There are many symptoms to Gastroenteritis. Some consist of diarrhea and vomiting, headaches fevers, abdominal cramps, bloating, aching muscle, feeling exhausted or a fever. Your intestines may be swollen because they are filled with gas. Mostly ... more

Epinephrine self-administration kits are important for you to use immediately after being stung, before you get to a doctor for treatment. The two most common have the brand names Ana-Kit and Epi-Pen. However, these kits should not be used as a ... more

All students are required to fill out a personal information form detailing any special needs including dietary concerns before they arrive in residence. However, parents of students with severe peanut allergies should be aware that Chestnut ... more

If you can’t eat dairy products, it may seem like soy products such as soy milk, soy cheese, soy yogurt, soy ice cream, even “butter” made from soy oil are great alternatives to use. However, eating any food in excess can lead to developing another ... more

• The benefit of sublingual immunotherapy is that a broad range of allergies, including those caused by dust mites, pollen, mold, animals, foods and chemicals can be treated. ... more

I had hives over ten years ago, and I had a real bad case. The Doctors I went to, could not figure out what caused them. It was very red, all over my neck and shoulders. My wife called the emergency room, when I first got them, and the nurse said ... more

Most people think an animal's hair causes allergies, but that's not altogether true. What they are really allergic to are the secretions of the sebaceous skin glands, the saliva, the dander (or dead skin flakes), and the urine residue, all of which ... more

No; only if documentation is provided of a substantially limiting condition. Sometimes respiratory functioning is so severely affected that a student will satisfy the requirement to be considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act. ... more

A peanut allergy is caused by a case of mistaken identity, where the exposure to a peanut is thought to be an intruder. The body launches an attack against it, causing a release of histamines. Peanut allergies can be deadly, so avoiding contact, ... more

The prevalence of latex allergy has been studied by several methods: • Questionnaires to assess reactions to latex gloves • Medical histories of reactions to latex-containing products • Skin tests • Tests for latex antibodies in a worker's blood ... more