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Sometimes there are simple solutions to serious allergies. (Consult a doctor if you need one. The author is not a medical or financial or legal expert. If you need that consult one. The author writes for entertainment and sharing information only)... more »

How to Help a Child Cope With a Food Allergy

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Food allergies can produce mild reactions with few symptoms, or they can result in severe, life threatening responses. This condition can be frightening for parents and annoying or embarrassing for the child. With help, the child can learn how to ... more »

How to Help an Asthmatic

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How your lifestyle can hurt Asthmatics.. more »

How to Identify a Latex Allergy

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Latex can cause painful and life-threatening reactions in those allergic to it. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of their latex allergy because symptoms appear only after repeated exposure, such as when working in a healthcare setting or ... more »

How to identify a poison ivy rash

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This simple how to article will help you identify poison ivy rash. **note, rashes, blisters from poison ivy may appear in various ways**.. more »

How to Identify Dander Allergy Triggers

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When you are suffering from an allergy, it's important to note what is causing it. It could be anything from pollen to dander, and if you suffer from multiple allergies, you may see different symptoms for different allergens. It's important to ... more »

How to Identify Dust Mite Allergy Triggers

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The symptoms of a dust mite allergy closely resemble the symptoms of asthma, or other types of pollen-based respiratory conditions. To find out whether you have a dust mite allergy, you need to identify the triggers that cause such symptoms as ... more »

How to Identify Mold Allergy Triggers

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Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in dark, warm, moist areas in the home or outside. Like all fungi, mold reproduces by releasing spores. When those spores contact human skin or are breathed in, they trigger allergic reactions similar to ... more »

How to Identify Pollen Allergy Triggers

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You recognize the symptoms well. You're reaching for tissues, sneezing uncontrollably and fighting to see through itchy, watery eyes. It's your allergies again. Studies show that more people are affected by pollens than any other airborne ... more »

How to Identify Smoke Allergy Triggers

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Triggers are also known as the things that set off allergic reactions. In the case of a smoke allergy, the triggers are essentially synonymous with the allergy itself (i.e., smoke particles). However, there are many places in which you may be ... more »

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

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The eyes are the window to the soul, the portal through which we absorb the world, and allow us to enjoy the beauty in all things. Keeping your eyes healthy and safe should be a very high priority. It’s not hard to take care of your eyes. Common ... more »

How to Know if You Have a Peanut Allergy

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Peanut allergies can be more than just an annoyance, they can be deadly. It is important to know the symptoms of an allergic reaction to peanuts--it could save yours or another's life... more »

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