Allergies And Asthma

Controversial Tests And Treatments for Food Allergies

There are some questionable practices for diagnosis and treatment of food allergies. Tests that are not scientifically valid and are considered experimental include: Blood tests that determine food immune complexes and IgG food antibodies: Such tests measure substances that all normal people have in their blood. Food immune complexes form after food digestion. IgG includes most […]

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Food Allergies: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions related to Food Allergies And Intolerance. Q: What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance? A: Food allergy involves a reaction of the body’s immune system; food intolerance does not. Food intolerance stems from problems with digestion or metabolism-the way the body breaks down food-usually because of an enzyme deficiency. Food intolerance rarely causes

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Food Allergies: Putting It All Together

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Food Allergies And Intolerance. People have adverse reactions to foods for many reasons other than allergies. Food allergy is much less common than most people think; less than 2 percent of U.S. adults have genuine food allergies. The following foods account for about 90 percent

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Handling An Asthma Emergency

You will have worked out a plan with your doctor and this plan should be followed: Remain calm and confident. Give the prescribed medication. Immediate relief usually occurs after taking bronchodilator medication. This can be repeated after five to ten minutes. Encourage the child to breathe slowly and deeply. Loosen any tight clothing. The child

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Glossary: Asthma In Children

Here are definitions of medical terms related to asthma in children. Allergen: A foreign substance that triggers an allergic response in a susceptible person. Allergens are usually common items encountered in everyday life such as substances from insects, animals or plants (such as pollen). Allergy: An unusual response to a small amount of a foreign substance that

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Additional Sources Of Information: Asthma

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on asthma in adults. Books American Lung Association: The Asthma Handbook. American Lung Association, New York, 1992. 24 pages. Bush RK and Georgitis JW. Handbook of Asthma and Rhinitis. Blackwell Science, Malden, MA, 1997. 270 pages. ISBN: 0-86542-433-0. Gershwin ME and Klingelhofer EL. Asthma: Stop

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Additional Sources Of Information: Asthma In Children

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on asthma in children. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 1-800-727-8462 http://www.aafa.org Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA)  Phone: 1- 800-878-4403 http://www.aanma.org National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov American Lung Association  Phone: 1-800-586-4872 http://www.lungusa.org

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What Is Asthma in Children?

Asthma is a condition that affects the air passages in the lungs. These air passages are made up of thousands of tiny tubes that bring the air in and out of the lungs. It’s a two-step problem: When a child has asthma, the air passages are inflamed, which means they are red and swollen. The

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What Are The Symptoms Of Asthma?

Asthma symptoms occur as the child’s lungs react to something to which they are sensitive. Inside the lung: The many tiny muscles surrounding the air passages tighten, making them narrower than usual. The air passages become swollen and more inflamed. The swollen air passages produce more mucus, further clogging the already narrow tubes. This results

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