YES, THIS IS SOMETHING TO SNEEZE AT ALLERGY SEASON FOGS THE MIND AND CLOGS THE HEAD What did we talk about before we had allergies?I can’t remember. Memory loss. That’s one of the symptoms. But about this time of year everything is an allergy symptom. “Somebody stole our trash can,” my husband says. Allergies. It’s obvious. If someone wanted to walk off with our trash can, why not do it in or ? Why wait until now?The perpetrator probably doesn’t even know he did it… Star Tribune Newspaper of the Twin Cities , e Brody turns allergy fighter, She’ll be in St. Paul on Sunday to discuss latest book Allergies, as e Brody likes to say, are when your immune system runs amok. In other words, you get allergies when your personal sentry against disease mistakenly ides to battle innocent passers by like pollen and turns your eyes and nose into itchy, runny ramparts. Or worse. But you and your immune system can learn better, Brody said in a recent telephone interview. One way is by reading her latest book, ” e Brody’s Allergy..

Toronto Star, The (Ontario, Canada) , Let’s separate fact from fiction in dealing with food allergies There are a number of myths about food allergies, ranging from “allergies are all in your head” to “a small amount can’t hurt you. ” Such allergies are not as common as most people think. Yet, to those affected, they are a tremendous problem in some cases, life threatening. No age is exempt. About per cent of children under and per cent of adults have a food allergy. How are food allergies diagnosed? Which foods are the.. Los Angeles Times , Allergy Season Comes At Choo The answer is blowing in the wind. If you’re feeling congested, wheezy or short of breath, blame the same Santa Ana winds that are causing hellish scenes throughout Southern California. “In the last hours, I have seen more patients than I’ve seen in the whole previous month,” said Dr. William E. Berger of Mission Viejo, president of the California Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “I’ve seen patients in.. The Kansas City Star , A survival guide for seasonal sneezes and sniffles Allergies can be controlled with medication and a few easy to follow tips Face it. If you have allergies, you will not be able to breathe until about. Then you will have five, six or maybe seven weeks of respite until ragweed season sets in and your breathing will once again be all but nonexistent. It’s necessary to either develop at least a modicum of survival skills or pack up the dog and kids and move to Arizona. (Alas, now even the Southwest is not pollen free. ) According to the American Lung Association, million Americans suffer from.. Scripps Howard News Service , ALLERGY STRATEGIES ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE SNEEZIN’ Face it. If you have allergies, you will not be able to breathe until about. Then you will have four, five, six or maybe seven weeks of respite until ragweed season sets in and your breathing will once again be all but nonexistent. Makes you kind of long for snow. But that not being in most of our immediate futures, it is necessary to either develop at least some modicum of survival skills or pack up the dog and kids and move to Arizona. (Alas, now even the Southwest is not.. West County Times (Richmond, CA) , EAST BAY HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF SNEEZING, WHEEZING AND SCRATCHING Allergy sufferers, prepare to start sneezing. Now that spring is upon us, the microscopic pollen particles cruising through the atmosphere are about to wreak havoc on people’s nasal passages. Allergists say they have had a steady stream of calls since the rain stopped last week. People are complaining of headaches, sore throats, itchy watery eyes and fatigue. “We had a very nice winter; all the trees are flourishing, and that means a lot of sneezing and.. West County Times (Richmond, CA) , EAST BAY HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF SNEEZING, WHEEZING AND SCRATCHING Allergy sufferers, prepare to start sneezing. Now that spring is upon us, the microscopic pollen particles cruising through the atmosphere are about to wreak havoc on people’s nasal passages. Allergists say they have had a steady stream of calls since the rain stopped last week. People are complaining of headaches, sore throats, itchy watery eyes and fatigue. “We had a very nice winter; all the trees are flourishing, and that means a lot of sneezing and.. UNDERSTANDING ALLERGIES HELPS IN FIGHTING BACK Allergies often can put a damper on outdoor fun. But Dr. John M. Donatelli of St. Barnabas Medical Center in Richland says there are ways to fight back. Understanding the cause of allergies, Donatelli says, is the first step in their treatment.

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The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is believed to be
the first of its kind in the United States that showed early exposure to
pets has a protective effect on developing pediatric… . , to , / / / /
/ / to . Los Angeles Times , Early Exposure to Pets May Put Leash on
Allergies Immunology A study asserts that children who are around at
least two dogs or cats by age have a % lower risk than those who aren’t.
