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Allergies: General Resources
Allergies A to Z
Myron A. Lipkowitz, RP, MD
Facts on File, Inc.
Department M274, 11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001
(212) 290-8090 or 1-800-322-8755
Allergies, Disease in Disguise: How to Heal Your Allergic Condition
Caro... |
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Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics America, Inc. (AAN/MA)
3554 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-4403 or 1-800-878-4403
www.podi.com/health/aanma
Allergy Management Center
www.aaai.org/aadmc/
The Allergy Report
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Adenoids
Glands or lymphoid tissue in the upper part of throat below the nose, also
known as the pharyngeal tonsil.
Adenoidectomy
The surgical removal of enlarged adenoids to help prevent blockage of the
eustachian tubes and ear infections. This is us... |
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Many people turn to alternative and complementary treatments when they have a
chronic illness. Complementary and alternative medicines are medical treatments
that are different from the traditional treatments you would receive at most
U.S. doctors' offi... |
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that
results in recurring acute episodes (attacks) of breathing problems such as coughing,
wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms occur beca... |
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I use an inhaler to control my asthma. Will this harm my baby?About
one out of every 15 pregnant women has asthma, and whether to use their
inhaler is one of the most common concerns. The best thing to do is
to talk to your doctor, who will look at how ... |
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes (branches of the windpipe). When
an asthma attack occurs, muscles around the airway tighten and mucus builds up
in the lining of the airway. The airway then becomes irritated and swollen,
all... |
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Acute: Sudden
Adverse: Undesirable
Allergen: A substance (such as a food or pollen) that your body
perceives as dangerous and can cause an allergic reaction
Allergy: An exaggerated response to a substance or condition produced
by the release of hi... |
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Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as
many as 10 to 12 percent of children in the U.S. and, for unknown reasons, is steadily
increasing. It can begin at any age, but most children have their first symptoms
by age 5.... |
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Asthma Care Program
The Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
www.clevelandclinic.org
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics America, Inc. (AAN/MA)
2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22031
1 (800) 878-4403... |
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a disorder of the lungs that causes the airways to:
Swelling (inflammation); specifically in the airway linings
Produce large amounts of mucus that is thicker than normal
Become more narrow, due to muscle contractio... |
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes or airways of the lungs.
Air is normally taken into the body through the nose and windpipe and into the
bronchial tubes. At the end of these tubes are tiny air sacs (alveoli) that
deliver fresh... |
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What are molds?
Molds are a type of fungi. Mold spores, the reproductive "seeds"
of molds, are everywhere; they are in the air and fall on many surfaces. In the
outdoors, molds are a necessary part of the environment and help break down
organ... |
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease of the airways, or branches of the lungs (bronchial
tubes), that carry air in and out of the lungs. Asthma makes breathing difficult
and causes a feeling of not getting enough air into the lungs. The changes that
occ... |
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Children breathe easier with an asthma outreach program that educates
families and schools on controlling this chronic airway disease.
Ten-year-old Jessica Horvat opened the freezer door and took out her favorite
stuffed animal. She hugged the cold be... |
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By monitoring their symptoms and practicing self-management, people
who have asthma can
live free of asthma symptoms. An important part of learning to control asthma is keeping a
daily asthma diary. The asthma diary is used to:
Record daily pea... |
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To diagnose asthma, your doctor will review your medical history, family
history, and symptoms. He or she will be interested in any history of breathing
problems you might have had, as well as a family history of asthma or other lung
conditions, allerg... |
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One of the goals of asthma therapy is to maintain a normal, healthy
lifestyle, which includes exercise and other physical activities. Following your
asthma action plan by taking medicines as prescribed by your doctor, avoiding
triggers, and monitoring y... |
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Exercise-induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by vigorous or
prolonged physical activity. Most people who have chronic asthma will experience
symptoms when they exercise. However, many people without chronic
asthma develop symptoms only during e... |
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It is estimated that more than 75 percent of patients with asthma also
experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). People with asthma are twice
as likely to have GERD as those people who do not have asthma. Of those people
with asthma, those who ... |
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What is a peak flow meter?
