Allergy: Overview

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  • Immunotherapy for allergies to insect stings

    Article
    02/01/06, Healthwise

    Immunotherapy is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected under the skin. Over time, allergy shots can decrease the severity of

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  • Should I have allergy shots for allergies to insect stings?

    Article
    02/01/06, Healthwise

    An allergic reaction to a sting occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to substances called allergens in the venom of stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, or fire ants.

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  • Allergies to Insect Stings - Treatment Overview

    Article
    02/01/06, Healthwise

    Allergies to insect stings are treated by avoiding the insects that cause the allergy, treating mild cases with medications such as antihistamines, and understanding how and when to use an allergy kit for serious reactions.

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  • Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?

    Q & A
    11/08/06, MayoClinic.com

    Adverse reactions to aspirin are common, especially in people with asthma or sinus problems.

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  • Drug Allergies - Exams and Tests

    Article
    07/24/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor will diagnose a drug allergy by asking you questions about the medicines you are or have recently been taking, your past health, and your symptoms (medical history) and by doing a physical exam. To find out which medi

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  • Allergy medications: Know your options

    Article
    06/25/07, MayoClinic.com

    Allergy medications — alone or in combination — can help relieve your allergy symptoms.

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  • Side Effects and Allergic Reactions to Medications

    Article
    02/17/06, Harvard Health Publications

    Medication allergies and side effects are critical issues for all patients and health care providers. They account for up to 5 percent of hospital admissions in the United States and contribute to complications during the hospital stays of another 5

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  • Traditional sinus surgery for sinusitis

    Article
    08/22/06, Healthwise

    In traditional sinus surgery, an opening is made into the sinus. The opening may be made from inside the mouth or through the skin of the face. See an illustration of the locations of the facial (paranasal) sinuses.

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  • Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac - Cause

    Article
    09/25/07, Healthwise

    Contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac plants can cause a rash (allergic contact dermatitis). The rash is caused by contact with the oil (urushiol) in these plants. Urushiol is an allergen, so the rash is actually an allergic

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  • Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac - What Increases Your Risk

    Article
    09/25/07, Healthwise

    People in certain jobs or with outdoor hobbies have an increased risk for contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac and the resulting rash (allergic contact dermatitis). These people include:

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