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What are the best dog breeds for a person with dog allergies?
There are no hypo-allergenic dogs, no matter what anyone tells you. There are breeds which tend to cause less of an allergic...
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What foods have gluten in them?
Many foods contain gluten. Basically any foods that contain wheat flour will not be suitable for coeliacs. Also oats contain...
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Could an allergy cause swelling under one eye?
Yes. When you notice it take your usual allergy medicine. Also, put an ice pack on the swollen area. Swelling should reduce. ...
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Are skin rashes caused by allergies?
Skin Rashes and Allergies Allergies can show themselves through various skin reactions. The main reactions are rashes (small...
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Do any allergies cause shortness of breath?
Allergies that Cause Shortness of Breath Here are opinions and answers from FAQ Farmers: I have a number of...
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What causes swelling under the eyes?
Swelling Under the Eyes Sounds like Blepharitis or that you are allergic to the castor oil. If it is the first case, I...
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Should you see an allergy doctor about your child's asthma?
Yes you should. For both asthma and allergies, a doctor in general practice may not recognize allergies. Some doctors do...
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Are allergies asthmas and coughs related?
Asthma and allergies as far as the relation. allergies tend to triger histamine to be released which can cause swelling,...
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How should you comfort a child when their asthma is so bad they have to have allergy shots?
If you are talking about desensitization shots, having been through this with my child, these are things that worked: -explain...
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Can you be allergic to jewelry?
You can be allergic to your jewelry. It depends on what is in the jewelry that is causing the allergically act.
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Can chocolate cause a full-body skin rash with red swollen bumps or - on mild days - small red bumps?
Chocolate allergies have several possible symptoms. A red bumpy rash is among them. Some others are: Headaches Migraines Hay...
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Could Lidocaine cause adverse reaction?
can lidocaine cause chemical inblance? in 1998, my son had some dental work he had a seizure in the Dentist chair after that he...
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What could cause facial swelling on the forehead down the left side of the face and under the eyes?
A spider bite. This exact thing happened to my friend the other day. Answer Hello. I have light red rush on my chin, a little...
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What are anaphylactic reactions?
Anaphilactic reactions happen when someone has allergys to dog hair, and the dog hates the owner or something why ask these...
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What medications are used to treat allergies?
There are also natural homeopathic remedies available to treat allergies. My good friend has suffered with allergies for many...
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How do you know if you have insect allergies?
Various insects can cause allergic reactions. Wasps, honey bees, hornets, yellow jackets and ants are the insects most likely to...
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How do you know if you have food allergies?
Food allergies range from very mild to life-threatening. The mildest symptoms are vague itchiness in the mouth and throat. ...
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What is desensitization treatment?
One treatment for inhalant allergies is desensitization. This is not available for food allergies. In desentization...
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Is desensitization possible for dog allergies?
We started our yellow lab, Fargo, on desesitization shots about a year ago. I am very frustrated. He used to lick his paws until...
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Can an allergist test for sensitivity to lidocaine?
I had a reaction to Lidocaine at a dentist visit and then during a mole removal. My doctor had me tested at an allergist. I was...
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Would new allergies be related to liver or gall bladder problems?
I would say that it's very likely a liver problem. RPM Paris France
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Can migraine-like headaches or other allergy symptoms be a reaction to Aceslfame Potassium?
Reaction to Aceslfame Potassium Migraines and other allergy symptoms have been experienced by others. Here are some of their...
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How do you test for allergies?
Blood tests can be done to look for elevated white blood cell counts, level of particular antibodies, or for reactions with...
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Can there be a specific pattern to food allergy caused skin rashes such as a bi-lateral rash on legs or hips?
I lived with rash allergies for several years. Not just little itchy spots, big welts covering my torso, legs & arms. Along with...
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Why would you develop new allergies in your twenties?
Nobody knows for sure why anyone develops allergies suddenly, but it is very common. An allergy is just your body...
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What are allergies?
Allergies are an immune system reaction to substances that don't harm most people. This can include pollens, dust, foods,...
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What are chemical sensitivities?
Chemical sensitivities are not allergies, in the accepted definition of an allergy as an antibody response by the immune system,...
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How do you know if your child has allergies?
Allergies can show themselves in a number of ways -- runny noses, ear infections, digestive disorders, irritability, hyper- and...
