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  • Should I have allergy shots for allergies to insect stings?

    01/22/08, Healthwise

    An allergic reaction to a sting occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to substances called allergens in the venom of stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, or fire ants.

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  • Immunotherapy for allergies to insect stings

    01/22/08, Healthwise

    Immunotherapy is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected under the skin. Over time, allergy shots can decrease the severity of

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  • Drug Allergies - Exams and Tests

    07/24/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor will diagnose a drug allergy by asking you questions about the medicines you are or have recently been taking, your past health, and your symptoms (medical history) and by doing a physical exam. To find out which medi

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  • Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?

    11/05/08, MayoClinic.com

    An "aspirin allergy" is usually a sensitivity related to aspirin — not a true allergy.

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  • Allergies to Insect Stings - Treatment Overview

    01/22/08, Healthwise

    Allergies to insect stings are treated by avoiding the insects that cause the allergy, treating mild cases with medicines such as antihistamines, and understanding how and when to use an allergy kit for serious reactions.

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  • Allergy medications: Know your options

    06/25/07, MayoClinic.com

    Allergy medications — alone or in combination — can help relieve your allergy symptoms.

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  • Side Effects and Allergic Reactions to Medications

    02/17/06, Harvard Health Publications

    Medication allergies and side effects are critical issues for all patients and health care providers. They account for up to 5 percent of hospital admissions in the United States and contribute to complications during the hospital stays of another 5

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  • Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)

    07/11/07, Healthwise

    Latex is natural rubber, a product made primarily from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Some people develop allergic reactions after repeated contact with latex, especially latex gloves. Allergy to latex is an increasing health pro

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  • Allergic Reaction

    07/11/07, Healthwise

    Allergies are an overreaction of the body's natural defense system that helps fight infections (immune system). The immune system normally protects the body from viruses and bacteria by producing antibodies to fight them. In an al

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  • Traditional sinus surgery for sinusitis

    08/22/06, Healthwise

    In traditional sinus surgery, an opening is made into the sinus. The opening may be made from inside the mouth or through the skin of the face. See an illustration of the locations of the facial (paranasal) sinuses.

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