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Is it Sinus or is Something Else Causing My Headaches?

5. March 2010

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Sinus headaches occur as a result of fluid buildup in the sinus cavities of the face and head. The excess fluid exerts pressure on nerve endings, causing pain. Sinus cavities are located in the forehead and nose area of the face. Because of their location, it is not unusual to feel the pain of sinus headaches [...]

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Pets on Board: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Risk

2. March 2010

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Some airlines have started allowing pets on board in the passenger cabin area. While many people wouldn’t think this would be a problem as long as they are kept secure and quiet, it can pose a huge issue for people with allergies.
Individuals who are allergic to animals may start to feel symptoms within a matter [...]

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Seasonal Allergies 101

22. February 2010

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Seasonal allergies are exactly what they sound like: allergies that occur or worsen during a particular season. And, just like the seasons are different in weather and other factors, so, too are the triggers for seasonal allergies.
Spring and summer is the time when spring flowers are blooming, trees are budding, grass is growing and spring [...]

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Children Susceptible to Allergies, Asthma and Skin Rashes When Living Near Major Roads

12. February 2010

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As you’re contemplating where to raise your family, you may want to consider major roads that run past the home. These major roads can cause health problems in your children that could last a lifetime.
In a new study by Joachim Hienrich from the German Research Center for Environment and Health at the Institute of Epidemiology [...]

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Allergic Reaction to Mobile Phones Causes Skin Rash

10. February 2010

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If you have a mysterious skin rash on your cheek, ear or fingers, you may be experiencing a newly recognized skin rash called “mobile phone dermatitis”.
The British Association of Dermatologists are the first to start spreading this new information about the side effects of long term cell phone usage. It’s believed that the culprit for [...]

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Britney Murphy’s Cause of Death Pneumonia: Learn About Pneumonia Symptoms

4. February 2010

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Britney Murphy’s Cause of Death Pneumonia: Learn About Pneumonia Symptoms

On December 20, 2009, a star was lost. A report released today indicates that Britney Murphy primarily died of pneumonia and drug intoxication. She also had a heart murmur and was iron deficient. Since she was just 32 years of age, people everywhere can take this tragedy as a lesson in understanding pneumonia symptoms and [...]

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Benefits of Mental Health Counseling

1. February 2010

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Everyone goes through difficult times in life. What’s important is that people get through this tough times effectively and in a healthy way. While many people can recover from trauma well with no after effects, other people need more help to move on and lead a healthy and happy life. This is when mental health [...]

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Understanding What Is Asthma and Asthma Symptoms

19. January 2010

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Understanding What Is Asthma and Asthma Symptoms

Are you searching the Internet on information about asthma to finally find a diagnosis for how you have been feeling lately? Well, understanding exactly what is asthma and asthma symptoms, can help you pinpoint what you are feeling so you can share your asthma signs with your doctor.
What Is Asthma
To start off, asthma is when [...]

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Cold Sore Relief

5. January 2010

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Cold Sore Relief

You can get a cold sore any time during the year, but many people seem to get them during the cold weather months. Flair ups are due to the herpes simplex virus, which was contracted by kissing someone or sharing a drink with someone that had it.
If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know [...]

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Low Dander Hypoallergenic Dogs

9. December 2009

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Low Dander Hypoallergenic Dogs

People who are looking for hypoallergenic dogs are usually looking for low dander dog breeds. This is because dander is one of the main reasons why people have allergies to dogs. Dander is basically dry skin that falls off the dog and these cells attack an allergic person much like pollen and dust does, which [...]

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