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Seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by tree, grass or weed pollen. Key takeaways Most effective for nasal symptoms: intranasal corticosteroid spray Full...
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Skin prick and blood tests used alongside clinical history to identify allergic triggers. Key takeaways Main tests: skin prick testing and specific Ig...
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An immune reaction to a medicine, distinct from a predictable side effect. Key takeaways Penicillin allergy labels: most people labeled are not truly...
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The overlap between allergic disease and asthma control. Key takeaways Common allergic triggers: pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold Treating allergi...
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The relationship between atopic dermatitis ( eczema ) and food and environmental allergy. Key takeaways Primary treatment: moisturizers and topical st...
Continue Reading : Starting Out With Eczema and Allergy
A microscopic creature living in bedding and soft furnishings, and a common allergen. Key takeaways Where they live: mattresses, bedding, carpets, uph...
Continue Reading : New to House Dust Mite? Start Here
Reactions to bee, wasp and other insect stings, from local swelling to anaphylaxis . Key takeaways Large local reaction: swelling around the site; not...
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The practical management of an allergy serious enough to require epinephrine. Key takeaways Auto-injectors: carry two at all times Expiration: check r...
Continue Reading : Living with Severe Allergy: A Beginner-Friendly Start
A yearly Medicare prevention visit to review your health risks and plan screenings, with similar preventive checkups offered by most other health plan...
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The tests recommended for people without symptoms to find cancer or precancer early. Key takeaways Colorectal: ages 45 to 75, by stool test or colonos...
Continue Reading : Cancer Screening Recommendations for Beginners: Where to Start
Measuring blood pressure periodically in people without symptoms. Key takeaways Who should be screened: all adults 18 and older Interval: yearly from...
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The vaccines recommended for adults, by age and by health condition. Key takeaways Flu vaccine: yearly Tetanus and diphtheria: a Td or Tdap booster ev...
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The small set of measurements that describe most modifiable health risk. Key takeaways Blood pressure: normal is below 120/80 mm Hg Cholesterol: repor...
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The combination of medication and behavioral support that makes quitting succeed. Key takeaways Most effective approach: quit-smoking medicine plus co...
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Keeping within the US dietary guidance on alcohol, and cutting down where you are above it. Key takeaways Men: 2 drinks or fewer on days alcohol is co...
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