Frequently asked questions, including: what is an allergy?, what is the most common allergy? Etc
Peach Tree Allergy and Asthma Clinic, P.C. USA
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Allergy Testing for children FAQ
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What is an allergy?
How do allergies affect children and how do they get them?
What are signs or symptoms of allergy in a child?
What tests are generally used to diagnose allergies?
Skin Tests for Allergies
Blood Tests for Allergies
Elimination Diet
Are there other allergy tests?
What kind of doctor does allergy testing?
What can parents do if their child has a positive allergy test?
Allergy Buyers Club USA
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Anaphylaxis - Some commonly asked questions - with their answers
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What is lecithin and how is it derived?
So if someone is allergic to soya, should they avoid lecithin?
What about hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP)? Does it present a risk for people with peanut allergy?
I have heard that peanut-allergic people must avoid E471 and E472. Is this true?
On the radio, a doctor said it was possible for anaphylaxis patients to be "cured" by means of desensitising injections - even those allergic to peanuts. Is this true?
Is almond essence a problem for people with almond allergy?
My son is allergic to peanuts and all other nuts. Is it safe to give him coconut?
What about nutmeg? Is this dangerous for nut-allergic people?
Are nut allergic children at risk from conkers?
I have suffered anaphylactic reactions, for which I carry adrenaline, and am also on beta blockers. Is there anything I should know?
The Anaphylaxis Campaign UnitedKingdom
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Anaphylaxis / Anaphylaxic Shock FAQ
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What is anaphylaxis?
What are the symptoms?
What causes anaphylaxis?
How is it diagnosed?
What can I do to prevent anaphylaxis?
What about treatment?
Allergy Buyers Club USA
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Answers to commonly asked questions
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What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?
Do children usually have milk intolerance or milk allergy?
Is wheat allergy the same as celiac disease?
Are there allergy injections for food allergy?
Is there any medication that can be taken to prevent food allergies?
What is the difference between a prick skin test and a blood test or RAST test?
Which test is better?
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAN) USA
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I think that children usually have milk tolerance because they cannot digest protein of the milk perfectly. I think skin prick test is better than RAST test because it is more specific result, I mean it can show the specific allergen for someone. From: Chi Chi
Ask Melissa - Food allergy questions
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Following are some of the questions of general interest, along with the answers I gave. You should double-check everything with your allergist, since I am not a dietician, doctor, or allergist (the answers are just from personal experience).
Very extensive list of questions and answers.
Food Allergy Survivors Together (FAST) USA
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Ask the Doc Allergy Archives
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A superb page for submitting questions or reading answers to questions previously asked.
Intelihealth USA
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Ask the Expert - BORG scoring
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Describe what goes into BORG scoring?
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology USA
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Ask the Expert - Eosinophilia
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Eosinophilia
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology USA
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Ask the Expert - Exercise
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Montelukast before exercising
Asthma and exercise (scuba diving)
Is there an advantage in using Salmeterol instead of using albuterol?
High altitude/asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology USA
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