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- Q How do skin allergies affect a person's quality of life?
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For most people, skin allergies don't have a huge affect on daily life. As long as your particular allergy triggers are avoided, you should be able to live symptom-free. For people with severe reactions to common substances, it might be more difficult to... Full Answer
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- Q How do skin allergies affect the body?
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Skin allergies obviously affect the skin, but they also cause reactions in other parts of the body, especially the blood. When the body is exposed to an allergen either through contact or through ingestion, white blood cells start to produce antibodies.... Full Answer
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- Q Should I call 9-1-1 if someone is having an allergic reaction?
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Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number if the person: Has trouble breathing Complains of the throat tightening Explains that he or she is subject to severe allergic reactions Is unconscious Full Answer
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- Q How are allergies related to other immune disorders?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyAllergy is just one of several immunity dramas being played out currently as nature fights back against "progress," along with the emergence of HIV and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. All show that there are mechanisms, whether actually... Full Answer
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- Q What is the relationship between asthma and allergies?
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Dr. Larry Chiaramonte, Allergy & ImmunologyAccording to one study, the strongest correlation between asthma and any other risk factor is with allergic rhinitis. People with asthma also have allergic rhinitis 80 percent of the time. I have a feeling that it may be even higher than that. In... Full Answer
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- Q How can a person who knows they have severe allergies, prevent anaphylaxis?
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They should identify and avoid their allergens and carry medication to reverse the allergic reaction. People who have severe allergic reactions can also wear a medical identification (ID) tag, bracelet or necklace. Full Answer
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- Q Is the number of allergists shrinking?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyThe potential pool of new practicing allergists is diminishing, even as the number of current practitioners is shrinking due to retirement. There are only 5,000 to 6,000 board-certified allergists out of 600,000 practicing MDs in the United... Full Answer
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- Q How can I keep the air in my house clear of allergens?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWhen the fastidious folks at NASA studied home air quality, they found that it was five times worse than the air outside. This is why the air in your home is your final allergy-proofing frontier. Start by purchasing anair purifier with a HEPA filter. For... Full Answer
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- Q Can symptoms of skin allergies cause permanent skin damage?
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Usually, symptoms of skin allergies-like hives, rashes, redness, and itchiness-last only a few days. If blisters form, they may last for a little longer, but even those usually disappear after a few weeks. In certain cases, especially with particular... Full Answer
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- Q What is the ideal humidity level in my home to avoid winter allergens?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe ideal humidity level for your home is between 30% and 50% to ward off winter allergens. If you use a humidifier to ease the irritating effect dry winter air can have on your nose and throat, be careful you aren’t unintentionally creating the... Full Answer
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