Tips to Remember: Rhinitis
Do you have bouts of sneezing and itching, or a runny or stuffy nose that do not seem to go away? If so, you may have rhinitis. Rhinitis is one of the most common illnesses in the United States , affecting more than 50 million people. It often ... [... more]
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AAAAI - Patients & Consumers: Find An Allergist: Search
Physician Referral Directory: Search *FAAAAI denotes members who have achieved recognition as leaders in the field of allergy/immunology Changing or Updating Information Directory Resources What is a board certified Allergist/Immunologist? Disclaimer [... more]
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Country star Trace Adkins' family talks about coping with food allergies. Nearly 4 in 10 adults use some form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). Can CAM help you? Read more in Elements of Allergy & Asthma. Creating an ... [... more]
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When Asthma and COPD Coexist
Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, are common respiratory ailments that can affect people for many years. Asthma can affect people at any point in their lives, whereas COPD ... [... more]
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Tips to Remember: Recurrent or unusually severe infections
We live in a sea of germs, and everyone gets an infection at least once in a while. However, while most people can recover on their own from most infections, some people experience recurring infections that require antibiotic treatment. For ... [... more]
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Tips to Remember: Asthma and pregnancy
During pregnancy, mothers-to-be may feel uneasy taking medications. However, if a pregnant woman has asthma, it is doubly important that her symptoms be well-managed to increase both her health and her baby's health. Uncontrolled asthma can be a ... [... more]
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Rhinosinusitis: Terminology (Glossary of Terms)
Symptoms of rhinosinusitis that begin suddenly, often about one week after a typical "cold". A loss of the sense of taste. Patients who experience anosmia may also experience partial ageusia. A loss of the sense of smell. Anosmia is a common ... [... more]
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AAAAI - En Espanol: Rinitis
La rinitis es una de las condiciones alérgicas más comunes en los Estados Unidos, y afecta a más de 50 millones de personas. A menudo coexiste con otros trastornos alérgicos, como el asma. La rinitis tiene un impacto [... more]
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AAAAI - Patients & Consumers: Find An Allergist: Search
Physician Referral Directory: Search *FAAAAI denotes members who have achieved recognition as leaders in the field of allergy/immunology What is a board certified Allergist/Immunologist? Changing or Updating Information Directory Resources Disclaimer [... more]
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GERD and Asthma
Nineteen million Americans, from infants to seniors, suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you have asthma, your chances of having GERD are higher than those without the condition. Studies show that as many as 70% of patients ... [... more]
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Infecciones recurrentes o de una gravedad desacostumbrada
Vivimos en un mar de gérmenes y todos acabamos infectándonos de vez en cuando. No obstante, aunque la mayoría de las personas puede recuperarse espontáneamente de la mayor parte de las infecciones, algunos experimentan [... more]
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AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Seniors and Asthma
Seniors, as well as children, are particularly susceptible to the effects of ozone pollution. Those with asthma and rhinitis seem to be more sensitive to pollutants. Epidemiologic studies have shown increased emergency hospital admissions for ... [... more]
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