Results for "Allergy and Immunology"

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Is Benadryl Safe to Use Regularly? Here’s What You Should Know
You’re probably familiar with Benadryl® - it’s a common over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. You might turn to it regularly if you have allergy or cold symptoms...
July 16
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Does Eczema Raise My Child’s Risk for Asthma or Allergies?
When your child has eczema, your primary focus is usually on their itchy, irritated skin. You try new lotions, switch laundry detergents and do your best...
June 30
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How Air Quality Affects Your Skin (And What You Can Do About It)
The air around you can affect more than just your lungs. It can affect your skin, too. Whether it’s dry winter air, humid summer heat or pollution from...
April 15
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Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies? What Parents Need to Know
As the seasons change, many parents notice their children sneezing, rubbing their eyes and dealing with a constant runny nose. If these symptoms seem to...
April 02
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5 Risky Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion to Avoid
When dealing with nasal congestion, it can feel like your nose is a clogged highway, making it hard to breathe, sleep or think clearly. Like many people,...
March 27
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6 Reasons You’re Always Itchy—And What You Can Do About It
Do you have an itch you can’t stop scratching?  Itchy skin (pruritus) can be very annoying. Whether it’s the aftermath of a mosquito bite at a BBQ or an...
March 13
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The Right Way to Clean and Care for Your CPAP Machine
If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might treat it with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. These machines use a motor,...
February 09
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Anxious About Food Allergies? 6 Ways to Build Confidence
When you’re dealing with food allergies, paying close attention to everything you or your child eat — and even to what other people eat near you — can...
January 29
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Mold Allergies at Home: How to Protect Your Health
If you find yourself sniffling, sneezing or coughing and you can’t figure out why, you may have mold allergies.  Mold is a type of fungus that can grow...
January 23
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Want to Boost Your Immune System? Take These 6 Steps
You probably hear a lot about your immune system, but do you really know what it does and what you can do to make it stronger? Your immune system is your...
December 27