Pneumonia vs. Cold: Difference in symptoms, causes, and treatments
In order to properly treat any condition, incidental or serious, you must be able to first properly identify it. Differentiating a cold (sometimes called, infectious rhinitis)...
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Side effect of allergy medication you didn’t know
With allergy season in full swing, many of us are reaching for antihistamines and other allergy medications for temporary relief. Although allergy medications may stop the...
Multiple sclerosis disease activity link to food allergies studied
Multiple sclerosis disease activity link to food allergies has been studied. The findings of the study revealed that multiple sclerosis patients with a history of food...
Seasonal allergies 2016 update: spring pollen increases hay fever (rhinitis) and asthma attacks
Seasonal allergies 2016 update: spring pollen increases hay fever (rhinitis) and asthma attacks. With winter falling behind us, spring is peaking its head. And although many...
Asthma and atopy linked to an increased risk of suicide, depression in young adults
Asthma and atopy is linked to an increased risk of suicide and depression in young adults. Atopy is a genetic predisposition to develop allergies. It is...
Chronic hives (urticaria) and penicillin allergy have a strong association: Study
Chronic hives (urticaria) and penicillin allergy have a strong association, according to research. The study found that those living with a penicillin allergy are three times...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus) patients are more vulnerable to infections which can lead to mortality
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are more vulnerable to infections which can lead to mortality. Researchers found that hospitalizations of lupus patients due to serious infections...
Poison ivy rash affects some people more due to poor handling
Poison ivy is a plant that can cause an uncomfortable and unsightly rash, but it’s important to know that poison ivy rash affects some people more...
Holiday allergies, asthma attack triggers to avoid during the holiday season
Many people assume that allergies and asthma are problems that disappear once the cold weather kicks in, but this isn’t the case, especially during the holiday...
Nasal polyps can result from chronic inflammation due to asthma, infection and allergies
Nasal polyps can result from chronic inflammation due to asthma, infection and allergies. Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous, painless growths that line the inside of the...