Venom hypersensitivity, or allergic reactions to bees, wasps, and other stinging insects, is a common problem. This condition may require the patient to carry an epinephrine pen or autoinjector for emergencies, and it can mean trips to the emergency room when stung. Luckily, there is a treatment available to decrease or eliminate venom hypersensitivity. It […]
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Common Treatments for Severe Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition due to airway inflammation. All asthma patients should have a rescue inhaler or nebulizer to use as needed. Most asthma sufferers also take a controller medication daily. In some cases, asthma symptoms are severe or difficult to treat and additional measures may be necessary. Acute Asthma Flares Acute asthma flares […]
What to Do If You Suspect an Allergy to Medication
Over the course of our lives, we take medications for different reasons, even if we are healthy in general. Medications can cause a lot of different side effects, including rashes and other symptoms that may make you think you are having an allergic reaction. In truth, only about 5 to 10 percent of adverse reactions […]
When to See a Doctor for Chronic Cough
A chronic cough might just seem like an annoyance, but it can often be a sign of other health conditions. Although you may not feel that you need to see a doctor for a simple cough, there are some signs that you should contact a doctor for diagnosis and treatment to determine the cause of […]
Common Causes of Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis, is an infection that can occur when mucus is blocked in the sinuses. Chronic sinusitis is sinusitis that has been unresolved for 12 or more weeks. Chronic sinusitis can affect your life in many ways, but it can be treated. Before understanding how it can be treated, you must […]
