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Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?   Allergy immunotherapy or immune therapy (AIT) is used to treat many allergic conditions. About 50 million people experience allergies every year in the US alone, of which about 3 million are treated with allergy shots.

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?   Experiencing an unwanted reaction such as skin rash or breathing difficulties when eating any type of food often causes people to conclude that they have an allergy to one of the ingredients. When this happens the body has released Immunoglobulin (IgE) antibodies to combat what it perceives as a threat. These antibodies are the immune system’s reaction to potential danger.         Cold plasma treatment could rid homes of allergens   Liverpool University researchers are investigating how cold atmospheric plasma can be incorporated into a device to help rid homes of allergens.

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite   Meat allergy or alpha-gal syndrome is a specific type of allergic reaction that has only recently been identified. In the majority of documented cases in the US, the allergy begins after a bite from a Lone Star tick, which transmits a sugar molecule in the blood called alpha-gal.       Can you Treat a Food Allergy by Altering the Gut Microbiome?   There is a relationship between gut microbiome and allergy which may allow some children to outgrow their food allergy.       Most Common Food Allergies in the USA   According to estimates, 32 million Americans are living with food allergy, 5.6 million of whom are children under the age of 18.       Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies   Allergies arise when the body's immune system reacts to substances termed allergens. Allergens are foreign substances which triggers an allergic reaction.       Type of Pollen Allergies   Pollen grains are released by trees, flowers and other plans with to fertilize other plants of the same species. An allergy to pollen is one of the most allergic reactions is the USA.

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