allergic

Yeast

...nts in the fungus family. Both groups can cause allergic reactions . Fungal spores can circulate in the air and may cause allergic rhinitis when inhaled. Full article >>> Yeast infection may follow a course of ...

Wind

...ng. Full article >>> People who are allergic to pollen are usually allergic to wind -borne pollen . Flowers depend on bees or other insects, not the wind , to spread pollen...

Wax

.... The most common side effect of Cerumen ex is an allergic skin reaction. Over-the-counter wax removal products include Debrox or M urine Ear Drops. Full article >>> Many people benefit from hot wax treatment s, in which the hands are exercise d gently within a bowl of soft warm wax...

Wasp

.... Full article >>> If you're highly allergic to certain foods , such as peanuts, or to bee or ...hylactic shock — a sudden, life-threatening allergic reaction. Full article >>> Stinging insect allergies result when a sensitive indivi...

Vernal conjunctivitis

... eyes ( conjunctivitis ), thought to be due to an allergic reaction. Full article >>> A more severe form of this disease seen in children is vernal conjunctivitis where the symptoms are more intense. The eyes are very sticky with a stringy discharge and pain occurs especially when open...

Vertigo

...l bruising or bleeding . NSAIDs can also cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes and wheezing . Full article >>> ENDOLYMPHATIC HYDROPS - A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) and deafness . A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (...

Venom

...s stinger. A sting can be fatal to a person who is allergic to it. Full article >>> Venom fro... States is not considered dangerous but may cause allergic reactions . Where Found: ... Full article >>> Bee venom contains formaldehyde. Note...

Vasomotor rhinitis

...hough this disease is similar to hay fever , no allergic component can be identified. The symptoms are often brought on by smoke or temperature changes. Full article >>> Vasomotor rhinitis is an incompletely understood disorder that involves a disturbance in the way the parasympathetic n...

Vascular spasm

...>>> Vascular spasm Vasculitis - allergic hypersensitivity Vasculitis - necrotizing Vasoactive intestinal peptide-producing tumor Vasomotor rhinitis vCJD Venereal warts Venous insufficiency Venous stasis ulcers Venous thrombo- embolism ... Full article >>...

Vasculitis

...d damage to blood vessels. The inflammation of allergic vasculitis is the result of an allergic reaction to a drug or other foreign agent. Symptoms ... Full article >>> Retina l ...

Vaginismus

...Stop use of sperm icides or douche s that cause allergic reactions . Treat vaginismus with dilators of the vagina and Kegel exercises . Full article >>> may feel superficial pain at the entrance of the vagina , or deeper pain during penetration or thrusting of the penis . Some wo...

Vaccine

...pable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions . The risk of hepatitis B vaccine causing serious harm, or death , is extremely small. Full article >>> A vaccine , which can help prevent infection with anthrax , has been developed but it is not available for every...

Urticaria

...tchy areas of skin that are usually a sign of an allergic reaction. Hives can be rounded or flat-topped bu...swollen areas appear on the skin - usually as an allergic reaction from eating certain foods or taking certain medications. Full article >>> ...

Ulcers

...biting acci dental damage from tooth brushing allergic reaction to medications ... Full article >>> Chronic skin inflammation or skin ulcers Disease s that make the skin sensitive to the sun, such as xeroderma pigmentosum , albinism , and basal cell nevus syndrome ...

Ulcerative colitis

...atory disease of the large bowel . It is not an allergic disease because is not mediated by IgE , but has an immunologic basis. See also Crohn Disease and Celiac Disease . Home ... Full article >>> Ulcerative colitis is a serious chronic inflammation and ulcer ation of the linin...

Ulcer

...atory disease of the large bowel . It is not an allergic disease because is not mediated by IgE , but has an immunologic basis. See also Crohn Disease and Celiac Disease . Home ... Full article >>> DUODENAL ULCER - A nonmalignant ulcer that develops in the portion of the gastroi...

Transfusion

...lems. Mild side effects may include symptoms of an allergic reaction such as headache , fever , itching , increased breathing effort, or rash . Full article >>> BLOOD TRANSFUSION S - The process of infusing blood products into a patient to raise the individuals concentration of red ...

Trachea

...cretions. Full article >>> Acute allergic reactions in which the trachea and/or throat sw...of airway obstruction. The classic example is an allergic reaction to a bee sting, which frequently takes the form of an anaphylactic reaction. Full article ...

Tolmetin

...Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods , preserva...te. Full article >>> People who are allergic to fenoprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, meclofenamate sodium , naproxen, sulindac, tol...

Tinnitus

...l bruising or bleeding . NSAIDs can also cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes and wheezing . Full article >>> Ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ). Irritability and other mood disturbances. Pale skin (however, healthy-looking skin color does not rule out anemia if a patient ...

