Allergy
allergy is a disorder of the environmental substances known as acquired, predictable, and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of basophils by a type of inflammatory response. Common allergic reactions include hives, food allergies, and reactions to the venom of stinging insects such as wasps and bees.Mild allergies like runny nose. Allergies can play a major role in conditions such as anaphylactic reactions and potentially death.A variety of tests now exist to diagnose allergic conditions; these include testing the skin for responses to known allergens or analyzing the blood for the presence and levels of allergen-specific IgE?. Treatments for allergies include allergen avoidance, use of oral medications, immunotherapy to desensitize the response to allergen, and targeted therapy.The medical specialty concerned with allergies is allergology.
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Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric food allergies, which can
sometimes be life-threatening, are increasing at a dramatic rate in the
United States, new research shows.
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Food Allergies on the Rise in Children
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Food allergies in children, including peanut allergy, have increased by nearly 20% in the last 10 years, and certain ethnic groups may be harder hit than others.
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