Exposure to at least two dogs or cats in the first year of life may
drastically reduce the risk of allergies, including reactions to molds,
grasses and pollen, scientists report in an unusual line of research
published last week.The team of Georgia scientists pursuing this
seemingly offbeat path of research says it now has some fairly solid
leads on how animals help ward off allergies, including those known to
trigger asthma.”We started this research almost years ago,… . Press
Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA) , HIGH POLLEN LEVELS BEDEVIL ALLERGY
SUFFERERS Allergy sufferers have had a lot to sneeze about this week as
pollen counts from the county’s prolific spring grasses climbed well into
the itching and wheezing range.High temperatures and hot winds the past
few days haven’t helped. Thursday’s high was degrees, plenty hot but shy
of the record for that date, which was degrees in . According to the
allergy department at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Rosa, the
pollen count for grasses… . New York Times, The (NY) May , Delays
Possible for Over the Counter Allergy Drugs Allergy sufferers who hope
that Claritin will soon be available over the counter may well be waiting
for many months, if not years. On Friday, a committee of experts advised
the Food and Drug Administration that Claritin and two other popular
allergy drugs, Allegra and Zyrtec, were safe enough to be made available
without a prescription. It is not clear whether Food and Drug
Administration has authority to force allergy drug manufacturers,
Schering Plough, Aventis and Pfizer Inc, to… . Hampshire County
Publications (England) , Baby allergy study needs mums to be d orS in
Southampton have launched an appeal to find newly pregnant mums to help
with a groundbreaking study into baby allergies.Researchers will monitor
mothers who eat eggs during pregnancy and examine its effect on the
allergies of their children.The work may lead to a deeper understanding
of the trigger factors that lead some babies to develop asthma.Dr Gill
Vanks, who is leading the project, said “We are exploring whether changes
to a mother’s… . The News & Observer , Asthma, allergies checklist In
the United States, more than . million children suffer from asthma while
six million battle hay fever and allergies. Together these maladies
account for more than million missed school days and millions of dollars
in medical school costs and lost work days for parents. As children head
back to school this month, their parents may be apprehensive about the
effects of the classroom on their child’s asthma or allergies. The
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… . Morning Call, The
(Allentown, PA) , TREAT ALLERGIES IN RATIONAL WAYS To the Editor Over the
last few months, many articles or columns have appeared in The Morning
Call on peanut allergy. The publicity regarding the seriousness of food
allergy has been beneficial for the to percent of the population with
true food allergy. As a spokesperson for both the allergists in the
Lehigh Valley and the Pennsylvania Allergy and Asthma Association, I
think the ision to not ban peanuts on certain rows of airplanes was good.
While there is no doubt that people die… . Time , Don’t Ban Peanuts
There are better ways for schools and parents to protect children who
suffer a deadly allergy A school system in upstate New York faces a year
problem that has nothing to do with computers. Last month a couple living
in Grand Island gave their local elementary school two years in which to
rid itself of peanuts. Why? So their three year old son, who suffers from
a severe allergy to peanuts, won’t be exposed to peanut butter, peanut
oil or even “peanut dust” when he enters kindergarten in the fall of .
This demand for a peanut ban has divided.
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An inquest, which began Monday, is examining the circumstances around
Mrs. Silversmith’s death…. . Newsday (Melville, NY) , Compost,
Allergies Studied No link found at Islip site A long awaited state health
study on Islip’s composting facility has found two to four times the
amount of airborne fungal spores normally in the air in nearby
communities. But the study could not document some residents’ complaints
that the spores triggered allergy or asthma symptoms. However, the
pioneering study one of the first to assess the health impact of a
composting yard warned that such facilities should not be located near
hospitals and other health… . . . Austin American Statesman , NOTHING
TO SNEEZE AT Allergies signal immune system’s chemical warfare against
the environment Misery loves company, and allergy sufferers have plenty
of both.Allergies of one sort or another afflict more than million
Americans. Asthma, often a consequence of allergies, accounts for nearly
half a million hospitalizations and , deaths a year. One in every nine d
or visits has something to do with an allergy. Two centuries ago,
allergies were virtually unknown to medical science; today allergies are
everywhere, and more than substances are known to elicit allergic… .
Washington Post , PINK AND BLUE MICE AND ALLERGY ATTACKS Colorful
experiments with pink and blue mice may lead to relief for the to million
people in the United States who suffer from allergies. The experiments
involve gene altered mice created by scientists at the University of
North Carolina and the National Institutes of Health. The researchers
designed the mice to lack a single gene, without which the animals can’t
make a protein called the IgE receptor. In normal mice and in humans, the
IgE receptor sits like a satellite dish… . The Tampa Tribune ,
Sometimes, food can be upsetting Food allergies are difficult to live
with, but they can be even harder to diagnose, d ors say. That’s because
the most common type of food allergy is cyclical it shows up only
occasionally. “”Many people can eat a food they’re allergic to in
moderation, without any symptoms. However, if they eat that same food day
after day, or in larger quantities, or at a time of the year when
allergies in general are very active, then symptoms… . Philadelphia
Inquirer, The (PA) , DIAGNOSING AND TREATING FOOD ALLERGIES Food
allergies are difficult to live with, but they can be even harder to
diagnose, d ors say. That’s because the most common type of food allergy
is cyclical it shows up only occasionally.”Many people can eat a food
they’re allergic to in moderation, without any symptoms. However, if they
eat that same food day after day, or in larger quantities, or at a time
of the year when allergies in general are very active, then symptoms
occur,”… . , HOTLINE HELPS ALLERGY SUFFERERS Some will be sneezin’,
others will be wheezin’, because all will be breathin’
ragweed.”Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, summer showers, high
temperatures and humidity have resulted in an early and prolific mold and
ragweed pollen season that may break records and keep sensitive people
sneezing through ,” predicts Dr. Ted M. Barkley, division of biology,
Kansas State University. The Allergy Information Center and… . May ,
Pollen count making life miserable for allergy sufferers Allergy
sufferers are sniffling and sneezing through their worst spring in
memory, said an allergy specialist with the University of South Carolina.
