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Allergies
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Worst Cities for Asthma Sufferers
Worst Cities for Asthma Sufferers
The 2006 list of worst cities for Asthma Sufferers was released last week by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (website). Topping the list are Scranton, Penn, Richmond, VA; Philadelphia, Penn. Looks like the West Coast is a fairly...
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Common types of allergies
Below are the most common types of allergies.
- Food Allergies - ignited by certain food types
- Anaphylaxis - triggered by drugs, food, or insect stings
- Respiratory Allergies - triggered by allergens which are airborn
- Contact Allergies - triggered by skin-affecting allergens
- Insect Sting Allergies - triggered by insect venom
Mild Symptoms:
- Tingling, itching, or swelling of your mouth, tongue, lips, or throat
- Tightness feeling in your throat
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
- Nausea
- Indigestion and abdominal cramps
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Coughing, congestion, wheezing, or sneezing
- Runny, stuffy, or itchy nose |
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