All Entries in the "ALLERGY" Category
Crack Down on Unapproved Allergy Drugs
In a recent move, the FDA has ordered some 500 drugs for cough, cold and allergy off the market. This was done on the basis of certain complaints received in respect of the drugs and certain side effects occurring as a result of their use. There is also the concern that some of these drugs [...]
7 Tips to Avoid Allergies at the Gym
If you are someone who is a regular at the gym but find that the gym exacerbates your allergies, this could be true. Here are some places in the gym where allergies could lurk: 1. Yoga mats could be a potential allergen – the latex in the rubber mat could be responsible. Pick organic or [...]
Allergic to Orgasms? Is That even Possible?
Apparently it is possible, and there is a recently identified condition that is responsible for this – it is called the Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome, or POIS which has been described in a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. This condition is characterized by the experiencing of certain symptoms after each ejaculation [...]
Know More About Chronic Sinus Problem to Avoid Complications
Are you suffering with chronic sinus problem? Affecting 30 to 40 million people in US, chronic sinus is long term inflammation of sinus cavities that makes health related life of the affected person miserable. Nasal congestion, throbbing pain in areas around eyes and cheeks are few symptoms of chronic sinus. If chronic sinus problem lasts [...]
Tips to Keep Allergies at Bay in Winter
While problems of hay fever are reduced during winter, being indoors a lot and winter dryness can pose problems for allergy sufferers at this time of the year. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) the following tips could help keep allergies at bay – Humidity should be kept to an [...]
Are You Worried with Nasal Congestion Problems?
Nasal congestion is most common problem experienced by almost everyone from young children to older adults at some point or other. A congested or stuffy nose results when the membranes of the inner lining of the nose becomes inflamed or swollen. Triggers of the nasal congestion problems Nasal congestion can be just an irritation for [...]
Identifying and Dealing with Sinus Headache Pain
Sinus headaches that are caused due to allergies are most adverse physiological health conditions that may interfere with your everyday life. Sinus headache takes place when the sinus cavities of your nose and certain areas of your face become congested with blocked mucus secretions. Sinus headache is usually accompanied with constant throbbing pain and pressure [...]
Allergy Tablets Effective Against Hay Fever
Though allergy shots are known to be an effective anti allergy treatment that helps reduce the body’s adverse reactions to allergens, they are known to have certain uncomfortable side effects such as itching, swelling and so on. Recently, other needle free alternatives to allergy shots have been examined; such as allergy tablets; also known as [...]
Tips For An Allergy Free Hotel Stay
We may all take a lot of care to use hypoallergenic products at home and to keep allergens such as dust and mold down to a minimum, but what about when you are traveling and are required to stay at a hotel? Here are some tips for an allergy free hotel stay – Some hotels [...]
A Kiss Can Be Fatal For Sensitive Allergy Sufferers
According to new research, if one has particularly extreme cases of allergies, they could have a serious allergic reaction to a kiss from a person who has had some food or drug that the person is allergic to. This new research was presented at recent gathering of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, [...]
