Archive for December, 2007
Inhalant Allergies in Dogs and Cats
The objects in the environment that cause this type of allergies are called allergens. Some examples of these allergens are the following:
Pollen from the surrounding flowering plants
Dusts that have accumulated in several areas in the house
Mites and similar tiny creatures that survive and live on dust
Molds, fungi, and other similar low forms of plants. […]
Posted: December 19th, 2007 under Inhalant allergies.
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The Next Generation Allergy Test
Allergy rates are on the rise in the U.S., with an estimated 50 million Americans suffering. One side effect — Americans are buying antihistamines to the tune of 3 billion dollars a year, often times without knowing which allergies are actually causing their symptoms. Doctors say in-vitro blood tests, the latest generation of allergy […]
Posted: December 19th, 2007 under Allergy treatment, Videos.
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Dealing With Pet Allergies
At least one American in 20 sufferers from an allergy to a furry animal. This is usually a reaction to dander (particles from feathers, skin or hair) and saliva. Some of the symptoms include eye irritation, sneezing, and asthma. These allergies are sometimes specific, for instance, a person allergic to cats may not be allergic […]
Posted: December 19th, 2007 under Animal allergy.
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Pet allergies
It is no secret that pet allergies and cat allergy in particular are common in the United States. We are a pet loving nation with approximately 73 million dogs and 90 million cats in the United States according to the 2005 – 2006 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) survey of pet owners. With such […]
Posted: December 19th, 2007 under Animal allergy.
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