http://www.artipot.com/authors/9067/alisha-dhamani/ Latest articles by Alisha Dhamani from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/196188/hay-fever-therapy-and-treatment.htm Immunotherapy is an alternative if medical therapy is not helpful. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:00:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/196188/hay-fever-therapy-and-treatment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/196153/what-is-hay-fever-and-its-causes.htm Most likely you or someone you know has allergies. The telltale itchy, puffy, watery eyes and red, stuffy nose signal changes in the seasons in homes and workplaces across the country. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:04:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/196153/what-is-hay-fever-and-its-causes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185161/the-side-effects-of-allergy-treatments.htm Generally, allergy shots are safe, with minimal side effects. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:45:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185161/the-side-effects-of-allergy-treatments.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/184434/the-facts-about-food-allergy.htm For someone with a food allergy, eating or swallowing even a tiny amount of a particular food can cause symptoms such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, cramping, and diarrhea. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:28:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/184434/the-facts-about-food-allergy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174063/the-treatment-for-hay-fever.htm Hay fever does not always require medical treatment. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:12:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174063/the-treatment-for-hay-fever.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173943/the-treatment-for-insect-sting-allergy.htm The top priority for the medical team is ensuring that your breathing and blood pressure are protected. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:26:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173943/the-treatment-for-insect-sting-allergy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173911/the-prevention-of-hives-and-angiodema.htm Take all prescribed medicines as directed except for those drugs you are instructed to take only as needed. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:42:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173911/the-prevention-of-hives-and-angiodema.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173904/the-prevention-of-insect-sting-allergy.htm Take precautions to avoid insect stings in the future. Avoid nests or hives of stinging insects. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:31:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173904/the-prevention-of-insect-sting-allergy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173881/the-facts-about-insect-sting.htm Several insects belonging to the class Hymenoptera are capable of injecting venom into humans and animals. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:48:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173881/the-facts-about-insect-sting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173877/the-insect-sting-allergy-symptoms.htm Most insect stings cause some pain and swelling in the area of the sting, called a local reaction. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:42:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173877/the-insect-sting-allergy-symptoms.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173870/the-examination-of-insect-sting-allergy.htm One or more prior severe reactions to an insect sting place you at an increased risk of severe reactions with each sting. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:32:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173870/the-examination-of-insect-sting-allergy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173860/the-symptoms-of-hives-and-angioedema.htm Hives is a rash of smooth, raised, pink or reddish bumps of different sizes called wheals that comes on suddenly. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:16:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173860/the-symptoms-of-hives-and-angioedema.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173773/the-facts-about-hives-and-angioedema.htm Hives is an allergic skin reaction that comes on suddenly. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:19:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173773/the-facts-about-hives-and-angioedema.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173767/the-symptoms-of-severe-allergic-reaction.htm The symptoms of anaphylaxis can vary. In some people, the reaction begins very slowly, but in most the symptoms appear rapidly and abruptly. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:12:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173767/the-symptoms-of-severe-allergic-reaction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173766/the-medications-for-hives-and-angioedema.htm Short-acting type H1 antihistamines these medications, including diphenhydramine (Benadryl), are the primary treatment of mild cases of hives and angioedema. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:10:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173766/the-medications-for-hives-and-angioedema.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173763/the-facts-about-allergy-shots.htm Some allergens are simply impossible to avoid. You cannot live a normal life and completely avoid pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and certain other common triggers of allergic reactions. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173763/the-facts-about-allergy-shots.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173756/the-care-and-treatment-for-hives-angioedema.htm Your health care provider will examine you and ask questions about how the hives or angioedema started. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:54:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173756/the-care-and-treatment-for-hives-angioedema.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173753/the-treatment-for-severe-allergic-reaction.htm The first priority in the emergency department is to protect the airway (breathing) and maintain adequate blood pressure. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:51:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173753/the-treatment-for-severe-allergic-reaction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173749/the-prevention-steps-for-severe-allergic-reaction.htm Strictly avoid contact with the substance (allergen) that was the trigger. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:39:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173749/the-prevention-steps-for-severe-allergic-reaction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173747/the-facts-about-sever-allergic-reaction.htm Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and causes a life-threatening response involving the whole body. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:38:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173747/the-facts-about-sever-allergic-reaction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173743/the-benefits-of-allergy-shots.htm Immunotherapy, if properly managed, can significantly reduce allergy symptoms. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:33:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173743/the-benefits-of-allergy-shots.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173741/is-the-allergy-shot-right-for-you.htm If you are interested in finding out whether allergy shots might work for you, talk to an allergist certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:26:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173741/is-the-allergy-shot-right-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173738/the-role-of-an-allergist.htm Before starting immunotherapy, the allergist will take a complete medical history. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:25:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173738/the-role-of-an-allergist.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173545/details-on-hay-fever-medications.htm Montelukast (Singulair) is a leukotriene inhibitor approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of hay fever. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:41:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173545/details-on-hay-fever-medications.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173538/allergic-reaction-symptoms-and-care.htm The look and feel of an allergic reaction depends on the body part involved and the severity of the reaction. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:31:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173538/allergic-reaction-symptoms-and-care.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173528/medical-treatment-for-the-foreign-body-in-the-eye.htm You should be able to care for minor debris in your eye at home. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:15:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173528/medical-treatment-for-the-foreign-body-in-the-eye.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173435/the-prevention-steps-and-care-for-hay-fever.htm Your immune system changes over time. Sometimes your body naturally lowers its immune reaction to allergens. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:21:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173435/the-prevention-steps-and-care-for-hay-fever.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173433/the-symptoms-of-hay-fever.htm Your health care provider will ask you questions about the following medical history, including allergies, asthma, and eczema. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:18:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173433/the-symptoms-of-hay-fever.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173426/the-facts-about-hay-fever.htm Most likely you or someone you know has allergies. The telltale itchy, puffy, watery eyes and red, stuffy nose signal changes in the seasons in homes and workplaces across the country. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:07:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173426/the-facts-about-hay-fever.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173415/the-symptoms-of-indoor-allergies.htm Reactions to animal allergens may be very mild or quite severe. 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