2nd December 2009
Allergic reactions to antibiotics constitute the bulk of allergic drug reactions. The usual symptoms associated with allergic reactions to antibiotics are itchy rashes and slight wheezing. However in some cases, the patient may suffer form anaphylaxis or severe allergic reactions which prove to be life threatening with an inability to breathe and low blood pressure.
Though [...]
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8th November 2009
Allergies are quite common today with practically everyone suffering from some form of allergy or the other. It is the overreaction of the immune system to antigens like bee stings, some food, insect stings or pollen that triggers an allergy. There are different types of allergic reactions that manifest itself in different ways in the [...]
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2nd November 2009
Peanuts are nuts people all over the world love eating. Though predominantly used in the manufacture of peanut butter, peanuts are today one of the most allergenic foods available. They are today found in lots of food products directly or indirectly. Food labels labeled with 'hydrolyzed vegetable protein' or 'groundnuts' usually contain peanuts which can [...]
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29th October 2009
Photodermatosis is a form of skin reaction to the sun that is not connected with sunscreens and other external factors. People who suffer from photodermatosis tend to develop skin rashes on exposure to the sun where polymorphous light eruption is the most common form of photodermatosis.
Polymorphous light eruption may be induced by the abnormal [...]
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19th October 2009
It is surprising to learn that there are some people who develop allergic reactions to alcohol. The usual symptoms for allergies to alcohol include heart palpitations, headaches and feeling hot and are due to some ingredients found in wine, beer and spirits. To the few who have allergic reactions to alcohol, even an ml of [...]
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4th July 2009
Allergies are both annoying, costly and at times embarrassing, so here are some ways in which you are able to limit the affect of allergic reactions on your life:
Lets’ start really simple. Vaccum your living and work premises frequently. Occassionally allergies are caused by the air disturbance created from cleaning, however cleaning a few times [...]
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20th June 2009
If the body makes contact through either or all of the mouth, skin or nose, the allergen as it is often named makes the body secrete antibodies. These are known as histamines that fight the allergen and are the bodies normal defence mechanism. The histamine may then however go on to cause one or more [...]
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6th June 2009
Scleroderma is a chronic and rare disease that lasts for a long time. It induces skin thickening, hardening and tightness and may also involve the internal organs of the body and in turn, lead to intestinal, heart, kidney and lung problems. Localized Scleroderma is involved only in the skin while generalized Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis [...]
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6th March 2009
An insect bite is something that practically everyone experiences. It usually brings about some minor discomfort, especially in the summer months. Though most people don't have any problems with insect bites apart from some pain and irritation, there are some people who suffer allergic reactions to insect bites. This allergic reaction to insect bites is [...]
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26th January 2009
Hypothyroidism, under activity of the thyroid gland or low thyroid all occur with the thyroid gland producing less than the usual amount of thyroid hormones that are required in the body. With hypothyroidism, generally, there is a slowing down of bodily functions. This is basically a temporary but, in some ways, a permanent condition that [...]
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