If you are among the percent of the population stricken with springtime
allergies, about the only things you can wish for now in terms of relief
are trainloads of medication or an ocean cruise. All three are temporary,
at best. “It’s much worse than it’s been in recent years,” said Dr.
Robert A…. . St. Louis Post Dispatch , New Allergy Drug Causes Weight
Gain Q. Could Hismanal cause weight gain? My allergist prescribed this
new antihistamine several months ago for nasal allergies. It has worked
extremely well to control my sniffling, but I have gone from to almost
pounds since I started taking it. My wife will vouch for the fact that I
have not been overeating. So I am wondering if the drug may be
responsible.A. Hismanal (astemizole) is a new, nonsedating antihistamine
that can help control allergies without causing drowsiness. But… . The
Record (New Jersey) May , MAY DAZE THE ALLERGY SEASON AND ITS SYMPTOMS
ARE NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT For allergy and asthma sufferers, ’tis the
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.. . Jerusalem Post, The (Israel) , Antibiotics in babies increase risk
of asthma, allergies study US researchers have warned that giving infants
antibiotics without a good reason can significantly increase their risk
of allergies and asthma after the age of seven. Dr. Christine Cole
Johnson, the study’s lead author and senior research epidemiologist for
Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital department of biostatistics and research
epidemiology, presented her study on Tuesday at the European Respiratory
Society’s annual conference in Vienna.She reported that… . , Weekend
House Call ELIZABETH COHEN, MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT Good morning and
welcome to WEEKEND HOUSE CALL. Have you found yourself sniffling lately?
Sneezing, coughing, red, itchy eyes? Well, it is fall allergy season and
for some people, autumn is actually worse than spring.(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
(voice over) Autumn’s crisp air and bright colors are no welcomed sight
for Judy Young.JUDY YOUNG, FALL ALLERGY SUFFERER Constant sneezing, being
plugged up and yet, at the same time, having a… . Western Mail
(Cardiff, Wales) , The Western Mail Chef fights to survive in allergy war
COMPANIES could be forced to improve warnings on food labels because of
the rising number of people suffering from food allergies.As more and
more people in Europe and America suffer ill health or die from
allergies, companies are soon to be forced to disclose whether or not
their products contain even tiny traces of common allergens. Currently
sufferers are frustrated by labels that protect manufacturers from legal
action but offer little practical insight.Some products which… . Tulsa
World , king halls can cause allergy blues If the holiday season feels
like one big headache, it may have more to do with being possessed by
seasonal allergies than the ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge. Even though isn’t
usually what’s thought of as allergy season, specialists say that
allergic reactions to real and artificial holiday orations can make
people sick. Chronic nasal congestion, sneezing in the wee hours,
headaches, post nasal drip, cough and wheezing all typical allergy… .
Spokesman Review, The (Spokane, WA) , Death leads to creation of food
allergy task force, District panel will look at guidelines, training of
staff Nutrition experts, parents and a local allergist are among the
people appointed to Spokane School District ’s food allergy task
force.Chosen by Superintendent Brian Benzel, the task force resulted from
a settlement between District and the family of Nathan Walters, the third
grader with a peanut allergy who died in May during a school field trip.
Its goals include a complete review of the district’s guidelines and
training on food allergies, and it will make… . Times=City , There’s an
allergen in my soup! Diners with food allergies must be extra careful By
Amy Mercer The Times Greenwood resident y Fielder doesn’t just dislike
the taste of shrimp. She can’t tolerate the presence of even one piece of
shrimp on her dinner plate.Every time Fielder has come into contact with
the tiny crustacean, she has developed a rash and blisters and has had
trouble breathing. Fielder is one of about million Americans who have an
allergy to a specific food.According… . Naperville Sun, The (IL) ,
Seasonal sniffles; Don’t let outdoor allergies spoil your springtime fun
The long winter is gone and the long awaited spring is here.But with nice
weather comes pollen, and pollen spells allergies for many people.
