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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, an allergy, exaggerated immune response, reaction to substances, generally not harmful, hay fever, allergy to mold, dander, dust, food allergies, drug allergies, allergy testing, allergic reactions, allergy, an oversensitive immune system, leads to a misdirected immune response, immune system, protects the body against harmful substances, bacteria, viruses, an allergic reaction, the immune system reacts to substances, allergens, generally harmless, in most people, not cause an immune response, allergies, first exposure, allergen triggers the immune system to recognize the substance, exposure after, result in symptoms, an allergen enters the body of a person, a sensitized immune system, histamine, chemicals, released by certain cells, itching, swelling, mucus production, muscle spasms, hives, rashes, symptoms vary in severity from person to person, most people have symptoms that cause discomfort, life-threatening, a few people have life-threatening reactions, anaphylaxis, the body contacted by the allergen, in part, affect the symptoms, allergens, inhaled often cause nasal congestion, itchy nose, throat, mucus production, cough, wheezing, a food allergen, cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, a severe, life-threatening reaction, allergies to plants often cause skin rash, drug allergies, involve the whole body, disorders associated, allergies, eczema, asthma, among others, common allergens include those that contact the skin, breathing passages, surface, the eye, pollen, allergy to mold, dander, dust, food allergies, drug allergies, common, allergic reactions, insect bites, jewelry, cosmetics, substance that contacts the body, have allergic-type reactions to hot, cold temperatures, sunlight, physical stimuli, persons, friction, rubbing, vigorously stroking the skin, cause symptoms, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, allergies, relatively common, hereditary, environmental factors have been found to play a role, allergy symptoms vary depending on what is causing the reaction, reaction occurs, runny nose, tearing eyes, burning, itching eyes, red eyes, conjunctivitis, swollen eyes, itching nose, mouth, throat, skin, wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, hives, skin wheals, skin rashes, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, history of symptoms is important in diagnosing all allergies, whether the symptoms vary according to time of day, season, exposure to pets, potential allergens, diet changes, severe reactions often develop very quickly after exposure, eating nuts, getting stung, allergy testing required, an actual allergy, eating contaminated food, food poisoning, symptoms that resemble food allergies, medications, aspirin, ampicillin, produce non-allergic reactions, rashes, resemble drug allergies but, not true allergies, reveal the specific allergens, skin testing, the most common method of allergy testing, intradermal, scratch, patch, tests, skin testing an option, young children, infants, depending on the circumstances, blood test, rast, radioallergosorbent, measures the levels of allergy antibody, ige, produced, blood is mixed, a series, allergens, allergic to a substance, ige levels, increase, in the blood sample, blood test used, have existing skin problems, eczema, 're on medications, long-acting, cannot stop taking, history of anaphylaxis, prefer not to have a skin test, "use", "elimination" tests, suspected items, eliminated, introduced the person is observed, response, substance, check, food, medication allergies, eyelid, suspected allergen is dissolved, dropped onto the lining, the lower eyelid, conjunctiva, a means of testing, allergies, test should only be done by a physician, never the patient, harmful, done improperly, reaction to physical stimuli, application of heat, cold, stimulation, look, an allergic response, tests, reveal allergies, antibody/immunoglobulin, particularly ige, levels, elevated, indicates a "primed" immune systemallergic reactions, cbc, reveal an increase in eosinophils, complement levels, abnormal, goal, reduce the symptoms, inflammation, the affected tissues, course, best "treatment", avoid what causes, allergies, in the first place, impossible to completely avoid everything, allergic to, take steps to reduce exposure, important, food, drug allergies, medications, treat allergies, short-acting antihistamines, generally non-prescription, relieve mild to moderate symptoms but, cause drowsiness, antihistamines, blunt learning in children, absence of drowsiness, an example is diphenhydramine, one formerly prescription medication, loratadine, claritin, available over the counter, does not tend to cause drowsiness, affect learning in children, longer-acting antihistamines cause less drowsiness, equally effective, not interfere, learning, medications, require a prescription, fexofenadine, allegra, cetirizine, zyrtec, nasal corticosteroid sprays, very effective, safe, symptoms not relieved by antihistamines alone, prescription medications include fluticasone, flonase, mometasone, nasonex, triamcinolone, nasacort aq, decongestants, in reducing symptoms nasal congestion, nasal spray decongestants should not be used, more than several days, cause a "rebound" effect, make the congestion worse, decongestants in pill form, not cause this effect, cromolyn sodium is available, a nasal spray, nasalcrom, treating hay fever, eye drop versions of cromolyn sodium, antihistamines, itchy, bloodshot eyes, leukotriene inhibitors, montelukast, singulair, prescription medicine approved to help control asthma, to help relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies, most appropriate medication depends on the type, severity of symptoms, specific illnesses that, allergies, asthma, hay fever, eczema, require other treatments, allergy shots, immunotherapy, occasionally recommended allergen cannot be avoided, hard to control, regular injections, the allergen, each dose slightly larger than the previous dose, allergy shots keep body from over-reacting, allergen, not work, everybody, require frequent doctor's visits, severe reactions, anaphylaxis, require epinephrine, life saving, administered soon after exposure by patients themselves, general, up-to-date information, food allergy sufferers, obtained online, the food allergy, anaphylaxis network, asthma, allergy support group, most allergies, medication only helps relieve the symptoms from that exposure, prevent future allergic reactions, children, outgrow an allergy, the immune system becomes less sensitive, allergen, particularly true of food allergies, a general rule, once substances have provoked allergic reactions, continue to affect the person, allergy shots, uncomfortable side effects, hives, rash, have dangerous outcomes, anaphylaxis, allergy shots, most effective in allergens that cause hay fever symptoms, individuals, severe insect sting allergies, not food allergies, require years of treatment, effective in, two-thirds of cases, discomfort, allergic reaction, disruption of lifestyle, drowsiness, side effects of antihistamines, side effects of other medications, the specific medication, anaphylaxis, life-threatening allergic reaction, severe symptoms of allergy occur, previously successful treatment has, become ineffective, symptoms appear severe, not respond to treatment, children, been breastfed, less likely to have allergies, a mother who avoids cow's milk, eggs, nuts, peanuts breastfeeding, prevent allergy-related conditions, eczema, children, family history of eczema, allergies it is wise to discuss the implications, infant feeding, child's doctor, timing of introduction of solid foods in general, several specific foods, prevent some allergies, evidence that infants exposed to certain airborne allergens, dust mites, cat dander, less likely to develop related allergies, the "hygiene hypothesis", sprang from observations that infants on farms tend to have fewer allergies than those who grow up in environments, more sterile, once allergies have developed, treating the allergies, avoiding those things that cause reactions, prevent allergies, in the future, christodoulopoulos p, tulic mk, kontolemos m, hamid q, immunopathology of allergic airway inflammation, middleton's allergy, principles, practice, 6th ed, mosby, 501-511, american academy of allergy, asthma, immunology, allergy report page, theallergyreport.org/, accessed march 23, .