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         <title><![CDATA[Questions for Allergist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what questions you should ask your new allergist at the time of your first allergy appointment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Allergy Prevention]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Can allergies and asthma be prevented? There are many studies that have looked at a variety of ways to reduce the development of allergies and asthma in children, some successful and some not. Learn various strategies to possibly reduce the chance that your child will develop allergies or asthma. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alternative Therapies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Nearly half of the population is either currently using or has used complementary-alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for medical problems. The most common forms of CAM include acupuncture, homeopathic remedies, herbal medicines and yoga. Is there scientific evidence to support the use of these costly therapies? Daniel More, MD, a board-certified allergist, reviews the evidence on CAM.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Aspirin Desensitization]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about desensitization for aspirin allergy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hives]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you or a loved one suffer from hives, start here to learn all about the causes, evaluation and treatment of hives (urticaria) and swelling (angioedema).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Honey for Allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out if eating locally produced honey is helpful for the treatment of allergies.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Pictures of Hives]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what the most common forms of itchy skin rashes look like.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Eyelid Rash]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the most common causes of an eyelid rash, and how these various conditions are treated.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ What Ringworm (Tinea) Looks Like]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what the most common forms of itchy skin rashes look like.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autism and Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out the truth behind food allergies causing or worsening autism. Should your child follow a gluten-free and/or casein-free diet? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ What Dermatitis Herpetiformis Looks Like]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what the most common forms of itchy skin rashes look like.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Singulair for allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How Singulair is different from antihistamines for the treatment of allergies.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Safety of Advair]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many people with asthma are concerned about the safety of Advair, and whether they should continue to take this medication.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inhaled Steroid Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many people, especially parents of young children, are concerned about the side effects of inhaled steroids. When these medications are given for the treatment and prevention of asthma symptoms, it seems that people have many so many concerns about side effects that they frequently choose not to take inhaled steroids, despite their enormous benefit in the treatment of asthma.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Allergy to some kinds of dogs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder if you can be allergic to one kind or type of dog but not another? Learn more about the intricacies of dog allergies.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Living with pet allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you're allergic to your pet, you may not have to get rid of your furry friend.  Here are some tips to follow to reduce your allergy symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Glucosamine and Seafood]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Glucosamine is a common dietary supplement used in the treatment of arthritis. Because it is made from the shells of shrimp, crab and lobster, it is not recommended for people with shellfish allergy. Find out more about the possible link between glucosamine and shellfish allergy, and why it may be possible for people with shellfish allergy to take this supplement.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Asthma]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There is much confusion about asthma, and yet it is a very common disease. While most commonly affecting the young, asthma can start at any age, even in the elderly. Many people can have symptoms for years without being diagnosed, while others are mistakenly diagnosed with asthma. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and ways to treat this potentially dangerous disorder from Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Close-up of results]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[ What Eczema Looks Like]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what the most common forms of itchy skin rashes look like.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Treatment for Hives]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn the best ways to treat hives.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nasal Saline Recipe]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make a nasal saline solution for your Neti pot.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Skin testing procedure]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[New Asthma Inhalers]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the new asthma inhalers and why you may not like the new albuterol that is available.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best allergy medicines]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what the best medicine is to treat allergies?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Allergy Relief]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the various ways to treat a number of different allergic diseases.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sinus Infection]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosis and treatment of sinus infections.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Worst Allergy Places]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do you live in one of the worst places for seasonal allergies? See the list of the top 10 worst cities in the United States for allergy sufferers!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sesame Seed Allergy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Allergy to sesame is becoming more common, and it appears to be related to peanut and treenut allergies. Find out more about sesame allergy, why it's becoming more common in kids, and the foods that are related to sesame.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Patch Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn all about patch testing for contact dermatitis and how this test differs from allergy skin testing.]]></description>
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