Tongue

...biting acci dental damage from tooth brushing allergic reaction to medications burns from food or dr... away for emergency medical care if you have an allergic reaction that affects your breathing , your throat feels tight, or your face begins to swell around...

Tobacco

...cotine . Full article >>> Seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by pollen from ragweed, grass es, and trees, depending on the time of year. House dust, feathers, mold , and animals cause the nonseasonal variety. Tobacco smoke, air pollution , ... Full article >>> Irritati...

Therapeutic

...f small quantities of a substance a patient has an allergic response to, for the purpose of diminishing or eradicating the body's allergic response. Full article >>> The total food consumed by an individual. A therapeutic...

Tetanus

...(Be sure to tell your provider if you know you are allergic to antibiotics .) ... Full article >>> Diphtheria - tetanus - pertussis (DTP)The standard preparation used to immunize children against diphtheria , tetanus , and whooping cough . A so-called "acellular pertussis " vaccine (aP...

Symptomatic

...years (mean 28.48) of both genders suffering from allergic rhinitis . Symptomatic improvement and labor atory ... Full article >>> Urethra l syndrome is the presence of symptoms of a urinary tract infection even though very few or no bacteria are found in the urine . It is also some...

Swelling

...ral different parts of the body experience food - allergic reactions simultaneously, causing hives , swelling of the throat and difficulty in breathing . Full article >>> Treatment : In order to avoid loss of the eye (s) completely, it is essential to identify the cause of the swellin...

Sunburn

... prognosis depend on the severity of exposure or allergic reaction and the time to treatment . Symptoms normally go away when appropriately treated. Full article >>> Sunburn Cheilitis, actinic Sunburn Definition: Sunburn is the result of over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet ray...

Stomach

... s, regulating stomach acid production and in allergic reactions as a mediator of Immediate Hypersensitivity . Full article >>> GASTRIC LAVAGE - A procedure used to empty the stomach of its contents. Performed using a flexible rubber tube that is passed through the mouth and advance...

Stimulus

...ory condition of the conjunctiva secondary to an allergic stimulus . Common symptoms include itchy, red, and tearing eyes [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... Full article >>> La personne ayant besoin de ceci le trouve difficile de soutenir l'effort mental ...

Stoma

..., regulating stoma ch acid production and in allergic reactions as a mediator of Immediate Hypersensitivity . Full article >>> Clinical trials are also being conducted to evaluate its use in the treatment of primary brain tumor s (gliobla stoma multi forme), childhood gliomas , ...

Spores

...gh the nose and into the lungs where they cause allergic reactions or asthma . Mold may also be eaten in foods , including the following: ... Full article >>> Mould spores are present in the air between May and October, peaking in late summer (August/September) The tree pollen seas...

Sperm

...;>> Sperm icides-Some women and men are allergic to sperm icides or find them irritating to the skin . Full article >>> Sperm a-Tex preshaped mesh Knitted, polyp ropylene, monofilament mesh indicated for the repair of inguinal hernia defects. Mfg: Davol, div. of Bard. Source: F...

Spinal injury

...arrhoea severe infection ( septic shock ) severe allergic reaction ( anaphylactic shock ) spinal injury poisoning . Full article >>> discovery of the pain -relieving properties of mint oil and related compounds has great potential for alleviating the suffering of millions of chronic pain...

Spasm

... Spasm odic croup is thought to be caused by an allergic reaction, in which the linings of the voice box an...62;>> Vascular spasm Vasculitis - allergic hypersensitivity Vasculitis - necrotizing Vasoactive intestinal peptide-producing tumor Vaso...

Sneezing

...lso identify the specific substances that trigger allergic reactions . Full article >>> Sneez...ly suffer the sneezing and runny nose caused by allergic reactions of the upper- respiratory tract—or, allergic rhinitis . Full article >>...

Snakebite

...m a non- poison ous snake can cause infection or allergic reaction in some people. Full article >>>...

Skin Rashes

...2; Skin rashes , hives , or itching . Severe allergic reaction (rare). Use of antibiotics to treat ea...l article >>> NSAIDs can also cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes and wheezing . NSAID preparations applied to the skin can common...

Skin disorders

...ne system , which normally fights infection and allergic reactions . Full article >>> Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common of the inherited skin disorders . It may begin in early childhood, before a child is 4 years old. In most cases one parent is affected, and each child has a ...

Skin Rash

...l article >>> NSAIDs can also cause allergic reactions such as skin rash es and wheezing . NSAID preparations applied to the skin can commonly cause reddening, smarting, itching and skin rash es . Full article >>> Treatment s that help most itching skin rash es w...

