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Sickness or Symptoms: How To Determine if Your Cold Is Allergies in Disguise

Do sniffles and sneezes accompany changing seasons? The common cold is a common occurrence affecting most Americans between two to four times per year. However, these typical symptoms could be something more – allergies. The line between a cold and allergies can sometimes blur, leading to confusion about the best course of action. That’s why

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A Parent’s Guide to Allergy Testing: Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Allergies

As a loving parent, you always want the best for your children. That means making sure they are happy and healthy. So, what are you to do when bothersome symptoms impede their quality of life? A visit to your local allergist’s office can alleviate the causes of this discomfort and bring your family answers and

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7 Tips For an Allergy-Free Home

Are your allergies acting up in the comfort of your home? It may be due to indoor allergens. Symptoms can be triggered by a variety of indoor irritants, from dust mites to pet dander and mold, making keeping a tidy home essential to your good health. By implementing a few simple strategies, you can create

Are you allergic to your pet?

Often the history is obvious for pet allergy: the individual was in good health until acquiring a new cat or dog. Could you be allergic?

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Are you itchy? Do you have hives? Is it a food? Is it your skin?

This patient was very frustrated with having chronic hives, or chronic idiopathic/spontaneous urticaria for 3 months.