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Did you know that sinusitis can last for months, or even years, if not properly treated.
A doctor can diagnose sinusitis through a physical examination, but may also require allergy testing, x-rays or use of a fiber-optic scope.
Treatments for sinusitis include antibiotics, decongestants, nasal sprays or non-medicinal therapies such as hot packs, humidifiers and salt water [...]
Clinical trials are medical research studies involving human volunteers. These studies help physicians and researchers learn more about diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
Participants in clinical trials are part of an exciting process that has both personal and community rewards.
Study participants may receive: cutting edge medical treatment, free, study-related medical care, important information about disease management, [...]
The primary difference between symptoms of a cold and allergies is the length of time the symptoms last. A cold disappears in a week to ten days; allergies last much longer.
Allergies cannot be passed from person to person; colds and other viruses are contagious.
General aches, pains and fever can sometimes accompany a cold or other viruses; these [...]
Food allergies should be taken seriously; every year more people die of allergic reactions to food than allergic reactions caused by insect stings.
The most common food allergens are cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and tree nuts.
A recent study showed that up to 25% of adults believe they have a food allergy; but, [...]
Asthma is an ongoing disease caused by inflammation of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightening, coughing and wheezing.
In children or infants, other symptoms may indicate they have asthma, such as rapid or noisy breathing, chest congestion or grunting when nursing, complaints that their chest hurts or “feels [...]
Allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States. Over half of all Americans test positive to at least one allergen.
Over 35 million people suffer from allergic rhinitis or “hay fever”. Hay fever occurs when exposure to allergens like grass, pollen, mold, dust mites and animal dander cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny [...]
Allergen immunotherapy, also known as “allergy shots,” may help people who suffer from allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis or stinging insect allergies. Immunotherapy is a form of treatment that aims to decrease sensitivity to substances called allergens. Allergy shots are over 94% effective in treating most allergens.
Allergens, such as pollen, mold and animal dander, are [...]