Skin Diseases

...topic dermatitis are not clearly defined as true allergic disease s. Urticaria and angioedema are both due to excessive mast cell activity in the skin . Full article >>> The cause of about 80 to 85 percent of all scoliosis cases is unknown ( idiopathic ), according to the National I...

Skin Care

...n skin care products are most likely to cause an allergic reaction? It depends on the product, but the most ...>> Examples of irritants that can cause allergic reactions when they touch your skin are hair or skin care products, nickel in jewelry and bel...

Sinusitis

... es however it is often used interchangeably with allergic rhinitis and rhinorrhea (see below). Full arti...fections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation . There are three types of sinusitis : ... Full article >>> Sinusitis...

Sinus

... es however it is often used interchangeably with allergic rhinitis and rhinorrhea (see below). Full arti...fections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation . There are three types of sinus itis : ... Full article >>> Blocked ...

Shock

...d Shock may result from trauma , heatstroke , allergic reactions , severe infection , poisoning or oth...phylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, allergic reaction that occurs within minutes of exposure an allergy -causing substance ( allergen ). Anaphy...

Shellfish

...foods or products containing the food he/she is allergic to. The items that your child is allergic to are called allergen s. Full article >>> Shellfish Poisoning Paralysis Overv...

Serum sickness

... Definition Serum sickness is a type of delayed allergic response, appearing four to 10 days after exposure...ll article >>> A less common type of allergic reaction is called serum sickness . This can occur days or even a week after starting a medication,...

Serum

...62;> Serum sickness is a type of delayed allergic response, appearing four to 10 days after exposure...ll article >>> A less common type of allergic reaction is called serum sickness . This can occur days or even a week after starting a medicatio...

Septum

...nflammation of the paranasal sinuses because of allergic reactions or viral , bacterial , or functional ... abnormalities (such as deviated nasal septum ), allergic rhinitis or cystic fibrosis are more likely to develop sinusitis . Smoking increases the risk ...

Seizures

...ands that's sometimes used to treat asthma and allergic reactions . Full article >>> This medication is used to control seizures in epileptics. This article discusses the use and side effects of the drug . Full article >>> Depending on which part of the brain has been dama...

Semen

...ticle >>> What in semen are people allergic to? People are allergic to protein s in semen . 'We don't really know which protein s are responsible at this point,' say...

Seasonal allergies

... allergies "? People with seasonal allergies are allergic to something that's in the air for just part of th...eeds such as plantain can be found and may induce allergic reactions . [ 1 ] ... Full article >>> And individuals with seasonal allergies ofte...

Scratch test

...stance (the allergen ) that is the trigger for an allergic reaction. Full article >>> Alternat...ich different antigen s (substances that cause an allergic reaction) are introduced into a patient's skin via a needle prick or scratch and then observed for...

Scarlet fever

...let fever rash . This rash is thought to be an allergic reaction to the toxins . Untreated, strep throat can sometimes lead to rheumatic fever . Kidney complications are among the other possibilities. Full article >>>...

Scales

... waste products of the dust mite are what produce allergic reactions and asthma . The best way to prevent dust mites is to limit your child's exposure. Full article >>> Cradle cap appears as thick, crusty, yellow or brown scales over the child's scalp. Similar scales may also be found ...

Saliva

...imal saliva , dandruff , and urine . It causes allergic reactions in many people. You may be more sensiti...s cats) than another. All furry animals can cause allergic reactions . Full article >>> Because rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease ...

Rhinitis

... lines the nose and the sinus ), often due to an allergic reaction to pollen , dust or other airborne subs...ly suffer the sneezing and runny nose caused by allergic reactions of the upper- respiratory tract—or, allergic rhinitis . Full article >>&...

Rhinorrhea

... lines the nose and the sinus ), often due to an allergic reaction to pollen , dust or other airborne subs...zing , nasal pruritus , associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 5 years and older. Previously approved for treatment of children ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

...ve with corticosteroid treatment are asthma , allergic rhinitis , eczema and rheumatoid arthritis . Full article >>> Previously approved indications: (1) use in reducing signs and symptoms and delaying structural damage ( joint damage) in patients with moderately to severely active r...

Rheumatoid

...ve with corticosteroid treatment are asthma , allergic rhinitis , eczema and rheumatoid arthritis . Full article >>> Arthritis is the inflammation and swelling of a joint , and it may result from several underlying conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or, more commonly,...

Respiratory

...axis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction distinguished by the sudden onset of hiv...lized latex protein -powder particles can provoke allergic respiratory symptoms if inhaled by a latex-sensitive individual. Full article >>> T...