Archive for July, 2009
Latex allergy
OMG this is unbelievable. It was really cool to get hair extensions but…
I know I’m allergic to latex condoms, gloves and the adhesive for hormone patches, but this??? Yes, I had to remove them quickly. My eyelids looked like I had cotton balls shoved under them.
I was in bed for 2 days.
What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
If you experience a latex allergic reaction, you may have the following signs and symptoms:
Skin rash
Hives
Eye tearing and irritation
Wheezing
Itching
What happens during a latex reaction?
There are three types of latex reactions, with increasing severity of symptoms:
Irritant contact dermatitis: the least threatening type of latex reaction, classified as a non-allergenic skin reaction. It results in dryness, itching, burning, scaling, and lesions of the skin.
Allergic contact dermatitis: a delayed reaction to additives used in latex processing, which results in the same type of reactions as irritant contact dermatitis. However, the reaction is more severe, less localized (spreads to more parts of the body), and lasts longer.
Immediate allergic reaction (latex hypersensitivity): (latex hypersensitivity) is the most serious reaction to latex. It can appear as rhinitis with hay fever-like symptoms, conjunctivitis (pink eye), cramps, hives, or severe itching. Rarely, symptoms may progress to include rapid heart beat, tremors, chest pain, difficulty breathing, hypotension, anaphylactic shock, temporary loss of consciousness or potentially, death.
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Astelin Nasal Spray
ASTELIN is a steroid-free antihistamine nasal spray (available by prescription only) that provides relief from bothersome symptoms such as congestion, itchy/runny nose, sneezing and postnasal drip due to seasonal allergens or environmental irritants.
Symptom Relief
ASTELIN relieves your nasal symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine – the primary cause of allergy symptoms. It is the only prescription antihistamine nasal spray approved
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Acupuncture for Allergies & Asthma : Allergy Treatments: Digestive Function
Proper digestive functioning plays a large role in allergies according to traditional Chinese medicine. Learn more about treating allergies by correcting digestive function with tips from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in this free allergy video.
Expert: LI Zheng
Bio: Li Zheng is a graduate of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the most prestigious institution of traditional Chinese medicine in China.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Duration : 0:1:32
Massage to Treat Child With Sinus Congestion : Massaging Cheeks of Child to Treat Sinus Congestion
When massaging a child to treat sinus congestion, massage the cheeks with a circular motion. Massage the a child’s cheeks to relieve allergy symptoms with the techniques in this free video on alternative medicine from a massage expert.
Expert: Tina Allen
Bio: Tina Allen is a parenting and childcare expert with years of experience teaching people how to care for babies and children.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:1:39
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