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Breathing and Allergies

Millions of Americans suffer from allergies. If you’re one of them, here’s how to reduce all that sneezing and sniffling.
Breathing and Allergies

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Allergies Plus Shortness of Breath?
I struggle with seasonal allergies and take Claritin, plus use a neti pot. This season, I have also had shortness of breath and light coughing, but no wheezing. It's hard to do my usual workouts. Is there some kind of inhaler I can use?
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Symptoms of Black Mold Exposure?
I found alot of black mold in my home. What are symptoms that mold is affecting me?
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How to Use an EpiPen
I had a pretty bad reaction to a bee sting a few years back, with hives all over my body. I was prescribed an EpiPen. If I get stung again, do I use the pen right away or wait to see if I have a reaction? After using the pen, should I go to the ER?
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The Difference Between Spring and Fall Allergies
What are the differences between spring and fall allergies in Northern California? Are there different triggers?
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Asthma and Stress Correlation
I have had asthma since childhood. As an adult, I find that when I'm really stressed or anxious, my asthma gets worse. Is there a correlation? Also how can I tell the difference between an asthma attack and an anxiety attack?
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Heart Disease and Air Pollution
Living in smoggy air in Northern California has certainly made my asthma worse. Could it also be doing any damage to my heart?
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Can Allergic Rhinitis Be Cured?
I have allergic rhinitis. I would like to know if there's any cure for it (apart from taking precautions)? I mean, is there any way to build your immunity using physical exercise or other natural methods, so that rhinitis may be completely cured?
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Okay to Use Tap Water for Neti Pot?
I was alarmed by an article about deaths related to using tap water in a neti pot. I have been using only tap water. Should I change to filtered, bottled or distilled water?
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Preventing Winter Allergies
In winter my allergies get worse. My doctor thinks it's from mold and dust mites, and told me to take Claritin, which I'm doing. But it only works for a few hours, and then I'm sneezing and itching again. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
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Treatment for Chronic Sinus Infection
For 15 years I've gotten sinus infections in spring and fall. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, nasal drainage, respiratory infection, and rash. I've been tested for allergies (negative). Do you have any idea what this is and how I can treat it?
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