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Acute sinusitis is caused by an untreated or poorly treated cold or flu, or due to an allergic reaction. The virus that causes the cold settles in the paranasal sinuses causing inflammation and hindering drainage of liquids in the region...
Allergic conjunctivitis is common in the springtime due to the greater amount of pollen in the air...
An allergy can manifest itself in various ways, affecting the respiratory system, skin and digestive system. To identify an allergic reaction pay attention to the following symptoms...
Pollen allergy is a type of respiratory allergy that manifests itself mainly during the Spring and Fall. During these seasons individuals with pollen allergy may simply feel from nose and throat discomfort...
Anaphylactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is an allergic reaction, of severe and immediate hypersensitivity, that affects the entire body. In its most severe manifestation it causes swelling and obstruction of the upper airways and/or hypotension, which can be fatal...
Treatment of anaphylactic shock offers the patient a drug called Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline or adrenalin. This medicine will act rapidly in the body, decreasing allergic reaction and normalizing its vital functions...
Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction, also known as anaphylactic shock, which may happen to any individual prone to allergies...
Atopic diseases are those triggered by an allergic reaction caused by the activation of immunoglobulin E (IgE)...
Knowing what causes the allergy can also be an intriguing task for many parents because humans can be allergic to just about anything. If the baby has difficulty breathing, makes a wheezing sound when air enters or exits his/her lungs...
Bacterial sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses caused by bacteria. This type of sinusitis is usually preceded by a cold, flu, or allergy symptoms, leaving the nasal mucosa sensitive to the proliferation of bacteria...