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Food Allergies: The most common foods to have a food allergy to are: wheat, milk, egss and soy. Allergic reactions can be mild, as a rash, to severe which can cause compromise of your airway, called anaphylaxis.
Sinus Rinse: The benefits of sinus rinse are to clean irritants and allergens, decrease inflammation, and make medications more effective. Sinus rinse can improve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, post nasal drip and headache.
Allergy safe meals. In people with a food allergy it is important to use ingredients that will not cause an allergic reaction. People with food allergies can have a severe reaction such as anaphylaxis, if they are exposed to the food that they are allergic to.
This animated video shows you what allergic rhinitis is. Allergic Rhinitis is sometimes called Hayfever. Video courtesy of Blausen Medical.
This animated video reviews allergies. Allergies are commonly caused by environmental antigens such as tree pollen and dust mites. Symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing, as well as skin rash and diarrhea. Treatment sometimes includes an intra nasal steroid. Video courtesy of Blausen Medical.
Dr. Dan Atkins of National Jewish Health talks with Good Morning America about the latest in peanut allergy research.
RNN examines the controversy surrounding peanut allergy precautions. Dr. Clifford Bassett, an allergist in NY comments. Because of the increase in peanut allergy, schools must take precautions such as hand sanitizer. Schools have Epi pens available to treat anaphylaxis, a life threatening allergic response which causes low blood pressure, wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea and hives.
RNN's Karen DePodwin reports on what some are calling the peanut allergy "epidemic". Dr. CLifford Bassett, an allergist in NY comments on the increasing number of peanut allergies.
Insect allergy: National Jewish physician reviews how best to avoid insect bites, and what to do if allergic to insects.