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Allergies
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Intoduction to Allergy Treatment
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Treatment varies with the severity and type of allergy symptom. The first course of action is to avoid the allergen if possible. Medications such as antihistmines are then usually prescribed to relieve the allergic symptoms. Immunotherapy, or "allergy shots", is occasionally recommended if the allergen cannot be avoided. It includes regular injections of the allergen, given in increasing doses that may "de-sensitize" the body to the allergen.
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- Allergic Reactions
- Allergy Symptoms
- Histamine Is Released
- Intoduction to Allergy Treatment
- Hives (Urticaria) on the Arm
- Hives (Urticaria) on the Chest
- Hives (Urticaria) - Close-Up
- Hives (Urticaria) on the Trunk
- Allergies
- Antibodies
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• Definition
• Allergies Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Allergies Symptoms & Signs
• Allergies Prevention
• Allergies Diagnosis & Tests
• Allergies Treatment
• Allergies Prognosis
• Allergies Complications
• Allergies Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Allergy to Mold - Dander - Dust
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Conjunctivitis
• Contact Dermatitis
• Drug Allergies
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Food Allergy
• Food Poisoning
• Hives
Tests & Exams
• Allergy Testing
• CBC
• Complement
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Asthma and Allergy - Resources
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chemosis
• Conjunctiva
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Drowsiness
• Eye Burning - Itching and Discharge
• Eye Redness
• Headache
• Immune Response
• Insect Bites and Stings
• Itching
• Muscle Cramps
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Discharge
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rashes
• Swelling
• Tearing - Increased
• Wheezing
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