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  • Eye Allergy Eye allergy (or allergic eye disease) are typically associated with hay fever and atopic dermatitis. Medications and cosmetics...learn more »
    In This Article
    Eye Allergy Article
    • Eye allergy facts
    • Eye allergy introduction
    • What causes eye allergies?
    • What is the basic anatomy of the outer eye?
    • Why are the eyes an easy target for allergies?
    • What are symptoms and signs of eye allergies?
    • What are allergic eye conditions?
    • What are eyelid allergies (also called contact eye allergies)?
    • What conditions can be confused with eye allergies?
    • What is the treatment for eye allergies?
    • What is the prognosis of eye allergies?
    • Can eye allergies be prevented?
  • Asthma Asthma is a common disorder in which chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi) makes them swell, narrowing the...learn more »
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    Asthma Article
    • Myths, facts, and statistics about asthma
    • What is asthma?
    • From the past to the present
    • The scope of the problem
    • Normal bronchial tubes
    • How does asthma affect breathing?
    • The importance of inflammation
    • Which triggers cause an asthma attack?
    • Allergens
    • Irritants
    • The many faces of asthma
    • Types: allergic (extrinsic) and nonallergic (intrinsic) asthma
    • Typical asthma symptoms and signs
    • Acute asthma attack
    • What medications are used in the treatment of asthma?
    • Asthma At A Glance
  • Hay Fever Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an irritation of the nose caused by pollen and is associated with the following allergic...learn more »
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    Hay Fever Article
    • What is hay fever? What are the symptoms and signs?
    • Why does an allergic reaction occur?
    • What causes allergic rhinitis?
    • When and where does allergic rhinitis occur?
    • How is allergic rhinitis diagnosed, and how are allergies identified?
    • How are allergies treated?
    • Hay Fever At A Glance
  • Asthma in Children Asthma, the main cause of chronic illness in children, has signs and symptoms in children that include frequent coughing spells,...learn more »
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    Asthma in Children Article
    • What makes a child more likely to develop asthma?
    • Why are more children getting asthma?
    • How can I tell if my child has asthma?
    • How is asthma diagnosed in children?
    • What is the treatment for asthma in kids?
    • What asthma drugs can children take?
    • How do I give my child asthma medication?
    • How do I know when my child's asthma is well controlled?
    • Will my child outgrow asthma?
    • What do I do when my child has an asthma attack?
  • Asthma: Over the Counter Treatment Patients who have infrequent, mild bouts of asthma attacks may use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their asthma...learn more »
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    Asthma: Over the Counter Treatment Article
    • What is asthma?
    • What medications are used to treat asthma?
    • How do over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for asthma work?
    • What factors should be considered in choosing and using OTC epinephrine or ephedrine?
    • What side effects and drug interactions are there with OTC asthma medicines?
    • What are additional measures in the management of asthma?
  • Nasal Allergy Medications Nasal allergy medications are used to relieve itching, sneezing, and nasal swelling associated with allergies. Antihistamines,...learn more »
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    Nasal Allergy Medications Article
    • Introduction
    • What's the difference between a controller and a reliever?
    • What are antihistamines?
    • How do antihistamines work?
    • What are first generation antihistamines (OTCs)?
    • What are second generation antihistamines (prescription)?
    • What are common side effects of antihistamines?
    • What are decongestants?
    • How do decongestants work?
    • When should I use topical decongestants?
    • What are side effects of decongestants?
    • What about combination antihistamine/decongestant preparations?
    • Nasal Steroid Sprays
    • Other nasal sprays that might help
    • Tips for proper use of nasal sprays
    • Nasal Allergy Medications At A Glance
  • Asthma Medications There are two types of asthma medications: long-term control with anti-inflammatory drugs and quick relief from bronchodilators....learn more »
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    Asthma Medications Article
    • What are long-term control asthma medications?
    • What are quick-relief asthma medications?
    • How are inhalers, nebulizers, and pills used as asthma medicines?
    • How is theophylline used in the treatment of asthma?
    • Are there over-the-counter asthma drugs?
    • Can allergy shots be used to treat asthma?
    • How frequently will I have to take asthma medicines?
    • What are the guidelines for asthma medications?
  • Asthma Complexities There are many unusual symptoms of asthma, including sighing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, chronic cough, recurrent walking...learn more »
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    Asthma Complexities Article
    • Unusual symptoms of asthma
    • Can a cough without wheezing be due to asthma?
    • Nocturnal asthma
    • Masqueraders of asthma
      • Cardiac asthma
      • Other bronchial conditions
      • Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD)
      • Other hypersensitivity reactions