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An allergic reaction can be caused by direct contact with an allergen. For example, through consuming a certain food, inhalation of pollens or dust mites, or direct contact with a certain material. A family history of allergies also leads to a higher risk of developing allergic diseases. [4]
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is a type of allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth and throat in response to eating certain (usually fresh) fruits, nuts, and vegetables. It typically develops in adults with hay fever. [1] It is not usually serious. [2]
There is evidence that adults with seasonal allergies have a unique gut microbiome—which includes the population of bacteria in the digestive system—compared with those who don’t experience ...
The most common adverse effects noted for second-generation agents include drowsiness, fatigue, headache, nausea and dry mouth. [ 4 ] Continuous and/or cumulative use of anticholinergic medications, including first-generation antihistamines, is associated with higher risk for cognitive decline and dementia in older people.
A Yahoo News/YouGov poll of 1,746 U.S. adults conducted in April found that 46% of Americans have seasonal allergies, and 22% have missed work or school because of their symptoms. If you’re one ...
U.S. health officials on Friday approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration said it approved ...
Name Possible reaction(s) Remarks Balsam of Peru: Redness, swelling, itching, allergic contact dermatitis reactions, stomatitis (inflammation and soreness of the mouth or tongue), cheilitis (inflammation, rash, or painful erosion of the lips, oropharyngeal mucosa, or angles of their mouth), pruritus, hand eczema, generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and blisters.
Now that summer is coming to an end, our allergies are starting to act up again. Everyone we know seems to have an ear, nose or throat ailment! If you’ve been feeling under the weather lately ...