Although Caryn Lamphere has the misfortune of being allergic to many
things dust, dust mites, pet dander, certain types of food spring is an
especially difficult time of the year for her.”When I go outside, I put a
surgical mask on so I won’t breathe in all the stuff that’s out there,”
said… . . . Guardian, The (London, England) , Life Life & soul Health
Testing times If you’re allergic to insects, foods or animals, the real
sting is the shortage in clinical staff, says Linda Gamlin, author of The
Allergy Bible As spring arrives and those who are allergic to tree pollen
begin to sneeze and wheeze, increasing attention is being drawn to the
plight of allergy sufferers in this country. ‘Allergy currently affects
to per cent of the British population,’ says Jonathan Brostoff, Professor
of Allergy at King’s College London. ‘Meanwhile, the number of full time
allergy clinics led by a consultant allergist or immunologist can
literally be counted on the.
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“I knew I had control of what was offered at home, but I worried about
what might be offered in the school cafeteria, as well as in the
classroom,” said Peggy Lipinski of Hermantown, Minn., whose son Steve had
multiple food allergies as a child. “It’s hard when your child has to
avoid something… . Townsville Sun (Australia) , Promise of relief for
allergy sufferers LIFE for Australia’s six million allergy sufferers is
expected to be transformed by a world leading treatment that totally
eliminates all types of allergies. Advanced Allergy Elimination (AAE),
which opened a clinic in Brisbane recently, is a revolutionary, drug free
and non invasive treatment that has been proven to eliminate all forms of
allergies, enabling the sufferer to start or resume contact with the
substance that previously caused the allergic reaction.AAE can treat… .
Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) , SCHOOL RAISES WORRIES ABOUT FOOD
ALLERGIES Feeding a child who has food allergies can be stressful for
parents, especially those who are sending a young one off to school for
the first time.”I knew I had control of what was offered at home, but I
worried about what might be offered in the school cafeteria, as well as
in the classroom,” said Peggy Lipinski of Hermantown, Minn., whose son
Steve had multiple food allergies as a child. “It’s hard when your child
has to avoid something… . , FOOD ALLERGIES CAN BE MANAGED AT SCHOOL,
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stressful for parents, especially those who are sending a young one off
to school for the first time.“I knew I had control of what was offered
at home, but I worried about what might be offered in the school
cafeteria, as well as in the classroom,” said Peggy Lipinski of
Hermantown, whose son Steve had multiple food allergies as a child.
“It’s hard when your child has to avoid something that is included in…
. News Gazette, The (Champaign Urbana, IL) , Flea allergy an itchy
situation Fleas are tiny wingless critters that annoy pets and disgust
owners. Most pet owners will battle fleas or the allergic response fleas
can cause. Flea allergy dermatitis an inflammation and irritation of the
skin is the most common skin allergy in dogs and cats. “Adult fleas are
blood sucking parasites that require a host, such as a dog or cat, for
protection, food and survival. When a flea bites an animal, a variety of
irritating and/or allergy causing substances from its saliva… . St.
Petersburg Times , Winning the allergy war A surge in scientists’
knowledge about how to target chemicals in the cells and stop the
wheezing, coughing, running nose and itchy eyes that plague allergy
sufferers promises a new era of breathing easier.”It’s a wonderful
expansion of our knowledge,” says Dr. Richard Lockey, director of the
division of allergy and immunology at the University of South Florida
College of Medicine and one of dozens of scientists involved in the
research… . , to , / / / / / / to . Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) ,
HEALTH / WET WINTER WILL UNLEASH FLOOD OF ALLERGY COMPLAINTS For allergy
sufferers, this year’s brutal winter is about to bring another dose of
misery a fast peaking, intense spring allergy season starting this
month.Experts say moisture accumulated from heavy snow and rain has
nurtured mold and will fuel tree pollen production once daytime
temperatures mostly stay above degrees. Those with seasonal allergies
should begin taking their medicines very soon to prevent symptoms from
getting out of control, allergy specialists say…. . Sun, The
(Baltimore, MD) , Children raised with pets less likely to be allergic,
New study overturns conventional thinking on animal, pollen allergies The
truth about cat and dog allergies might be the opposite of what experts
have long suspected, according to a new study. Raising children alongside
the furry companions might reduce rather than increase the likelihood
that they will break out in itching and sneezing fits.Not only that, but
the study of youngsters in suburban Detroit found that those raised from
birth in households with two or more cats or dogs were also less likely
to develop allergies to pollen, mold and grasses.
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She does this not only to spare the hostess’ feelings, but to indulge her
finicky stomach. Even though we are full sisters, there is no food I can
think of that I… . May , SNEEZY, DRIPPY, RUNNY, BUT NOT ALLERGIC,
PATIENTS WHO DON’T NEED THEM MAY BE TAKING ALLERGY DRUGSShe does this not
only to spare the hostess’ feelings, but to indulge her finicky stomach.
