Category: Allergies
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Why See an Allergist?
Believe it or not the pollen season is just around the corner–6 weeks to be exact.
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Do you Pick Your Nose?
Over-the-Counter Allergy Medications Warrant Caution for Some Nasal allergy sprays can now be purchased without prescription. The next time you’re at the local pharmacy, you may be surprised to see your prescribed allergy nasal spray available over-the-counter. Many drug manufacturers are pushing for this move to make finding relief easier for some of the 50…
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Dealing with Problems by Self-Medicating
Originally posted on 123MyMD: How many of us try to self-medicate ourselves. We might do it with alcohol; we might do it with drugs; we may do it with over-the-counter medications; we may do it with caffeine. All sorts of things are used to self-medicate. What you have to look at is what problem are…
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Looking to get rid of your feline allergies? Check this out.
Originally posted on The Allergista: So, a week or so ago… I got an email from somebody asking me if I’d be interested in partaking in a research study that’s being done in an effort to rid people of their cat allergies. Since my skin reactions are so bad, I was definitely interested. I told…
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Why are allergies increasing?
The hygiene hypothesis explained very well. Another reason not to start antibiotics too soon. CLINICALNEWS.ORG Public release date: 13-Apr-2010 – In 1980, 10 percent of the Western population suffered from allergies. Today, it is 30 percent. In 2010 – one out of 10 children is said to be asthmatic and the mortality rate resulting from…
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What to Make of Dr. Oz and his Detox? Not much
Originally posted on gutsandgrowth: Although my exposure to Dr. Oz has been limited, he is not one of my favorite TV doctors. He often offers opinions in areas where he clearly is not an expert. By presenting himself as a doctor who is knowledgeable in so many areas, he has the potential of undermining the credibility of physicians more…
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Antihistamine Guide
Originally posted on PharmacistAnswers: Hello all! Our antihistamine guide on pharmacistanswers.com is complete and posted for everyone to see! Check it out: http://pharmacistanswers.com/antihistamine-guide.html Article Excerpt: Have you ever walked into your local drug store just to grab an allergy medicine and became instantly overwhelmed with all the choices in front of you? In this guide,…
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USA Today just can’t stop talking about allergies!
Want to know how to improve your make-up skills during allergy season? Look at this YouTube: Here’s the article link. Early allergy in Tulsa! Look at Tulsa which is in the “high” range for this Spring’s pollen count!
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My Sinuses Suck!
Sinus pressure can be a real problem during the cold, winter months. Do I take decongestants or antihistamines? Sudafed or Zyrtec? Are my allergies acting up? Here are some pointers on dealing with sinus infections and sinus pressure with some really cool slides at the end: Most allergens are gone in December-January, so the statement…
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Antihistamines for Colds
Originally posted on More@MedLetter: The next issue of The Medical Letter (November 25, 2013) will include an article on a new combination of the opioid hydrocodone and the first-generation H1– antihistamine chlorpheniramine that will be marketed as Vituz for treatment of cough and cold and allergy symptoms. Hydrocodone (in combination with acetaminophen for treatment…
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