Posts tagged "allergies"
Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is conjunctivitis? A thin transparent membrane called the conjunctiva covers the eyeball and inner eyelids. If something irritates this covering, it could swollen the eyes. They may also itch, hurt or cry out your eyes. This is called conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye”. What is the cause of allergic conjunctivitis? Many factors can...
What is Urticaria?
Urticaria Hives are areas of red, inflamed skin (hives) that cause intense itching. The hives appear suddenly and disappear quickly in one or two hours, but can also last up to 24 hours. Often they occur in groups. New hives may also form while old ones disappear. It is estimated that 20% of the population...
Ways to Prevent Allergy
Ways of Preventing Allergy Prevention of allergies has been of interest for decades to allergy specialists and their patients. Since allergies and asthma are presented by families, special efforts must be taken by allergic or asthmatic parents to prevent children from contracting them. Although allergies can not be prevented in a uniform way, recent information suggests...