Even though we are full sisters, there is no food I can think of that
I… . May , SNEEZY, DRIPPY, RUNNY, BUT NOT ALLERGIC, PATIENTS WHO DON’T
NEED THEM MAY BE TAKING ALLERGY DRUGS< Americans spent nearly $ . billion
on the prescription allergy drugs Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec last year.
But many of those people one study suggests as many as two thirds may not
even have allergies.The problem, say d ors, is that people who suffer
from a chronic runny nose, congestion or sinus problems often think they
have allergies when their symptoms are actually triggered by foods,
medication, bacteria or some other reason. Rather than be tested, many
patients simply get... . Daily Gazette, The (Schenectady, NY) May , Study
finds many allergy drugs prescribed incorrectly, misused Americans spent
nearly $ . billion on the prescription allergy drugs Claritin, Allegra
and Zyrtec last year. But many of those people one study suggests as many
as two thirds may not even have allergies.The problem, say d ors, is that
people who suffer from a chronic runny nose, congestion or sinus problems
often think they have allergies, when their symptoms are actually
triggered by foods, medication, bacteria or some other reason. Rather
than be tested, many patients simply get... . The Denver Post May ,
Allergy formulas misapplied Study Many users aren't even allergic
Americans spent nearly $ . billion on the prescription allergy drugs
Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec last year. But many one study suggests as
many as two thirds may not have allergies.The problem, say d ors, is
people who suffer from a chronic runny nose, congestion or sinus problems
often think they have allergies when their symptoms are actually
triggered by foods, medication, bacteria or some other reason. Rather
than be tested, many patients simply get their d or to prescribe... .
Jerusalem Post, The (Israel) , The rallying cry Sneezers unite!
Gesundheit! If you are among the % of Israelis suffering from allergies
many of them (but not all) sensitive to pollen and other substances
emitted by trees, grasses, weeds and plants you probably regard spring as
the worst season in the year. Sneezing, watery eyes, coughing and a raw
throat are constant companions during the spring, and often during the
autumn as well. Asthma attacks, in rare cases fatal, may result from such
allergies as well.While you can seek help by going for... . Macon
Telegraph, The (GA) , REASON FOR THE SNEEZIN' In the waiting room at the
Macon Asthma and Allergy Clinic, home to no fewer than four boxes of
tissue, pollen allergy sufferer Ernestine Watts sat reading a magazine a
gardening magazine.With nary a sniffle.Watts gets regular allergy shots.
She does her gardening while breathing through a mask.Still, she says,
springtime for her isn't spring breeze gentle on her allergies."When the
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Hamilton Spectator, The (Ontario, Canada) , Rainy summer bad for
allergies; Ragweed plants spewing pollen into air Almost every fall the
start of ragweed allergy season brings so much misery so swiftly that
sufferers believe it's the worst year ever. So far, allergy experts say,
the ragweed pollen count isn't setting records. But, they note, the rainy
summer nourished outsized ragweed plants that are spewing millions of
pollen grains into the breezes that can spread ragweed as far as
kilometres."I've seen a lot of severe patients today,"... . Boston Globe
, RAGWEED IS RAGING WET WEATHER HITS ALLERGY SUFFERERS Almost every fall,
the start of ragweed allergy season brings so much misery so swiftly that
sufferers believe it's the worst year ever.So far, allergy specialists
say the ragweed pollen count isn't setting records. But, they note, the
rainy summer nourished outsized ragweed plants that are spewing millions
of pollen grains into the breezes that can spread ragweed as far as
miles. "I've seen a lot of severe patients today,"... . , Getting over
the gardening itch Author offers tips to make activities allergy free IF
you or someone you know suffers from allergies, then you know how
difficult it can be to enjoy gardening and other outdoor activities.In
his new book, "Allergy Free Gardening," Thomas L.
