Having an allergy to peanut is commonly seen during the first years of life. Although unlike other food allergies such as milk, most people will not outgrow peanut allergy.

An allergic reaction to peanut, known as anaphylaxis, can manifest as minor or sever symptoms. It can show up as a minor irritation of the skin or it can develop into a more serious reaction such as constricting and blocking the airway for breathing. It is also possible that minor reactions in the past can lead...

Lovastatin (Mevacor) is medicine which is used for lowering cholesterol in those with hypercholesterolemia and so preventing cardiovascular disease. It is made from the food such as oyster mushrooms and red yeast rice. Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks. lovastatin medicine is used by adults and children (10 years of age and older). Young girls must have had their menstrual periods for at least one year before starting this medication....

when you visit Thailand or any tropical country the chances are you will get bitten by mosquitoes, if you are unfortunate you might get one of the mosquito borne diseases in Thailand , but the chances are the biggest problem you will have with mosquitoes is how to stop mosquito bites itching. You may be surprised how many remedies there are to stop mosquito bites itching, and most of them just common items which you will find in most households.

One of the most popular remedies to...

An allergy is an over reaction of immune system to substances that is harmless to the body. These substances, called as allergens, trigger a response in susceptible children because their immune system is under development and is highly susceptible to allergic reactions. They can enter the body through various routes like inhalation, ingestion, injection, and external skin contact.

The common symptoms that may lead to the clue that the child in suffering from the allergic...

What causes eczema is unknown but there are several factors why we get eczema, such as the environment we live in, the genres we inherit, our family history, chemicals we use in detergents and foods we eat.  Which foods cause eczema flare ups is something we can control.

Unfortunately as there is not a 100% reliable test for identifying which foods cause eczema.  So it is important to learn what type of foods triggers eczema; there is no exact diet you should...

What is Atopic Rhinitis? Atopic rhinitis is believed to be a genetic inflammation of the nasal mucosa, where the lining within the nose and its sinuses becomes inflamed.  A drippy, itchy, and stuffy nose may occur with a postnasal drip.  This can lead to a sore throat or coughing.  Hay fever is another term for seasonal allergic rhinitis.  Since it is believed to be passed from generation to generation, levels of severity will vary from one individual to another.

What is Atopic Dermatitis ? Those that are or have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis will have a skin condition resulting in dry, scaly, and itchy skin. Atopic dermatitis will often have three indicators present – exzema, asthma, and allergies.  These three atopic dermatitis indicators do not have to coincide at the same time, but people that have the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis are prone to the three and will have occasional symptoms of them during their lifetime.

What is Chronic Sinusitis ?  Chronic sinusitis is defined by an infection of the sinuses that lasts longer than 8 weeks.  The paranasal sinuses become inflamed and irritated, and may be the result of a cold or infection.  Other causes of chronic sinusitis are allergies or autoimmune deficiencies.

As the passages of the nasal become infected, they begin to swell and create a problem when mucous tries to properly drain.  It becomes difficult to breathe, and...

Allergy Shots Alternatives : Most consider allergy shots alternatives a last resort. There is a wide range of allergy treatments on the market. Patients who suffer from mild to severe allergies can present a very wide range of symptoms. The symptoms are triggered by exposure to an allergen. An allergen is any substance to which an individual responds with an allergic reaction.

A complete list of possible allergic symptoms would be far too extensive to publish here. But...

Sublingual Allergy Serum: Sublingual Allergy Serum is a result of recent advancements in immunotherapy. Sublingual Allergy Serum is often administered to the patient by injection. It is also often available for use in a liquid droplet form (allergy drops or sublingual allergy serum). Sublingual allergy serum is administered under the patient's tongue.

Currently in the US it is approximated that between 40 and 50 million people suffer from allergies. Individuals with allergic...