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"I'm allergic to everything grass, trees, mold, pet dander," the Bowling Green woman said, giving a partial list of things that trigger her condition. "My allergies are pretty bad all year round because of dust mites and molds."Mattingly isn't alone. Moisture from the winter's heavy snow and rain has nurtured mold and caused trees,... . , Nut allergies can be life threatening Allergies to peanuts and tree nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.) are among the most common food allergies. Currently, it is estimated that between million and million adults in the United States are allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Children also may be allergic to these foods. Like other food allergies, people allergic to peanuts and tree nuts are actually allergic to a protein contained in the food. When an allergic person eats the food, the immune system responds by causing various... . , Season's greetings; The nose knows when it's time to keep the windows closed and the pet outside Attention, allergy sufferers Fluffy and Fido must go. And if you can't part with your furry friends, at least keep them out of the bedroom.That's the advice that Dr. Alex Yip of Southeastern Allergy Associates gives his patients. Statistics back him up Six to million Americans are allergic to cats and thousands more are allergic to dog dander.In spite of the evidence, Dr. Yip recognizes his suggestion is unpopular."That's a... . The Town Talk , Stretching the boundaries Latex allergies on the rise with higher use of latex products By Sarah Crooks Staff reporter Remember the episode of "ER" where a severe allergic reaction to latex gloves makes a medical student collapse?Or maybe you've heard stories of people changing careers because of latex allergy.While latex allergy isn't an entirely new phenomenon, it is an emerging problem."We really began seeing it in the late... . Washington Post May , Hay Fever's Heyday , May and Are the Peak Season for Airborne Allergies in Washington Several hundred allergy sufferers spent Saturday in Sligo Creek Park deliberately inhaling the very pollens that cause their watery eyes, sneezing, clogged nasal passages, coughs and fuzzy heads. The purpose? A head to head test by the Washington Hospital Center's Institute for Asthma and Allergy of two unnamed but commonly prescribed antihistamines to treat allergies.The leisurely day in the park was also sweetened by a $ payment to the volunteers, but they had to agree to... . . . Staff , Histamine hysteria Medication can offer allergy relief to certain sufferers By Jessi De La Cruz When seasonal allergies hit, the grass isn't greener anywhere for Gail Drouillard.The itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and rash on her face is enough to make Drouillard try anything.``I've been known to stick my head in the freezer to get a few breaths of cold air to clear my head,'' said Drouillard, of Williamston.Drouillard is one of million... . Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO) , Risky Eating Parents and schools are teaming up to help children manage their difficult food allergies Having a food allergy is challenging enough for the person affected; it can be an even greater challenge for those responsible for preparing safe meals. Today, we take a look at how parents, schools and kids team up to manage potentially dangerous food allergies. Wednesday, we'll explore how families think about meal preparation in ways they never have before with some surprisingly good . Morgan Smith is nearly years old and already he's learning to... . Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) , DON'T SURRENDER / FIGHT BACK AGAINST SNEEZING AND RUNNY NOSE OF ALLERGY SEASON For allergy sufferers, it's been a tough season, and it's not going to get better anytime soon.

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