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Allergies are caused by proteins and are an exaggerated immunological
response to materials in our surroundings. Anyone can get allergies,
though only percent to percent of the population have one or more
allergies. What kinds of allergies are out there and where can they be
found?The most common is allergic rhinitis or hay fever, which is an
inflammation in the nose. People with allergies who live in the Southwest
are most… . The Orange County Register May , SNEEZE SEASON IT HAPPENS
EVERY SPRING THE FLOWERS BLOOM, THE WINDS BLOW, ALLERGIES ABOUND. GRAB A
TISSUE AND READ ON WE’LL HELP YOU COPE HEALTH Former Orange County
resident has a system for mapping your allergies. A former Santa Ana
resident wants to give folks with severe allergies free maps to guide
them out of their misery.Edward J. Mooney, a University of Iowa d oral
student, has devised a computerized mapping system to help people plan
where to move, buy a summer home or take a trip, based on the type of
pollen in the air. Since stories have run on the project, he says, he has
received hundreds of requests for the maps, which he has developed as
part of his dissertation. Mooney, ,… . Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) ,
SOUND THE ALLERGY ALARM GRASS GROWING Donald Dana has the perfect excuse
not to mow the lawn allergies.One whiff of the freshly cut grass on a
windy, pollen blowing day sets off a sneezing, sniffling, eye itching and
eye watering fit that can only be controlled by a shot. “I try to stay
away from the yard in the spring,” said Dana. “Luckily, my wife loves
yard work.” The year old Long Beach resident is not alone. About percent
of the population has some type… . St. Petersburg Times , Read it and
sneeze This allergy season long As you lift your congested head to
swallow yet another allergy tablet, and as you blow your sore nose one
more time, take heart You’ve got company. Plenty of it. An unusual
combination of weather and botany has made this one of the longer lived
spring allergy seasons in memory. The mild, wet winter, followed by the
late cold snap, threw the trees out of whack, leading them to pollinate
longer than usual.r of sufferers, said Walter Trudeau, the University of
South Florida College of… . Washington Post , THE COLD TRUTH ABOUT
ALLERGIES There are a few people in my family who have allergies, but not
many, and fortunately I am not one of them. At least, I wasn’t until a
couple of days ago. I’ve known enough about allergies to tell the
difference between the beginning of a cold and the onset of an
attack.Colds start slowly, say with a couple of sniffles, and then
progress over a day or two into a full scale invasion of the nasal
passages, brain cavity, chest and the respiratory system. One of the
very… . , Something to sneeze at Allergy’s price tag Economic impact of
seasonal sufferers exacts a toll of $ B a year in productivity lost on
job, in schools Poor performance by people heading to work and school
while suffering from severe allergies ends up costing the national
economy millions in lost productivity, according to a new study. In the
United States, allergic rhinitis, also referred to as allergy related
nasal congestion, in . million lost workdays and million lost school days
each year, according to the study, scheduled to appear tomorrow in the
online edition of the Allergies and Asthma Proceedings.The study puts
the… . Merced Sun Star, The (CA) May , Spring into allergy season With
a sniff, Fran Peraino of Merced reached for a box of allergy medicine at
Rite Aid on Friday afternoon. Merced pharmacy is selling two to three
times the usual amount of allergy medicine “I’m just having the stuffy
head and sinus pressure,” she said. “It seems to be worse this year. I
don’t know why.”She’s not alone.Down the street at Merced Community
Pharmacy, owner and pharmacist Paula Le… . . . Milford Daily News, The
(MA) May , Sufferers know Allergies nothing to sneeze at Red eyes. Drippy
noses. Sneezing. Coughing. These are the trials of hay fever and allergy
sufferers the world over.
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Already, one Dublin specialist is combining them with acupuncture to
combat the side effects of the pace of life. Armint Why do so many people
seem to suffer from allergies nowadays? Twenty years ago you weren’t
considered to have an allergy unless you dropped dead at the sight of a
cat or keeled over after eating shellfish. Now, every self respecting
household seems to have somebody who’s allergic to something; dust mites,
cows’ milk, dog hair, gluten, yeast, cashew nuts . . . the list is
apparently endless. Is allergy somehow connected to economic prosperity?