A peak flow meter is a device that measures how fast air comes out
your lungs
when you exhale forcefully. This measure is called a peak expiratory flow, or
"PEF" and is measured in liters per minute (lpm). A person... |
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Some asthma medications can be taken in the form of a dry powder using a
small, hand-held device called a dry powder inhaler (DPI). Dry powder inhalers
deliver medication to the lungs as you inhale through the device. The DPI does
not contain propellant... |
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Some asthma medications can be taken in the form of a dry powder using a
small, hand-held device called a dry powder inhaler (DPI). Dry powder inhalers
deliver medication to the lungs as you inhale through the device. The DPI does
not contain propellant... |
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When you have asthma, any infection – a cold, virus, flu – can affect the
lungs causing inflammation and bronchconstriction. It is important to take
measures to stay healthy and be aware of any lung symptoms, even mild, so that
you avoid an asthma att... |
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Children with asthma often have symptoms at school, so and it is very
important to get the school involved in caring for your child's asthma. This is
true even if your child has only a mild case of asthma, or if your child does
not need to take asthma m... |
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Asthma medications are the foundation of good asthma control.
This handout has been prepared to help you understand and follow your or your
child's Asthma Action Plan. Learn all you can about your asthma medications.
Know what medications are included i... |
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"Your asthma can be controlled: Expect nothing less."
That’s the title of a publication disseminated by the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute to help educate people about asthma control. The statement
also underscores a belief shar... |
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Allergic reaction to nuts can progress rapidly to anaphylaxis. Peanut allergy
is responsible for more fatalities than any other type of allergy.
If you suffer from a nut allergy, strictly avoiding nuts, including peanuts
and tree nuts like cashews and... |
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What is occupational asthma?
Occupational asthma is asthma caused by or worsened by exposure to
substances in the workplace. These substances may cause asthma in one of 3 ways: an allergic
reaction, an irritant reaction, or a reaction in which chemica... |
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Your lungs make oxygen available to your body and remove other gases, such as
carbon dioxide, from your body. This process takes place 12 to 20 times per
minute.
When you inhale through your nose or mouth, air travels down the pharynx
(back of the th... |
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A new trend in health care takes the traditional one-on-one office visit to a
different level, offering patients the chance to participate in medical
appointments shared with other patients. In this article, David L. Bronson,
M.D., F.A.C.P., Chairman ... |
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If you suffer from a shellfish allergy, strictly avoiding shellfish and food
containing shellfish is the only way to prevent a reaction. If your doctor is
able to identify exactly which type of shellfish causes your allergies, than you
only need to el... |
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What is the link between smoking and asthma?
Smoke from cigars, cigarettes and pipes harms your body in many ways, but it
is especially harmful to the respiratory system. The airways in a person with
asthma are very sensitive and can react to many t... |
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If you have a mold problem in your home, here are some tips for cleaning up
the problem and preventing its return:
Cleanup
Before beginning to clean . . .
Make sure the work area is well ventilated
Wear gloves, mask or respirator, and ... |
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Soybeans are legumes. Other foods in the legume family include navy beans,
kidney beans, string beans, black beans, pinto beans, chickpeas (garbanzo or
chichi beans), lentils, carob, licorice, and peanuts. Many people are allergic
to more than one leg... |
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Stress is a common asthma trigger. Stress and anxiety sometimes make you feel
short of breath and may cause your asthma symptoms to become worse.
You cannot avoid stress; it is part of daily life. However, developing
effective ways to manage stress an... |
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People with asthma have symptoms when the airways are narrowed (bronchospasm),
swollen (inflamed), or filled with mucus. Common symptoms of asthma include:
Coughing, especially at night
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness, pain, o... |
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Any reaction to a food that is abnormal is considered an adverse reaction.
Adverse reactions are classified either as food intolerance or food allergy.
Food allergy is defined as an over-reaction by the body’s immune system to
proteins in foods that are... |
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Common brand names: Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Slo-Phyllin, Theo-24,
Theolair, Uniphyl and others
Why is theophylline prescribed?
Theophylline, a bronchodilator, relaxes and opens the air passages to the
lungs, making it easier to breathe. It relieves... |
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I have asthma. What should I know before I plan a trip?
Here’s a checklist of some of the key issues to act on as you begin to plan
your trip.
Physical -- If you haven't been examined by your doctor in
a while, get a thorough physical before ... |
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Bronchodilators relieve asthma symptoms by relaxing the muscle bands that
tighten around the airways. This action rapidly opens the airways, letting more
air come in and out of the lungs. As a result, breathing improves.
Bronchodilators also help clea... |
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Anti-inflammatory medications are some of the most important treatment
options for people with asthma. They prevent asthma attacks and work by reducing
swelling and mucus production in the airways. As a result, airways are less
sensitive and less like... |
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The airways in a person with asthma are very sensitive and react to a variety
of external factors, or "triggers." These triggers cause the airways
to tighten and become inflamed and blocked with mucus, resulting in difficulty
breathing. An acu... |
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