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   <title>About.com Allergies: What's Hot Now</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Use an Epi-Pen]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn the safe way to use an Epi-Pen.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mold and Food Allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out if mold allergy predisposes you to penicillin or food allergies.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Asthma and Sleep Apnea]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn why untreated sleep apnea can worsen asthma, and how treating sleep apnea makes asthma better.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Asthma and Pregnancy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It is common for many women with asthma to stop their medications when they learn that they are pregnant. This is usually due to a fear that asthma medications may be unsafe for the baby. However, women may be doing more harm to their unborn baby by stopping their asthma medications.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[IBS and Food Allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder if irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by allergies? A recent study shows an association between hay fever, eczema, and food allergies and IBS. Learn more about the link between IBS and allergic disease, and what can be done to treat allergic IBS.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Basophils]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Definition of basophils.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[New Asthma Inhalers]]></title>
         <link>http://allergies.about.com/od/fa1/f/hfainhalers.htm</link>
         <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[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[Eye Allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many people suffer from red, itchy, irritated eyes. This could be as a result of eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis. Learn more about this common allergic disease, symptoms that you may experience, testing that can be done and treatments that are available.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nose Runs Like a Faucet]]></title>
         <link>http://allergies.about.com/od/noseandsinusallergies/f/runnynose.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about why your nose runs when you're outside with cold or windy weather and the treatments available for this symptom.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tartrazine Allergy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Also known as FD&amp;C Yellow #5, tartrazine has been suspected as the cause of many reactions, including hives, swelling and asthma. Learn how to avoid tartrazine-containing foods in your diet.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Black Box]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Recently, the Food and Drug Administration placed a &quot;black box&quot; warning on various allergy and asthma medications. Find out what this warning means, what medications have this warning, and whether or not it is a good idea to use these medications. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mold Allergy and Asthma]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn how having mold allergy can cause worsening asthma.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Visine for Eye Allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out why using over-the-counter eye drops for eye allergies may not be a good idea.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Perfume and Smoke Allergy]]></title>
         <link>http://allergies.about.com/od/fa1/f/vasomotorrhinit.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what's causing you to sneeze and get a stuffy nose when you smell perfume, strong odors and cigarette smoke.]]></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[Stuffy Noses and No Allergies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out what can cause nasal congestion besides allergies.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vaccine Allergy]]></title>
         <link>http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationallergies/a/vaccinesfoods.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out how having certain food allergies may predispose you to having allergic reactions to some vaccines. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Allergies to Peanuts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are you allergic to peanuts? You're not alone. Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in older children and adults. This form of food allergy is particularly dangerous, and life-threatening reactions can occur as a result. Learn all about peanut allergy, who it affects, symptoms that occur, how it's diagnosed and treatment options. Also, find out about outgrowing peanut allergy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FPIES]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, or FPIES, can mimic food allergies in young children. This syndrome is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and sometimes lethargy and low blood pressure as a result of eating certain foods. While not a true food allergy, children can have recurrent symptoms with re-exposure to culprit foods. Many children with FPIES are evalauted for severe infections in the emergency room, and go undiagnosed for long periods of time. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hair Dye Allergy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many people with an allergy to hair dye don't ever get a rash on their scalp. Find out why.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Iodine Contrast Allergy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many people have experienced reactions as a result of receiving IV dye for a radiologic study. Most of these reactions are mild, but some can be severe, even life-threatening. Learn more about why these reactions occur, common myths related to these reactions, and how these reactions can be prevented in the future.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Pictures of Hives]]></title>
         <link>http://allergies.about.com/od/skinallergies/ig/Itchy-Skin-Rashes/Pictures-of-Hives.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn what the most common forms of itchy skin rashes look like.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Latex-Fruit Allergy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are you allergic to latex? If so, there is a good chance that you may also be allergic to at least one of a large group of fruits and vegetables that share similar proteins with latex. Find out about the latex-food syndrome and what should be done to diagnose this problem. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Athlete&#039;s Foot and Asthma]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn how having athlete's foot may affect your asthma symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Latex Allergy Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Latex allergy is common among healthcare works and people who have undergone multiple surgeries. Many people with latex allergy notice that they are also allergic to certain foods, which are related to the proteins found in latex. Find out the common symptoms for latex allergy, how it is diagnosed, and ways to treat it. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Allergist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many people are unsure what an allergist is or what they can offer. This article discusses the type of training an allergist receives, the kinds of problems that allergists treat, and why people with allergies would benefit from the care of an allergist. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sinus Infection]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sinus infections, or sinusitis, are one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases, and affects approximately 16 percent of the population every year. Many people with nasal allergies are prone to sinus infections. Learn the basics of sinusitis, including the types of sinus infections, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.&#10;]]></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[Wheat Allergy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you or your child is allergic to wheat, you know how difficult it is to eat a wheat-free diet. Here is a list of common wheat-containing foods to avoid.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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