Is it a product… . The Record (New Jersey) , SCHOOLS MONITOR ALLERGIES,
BUT RESIST BAN ON PEANUTS First grader Donald Norton has a severe allergy
to peanuts. The strong aroma of peanut butter cookies in the oven, a
nibble or two of a mini Ritz cracker, a cookie with a single M&M can
cause symptoms that include hives, vomiting, a tightness in his throat,
and a tingling in his mouth.So should they outlaw peanut butter at his
Midland Park school?”I don’t really want to see them ban anything, to be
quite honest,” said Alyson Norton,… . Daily Telegraph (Sydney,
Australia) , Beat the allergy epidemic Few of us seem to be able to
escape allergies, especially children. Studies show as many as one in
four Australians are affected by some form of allergy.Asthma costs the
economy $ million a year, a boy living in a bubble is no longer front
page news and tens of thousands of Australians will sneeze their way
through another spring.We feel safer when we seek help from d ors and
therapists.But as we lock ourselves in our homes at night, house dust
mites, one of the trigger… . Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) , DOGS
AND CATS SUFFER FROM ALLERGIES, TOO. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROVIDE
RELIEF Does your cat or dog suffer from allergies?Veterinarians say the
number of cats and dogs with allergies has grown to epidemic proportions
in recent years. And experts suggest that one out of seven dogs and
nearly as many cats display allergy symptoms. The good news about
allergies is that newer, gentler treatments are beginning to show . The
bad news is you may have to go to a specialist to learn about them, and
treatments can cost thousands of dollars.”An allergy… . , NOTHING TO
SNEEZE AT THE POTENT EL NINO WILL CAUSE A STORM OF SNIFFLES If your nose
is stuffed already, your itchy eyes on allergy red alert and your pockets
full of wadded tissues blame El Nino. Officially the longest allergy
season ever, ’s also may become the worst, experts say. Pollen triggered
by the mild, early winter are adding weeks of discomfort to the sniffle
season and surprising many with allergies they never knew they had.Newly
budding trees have spewed invisible pollen for weeks. Because winds blow
west to east and back, New… . May , SNEEZES DELAYED, NOT DONE COLD
SPRING DEFERS, BUT WON’T STOP, THE FLOOD OF POLLEN. TREES, GRASS MAKE A
‘DOUBLE WHAMMY’ FOR SUFFERERS You don’t have to be an allergy specialist
or a Kleenex salesman to know the season to sneeze has arrived. Michael
Tran is doing his residency in internal medicine at Akron General Medical
Center, for example, so his expertise in allergies comes from firsthand
experience. Tran has been using an antihistamine and eye drops lately,
prescription drugs that are supposed to offset the heavy doses of tree
and grass pollen in the air.Still, his throat is scratchy, his nose runs,
and… . Capital Times, The (Madison, WI) May , DOG ALLERGIES COMMON,
TREATMENT COMPLEX Question Each spring my dog is plagued by allergies. He
scratches at his ears and sides, licks his feet and rubs his face on the
ground.I’ve had him on steroids in the past, and the medication does keep
him more comfortable, but he drinks so much and has to go outside so
often that we rarely can leave him alone for fear that he will urinate in
the house. In order for us to get a good night’s sleep, we have to take
his collar off his neck so that we… . San Antonio Express News , Treat
food allergies seriously Food allergies can be more than just a minor
inconvenience.
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In the next month, grass will begin producing pollen, followed by weeds
in the fall. And in the background, between Mother Nature’s seasonal
flare ups, mold and dust… . Durham County Publications (England) , The
allergy alternative Half the population with be suffering from an allergy
within years according to some estimates.Health Correspondent Barry
Nelson considers how we are rising to the challenge.GEORGIE Ashwell
endured nearly years of misery because of an undiagnosed intolerance of
dairy products. She visited d ors, chemists and health shops and tried
every pill and potion on offer.”I had resigned myself to a life of
suffering, ” says Georgie, who works as a learning… . . . INTELLIGENCER
JOURNAL (LANCASTER, PA.) , Allergies Sneezing, wheezing our way to No.
Lancaster County has a new distinction as the fall allergy capital of the
nation. The rankings by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America show
Lancaster’s share of ragweed is heartier than other areas of the country
and also take into account key environmental and medical factors that
spur allergies. It all added up to a No. ranking for the county. “We l h
about it and I see all these happy little ads with ragweed talking to pet
dander, but… . The San Diego Union Tribune , Sussing out food allergies
can be a complicated task QUESTION My questions have to do with food
allergies, what causes them and why I might have developed an allergic
reaction to a food when there was no problem for years. Is there a way to
cleanse the body and eliminate an allergy? S.W. ANSWER A true food
allergy occurs when the body’s immune system believes that a normally
harmless food is an invader out to cause harm. The first step in the
development of a classic food allergy is sensitization. This occurs… .
Capital, The (Annapolis, MD) , Fighting allergies Dr. Jim Banks would
offer this simple advice to allergy sufferers Avoid allergens as much as
possible. That means keeping your windows closed at home and while
driving around even when it’s nice out. That means not spending hours
running around outside, or rolling around in the grass. You know, common
sense stuff.“Avoidance is always the foundation of treatment,” said Dr.
Banks, an Arnold allergist. “But that’s always easier said than… .
Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) , Today’s forecast Breezy,
sneezy Allergy alert issued for metro area The metro area’s first
“allergy alert” was issued Friday as cedar and elm pollen reached
critically high levels because of springlike temperatures and winds.In
eastern Oklahoma, tree pollen levels increased to their highest this
year.”Warmer temperatures encourage trees to blossom and pollen then is
released. It’s just the beginning of the spring season,” said Matt
Trouba, laboratory director for the Allergy… . Press of Atlantic City,
The (NJ) , SCHOOLS BALANCE USUAL LUNCH MENUS AGAINST STUDENTS’ ALLERGIES
Peanut allergies can be fatal, but peanut butter remains a school lunch
staple, so schools are adopting strategies to keep students safe.The
Vineland school district had a child with such severe allergies, he could
not even go into the school cafeteria.”Food allergies have always been a
concern,” food service Director Karla Holt said. “Some are far worse than
others.” A resolution proposed in the state Legislature urges school
districts… . , d ors say too many needlessly suffer from allergies,
Arthritis more widespread than thought d ors say too many needlessly
suffer from allergies Arthritis more widespread than thought Fighting a
runny nose, itchy throat and watery eyes, allergy sufferers nevertheless
often find themselves downplaying the seriousness of the symptoms. It’s
not like it’s heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, after
all.But surveys show that among disease, allergies even though given
short shrift for being generally nonfatal are what ruin quality of… .
