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Allergies are diseases of the immune system that cause an overreaction to substances called "allergens.” Allergens are the substances which trigger allergies.

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs in which the airways become blocked or narrowed causing shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing.

Allergies have many different causes and symptoms, and can develop for the first time at any age. While no one can predict when or how an allergy will develop, you can do many things to prevent and treat your allergy symptoms.

When allergies flare up they can cause a considerable amount of discomfort and inconvenience.  You can learn how to keep allergies under control, and identifying what causes your allergies is the key. If you know the causes, you can avoid the things that aggravate your allergic symptoms, and Dr. Neeld can develop the most effective treatment plan for you.

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Asthma Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs in which the airways become blocked or narrowed causing shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing. Click below to learn more about Asthma Triggers and Management Allergic Skin Conditions   Skin problems are often caused by an immune system reaction, signifying an allergy. Allergic Skin conditions can take several forms such as eczema, hives or contact dermatitis. Redness, swelling, itching or bumpy skin are some of the symptoms that could signify an allergic skin condition. Click below to learn more about Allergic Skin Conditions Allergies Allergies are diseases of the immune system that cause an overreaction to substances called "allergens.” Click below to learn more about What is an allergic reaction? What is Allergy Testing? Food Allergy With a food allergy, an individual’s immune system will overreact to an ordinarily harmless food. Typical allergic reactions can vary from skin reactions like hives, to a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Food intolerance is often confused with food allergies. Food intolerance refers to an abnormal physical response to food or a food additive, which does not involve the immune system. Click below to learn more about Food Allergies and Intolerance Recurrent Infections Some people get recurring infections, and there is most likely an explanation. Uncovering the answers to the number type and reasons for the infections will help to establish a prevention strategy. People with year-round allergies to dust mites, pollen and mold may have some injury to mucus membranes, which can increase the susceptibility to infection. In addition, people with immunodeficiency signs often have more frequent and more severe infections, and have a greater risk of complications. General guidelines for determining a patient is experiencing too many infections: the need for more than four courses of antibiotic treatment per year in adults the occurrence of more than eight new ear infections in one year the development of pneumonia twice in one year the occurrence of more than four episodes of bacterial sinusitis in one year; or the need for intravenous antibiotics to treat infections. Click below to learn more about Recurrent Infections Rhinitis A runny or stuffy nose that won’t go away may indicate rhinitis. Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. Depending on the cause of the inflammation, it could be allergic rhinitis or non-allergic rhinitis. Hay fever is a type of rhinitis due to ragweed. Click below to learn more about Rhinitis Sinusitis Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses, which are the hollow cavities within the cheek bones found around the eyes and behind the nose. Colds are the most common cause of acute sinusitis, but those with allergies may be predisposed to developing sinusitis. Poorly controlled chronic or recurring rhinitis can lead to sinusitis. Click below to learn more about Sinusitis Stinging Insect Allergy Some people are allergic to insect stings, which means their immune system overreacts to the venom injected by a stinging insect. An individual does not usually experience a severe allergic reaction from the first sting, but if he is stung again by and insect of the same or similar species, allergic symptoms could be triggered. Insect stings can be life-threatening for a small number of people with severe venom allergy. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that develops rapidly and can involve many organs. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include itching and hives over large areas of the body, swelling in the throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness, stomach cramps, nausea or diarrhea, rapid fall in blood pressure, or loss of consciousness. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and may be fatal. If you or anyone else experiences any of these symptoms after an insect sting, obtain emergence medical treatment immediately. After your symptoms are treated in the emergency room, you should obtain a referral to an allergist to learn about treatment options. Click below to learn more about Stinging Insect Allergy

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