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Food Allergy Testing

Food Allergy Testing

What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an allergic type immune response to food caused by an allergic antibody called IgE. Your body can treat a normally harmless type of food as if it was a dangerous bacteria, virus or other infectious agent. Food allergies can...

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Allergy Shots – Immunotherapy

Allergy Shots – Immunotherapy

“You have options.”
For most, this statement doesn’t trigger a rush of emotion. For patients who are looking at life-saving and costly medicine, however, it can be the best three-word sentence in the world.

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11 Tasty Recipes for Children with Nut Allergies

11 Tasty Recipes for Children with Nut Allergies

If your child has food allergies, you know the challenges for him or her go beyond grocery shopping. There is the added cost of finding foods that are processed in peanut/tree nut-free facilities. There are things that are shared at parties or in class that he or she...

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5 Great Things to Do During Peak Pollen Days

5 Great Things to Do During Peak Pollen Days

If you suffer from persistent allergies, you know that the pollen count is just as likely as the weather to make or break outdoor plans. Having to cancel plans for reasons that not everybody shares, might even make pollen a bigger day-ruiner than the weather. Peak...

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How to Alleviate Everyday Indoor Allergen Triggers

How to Alleviate Everyday Indoor Allergen Triggers

Allergies strike at inconvenient times. When the culprit is indoor allergens, the congestion, sneezing, itching and watery eyes might happen as you're trying to enjoy a quiet evening at home. Fortunately, you can avoid symptoms by taking these steps to create a...

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