Cincinnati Post, The (OH) , SNIFFS, SNEEZES MIMIC ALLERGIES Pat Milazzo
says she’s tried every allergy medicine she can find and nothing seems to
work.’I get headaches, watery eyes. I sneeze a lot. My head just seems
full.” She finally quit taking useless medications. ‘I just take a big
box of Kleenex to work,” the Alexandria, Ky., resident said.Pollen is
her problem, she says.But d ors who treat allergies say maybe she
shouldn’t be so.
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Self diagnosis is more often wrong than right, according to Dr. Steve L.
Taylor, associate professor at the Food Research Institute, University of
Wisconsin, who spoke at a recent meeting of the Oklahoma Regional Section
of the Institute of Food Technologists.For the past six years, Taylor has
been involved in research on food allergies and sensitivities…. .
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News , Sniffling the blues Allergy
sufferers usually get a break in winter, but mild temperatures mean no
relief this year . When the ground freezes and the temperature plummets,
allergy sufferers usually enjoy a reprieve from the misery of mold. But
this year, Mother Nature isn’t giving those pesky spores the cold
shoulder.Some area allergy specialists are seeing more patients than
usual who are feeling the effects of mold allergies.The reason The
season’s unusually mild temperatures and soggy (rather than frozen)
ground.Before last week’s snowfall, the… . Daily Telegraph, The
(London, England) , The Daily Telegraph Thousands of milk allergy cases
missed in babies UP TO , British babies show symptoms of an allergy to
cows’ milk, but the vast majority are being misdiagnosed and suffer
unnecessarily, it is claimed today.A survey of health care professionals
found that per cent thought colleagues were missing milk allergies,
confusing the symptoms with gastroenteritis and colic. Cows’ milk food
allergy is the most common for infants, affecting two to three per cent,
although many more parents think their child is… . Sydney Morning
Herald, The (Australia) , When spring gets up your nose, COVER STORY
Researchers are working to find better treatments and a cure for seasonal
allergies, writes Melinda Ham. Longer, warmer days, buds bursting into
bloom and birds building nests aren’t the only signals to Stephan Gyory
that spring is near. His nose runs, he sneezes and coughs and his eyes
are red, irritated and itchy.Gyory is one of the to per cent of
Australians who suffer from spring allergies or hay fever, known as
seasonally induced allergic rhinitis, caused by airborne… . Los Angeles
Times (CA) , Are We Cleaning Our Way to More Allergies? A lack of early
exposure to infectious agents and bacteria may be skewing our immune
systems. The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ might lead to a cure. If you sneeze,
sniff and cough your way through one allergy season after another, you
have plenty of company. As a nation, our allergies are getting worse. And
researchers have developed a counterintuitive theory to explain why so
many of us are miserable.Cleaner homes and smaller families, they say,
are throwing off our immune systems. In fact, researchers say we need
exposure to healthy doses of bacteria and infectious agents early in life
to develop properly.The so called… . . . Sun, The (Baltimore, MD) , A
LITTLE DIRT NEVER HURT, Some researchers say exposure to bacteria at a
young age may help build immuntiy and lessen the likelihood of developing
allergies If you sneeze, sniff and cough your way through one allergy
season after another, you have plenty of company. As a nation, our
allergies are getting worse. And researchers have developed a
counterintuitive theory to explain why so many of us are
miserable.Cleaner homes and smaller families, they say, are throwing off
our immune systems. In fact, researchers now say we need exposure to
healthy doses of bacteria and infectious agents early in life to develop
properly. The so called… . Canada Newswire (Canada) , It’s Summertime
And the Living Isn’t So Easy If You Have Allergies! CNW Be prepared to
stay alert and focused during the biggest allergy period of the year
ragweed season POINTE CLAIRE, QC, /CNW Telbec/ Are you one of the many
Canadians who despite the summer sun feel run down this time of year?
Blame it on your allergies. Ragweed plants are one of the most widespread
causes of symptoms in seasonal hay fever sufferers and they continue to
be a nuisance from to the first frosts. It is estimated that per cent of
people with… . CNW Group (Canada) , It’s Summertime And the Living
Isn’t So Easy If You Have Allergies! Be prepared to stay alert and
focused during the biggest allergy period of the year ragweed season Are
you one of the many Canadians who despite the summer sun feel run down
this time of year?
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