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Allergy to Latex
Towards the end of the 1980s there was a huge increase in those taking precautions against the spread of diseases such as AIDS, including the latex glove. Since this time latex allergy has increased dramatically. Latex itself is an extract from a rubber tree, and it is transformed into a latex mixture during manufacturing. A [...]
Poison Ivy Allergy Rash
Poison ivy can commonly cause a rash known as contact dermatitis. This is an allergic reaction that can occur after contact with the skin, in this case by the poison ivy. There are other plants that can cause such a rash due to the fact that they contain a resin known as urashiol. The rashes [...]
Treating Allergies At Home
If you have any allergies then the best treatment is always avoidance rather than treating the symptoms once they appear. This means avoiding the allergens that trigger the symptoms in the first place. There are many ways of doing this, all of which are simple and inexpensive and just require a small amount of effort.
You [...]
Allergy to Milk
An allergy to milk is known as lactose intolerance. Those affected with the allergy will have an inability to digest or absorb lactose, which is the sugar in milk. When products containing milk are eaten or drunk then certain gastrointestinal symptoms will appear due to this intolerance.
The Causes of Lactose Intolerance
The sugar lactose is itself [...]
Nasal Allergy Medications
Avoidance is the best way to treat any allergy, but this is not always possible and will not always keep all allergy symptoms at bay. When symptoms of nasal allergies are mild or intermittent then nasal allergy medications can help relieve these symptoms.
There are over-the-counter medicines available, though often nasal sprays will need to be [...]