allergic reaction

Get tested to confirm aspirin allergy

Daily aspirin is often used to prevent cardiovascular events, but many people have been told to stop after showing signs of an allergic reaction. New findings suggest that although many patients have been told to stop taking aspirin due to a one-time reaction, no tests were conducted to confirm diagnosis; thus many of them were ...click here to read more

Egg allergy symptoms affect digestion, raise allergic reaction risk

Egg allergy symptoms can affect digestion and raise the risk of allergic reactions. Although not as common as dairy or gluten allergies, egg allergies still rank as a common allergy among young children. An egg allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies proteins found in eggs as harmful, thus creating an immune response. Histamines ...click here to read more

Fatal allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock rarely triggered by vaccines: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put out a report that fatal allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock are rarely triggered by vaccines. The CDC reported that only 33 people have had a near life-threatening reaction from vaccines out of 25 million vaccines administered. Study author, Dr. Michael McNeil, said, “Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children ...click here to read more

Staying Allergy-Free… Indoors

As springtime kicks into gear, amid the improved moods and budding flowers will be one of the most frustrating things in the world. Allergies. But for every allergen that is outside, there is another possibility inside. Indoor allergens are a huge problem and affect probably about the same number of people as pollen and ragweed. ...click here to read more