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Can you tolerate a certain amount of an allergen?
There are a number of views about allergies. Most doctors agree that not all allergies are "all or none"; you may be able to...
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Why would your cheeks swell up?
You are probably allergic to something you are eating or something that you are involved with. The only way to know for sure is...
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Can you be allergic to another person?
Yes you actually can not to him of course but if he uses a certain cologne or soap you might be allergic to it or you could...
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Can allergies make you feel dizzy?
Yes if they are severe enough but you will need to tell your doctor because sometimes it could mean you are borderline asthmatic.
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What happens if someone who is both lactose intolerant and allergic to milk accidently intakes a drink which contains milk and cream?
They would fart alot
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What could cause a rash or pimples under the skin on the forehead?
A rash/pimples under the skin on the forehead can be caused from perspiration (clogged pores.) It's important to cleanse your...
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Can you be allergic to pearls?
Yes, you can have an "allergy" or in this case (to be more precise) a 'sensitivity' to real pearls (or anything else under the...
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How do you treat chemical sensitivities?
will be helping some one
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How do you recognize and treat wheat gluten and grain allergies?
Allergies to grain products can be hard to pin down. Grain products are ubiquitous. Most allergic reactions are quite mild, but...
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Can smelling smoke cause body aches and fatigue?
I developed this reaction after a prescription for asthma which I had a bad reaction to. Now whenever I am around smoke I become...
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Why do some people have allergic reactions to insects and others do not?
For the same reason that some people are allergic to peanuts or milk and others aren't. It's partly environmental (based on your...
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Can allergies cause facial flushing and a warm sensation in the cheeks?
I don't know whether allergies could cause it, but rosacea can. It's aggravated by heat, hot liquids, spicy foods & (of course)...
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Do Allerpet or similar dander inhibitors really work for allergy suffers?
Yes. In every persons body there are receptors. They are in the entire body. Allergens act on these receptors causing...
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Is there anything a person with autoimmune system problems can do to be able to function everyday without chemical sensitivity to pesticides bleach perfumes paint etc?
Just avoid it! In one year you will be healed. No shampoo, no soap (exept Olive Oil Soap from KISS MY FACE), clean house only...
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Why would you start getting a red itchy rash on your finger when you put on your platinum ring after giving birth?
Misty- Please contact me. I have the SAME exact thing happening to me!! I gave birth in April 2004 and it is now 8 months later...
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If you get a rash between your legs when it gets hot and it is very irritated and almost impossible to keep cool what can you do?
If it doesn't itch, put some aloe vera gel on it if you have some, then bandage it. Aloe vera gel is very useful for rashes,...
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What books can you suggest for people with allergies?
FOOD ALLERGIES: Food Allergy Field Guide : A Lifestyle Manual for Families by Theresa Willingham The Peanut Allergy...
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What are the different types of anaphylactic reactions?
You can read detailed info at health.howstuffworks or allergy-central but my own personal reaction might be useful. I have a...
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If you are allergic to seafoods can you take a diet pill containing shellfish?
NO!!!!! The warning is there for a reason. Sorry. I have a shellfish allergy and I can tell you that it's a bad idea. I went...
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If someone has swelling of one ear and that side of his face is also very rough what kind of allergy is this and what should he do?
Do you sleep on that side? It could possibly be a contact dermatitis since only on one side. If so, try changing your detergent...
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What kind of allergy tests are there?
Not exactly sure what they call it, but they can take a razor blade and make small scratches in rows on ur backs with #'s next to...
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Can you treat a metal allergy so you can wear your wedding band?
Nickel allergy is one of the most frequent metal allergies and in some countries 1 in 3 women are affected. But nickel is mostly...
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Are people with allergies at greater risk for catching a cold or flu?
Greater Risk With Allergies Yes. People who have asthma or allergies may already have inflamed and irritated lungs. If so, and...
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Is it true that after you move cross-country it could take a while for allergies or hay fever to catch up with you?
Moved from NW MS to SE AZ and it hit me almost immediately - in MS it was a 2x's per year, that responded well to OTC meds - ...
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Is Beconase used to treat asthma or allergies?
Beconase is used to treat allergies
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What could be causing a rash on torso at a specific time every year such as in August in northern Minnesota?
I also live in Northern Minnesota, and my allergies are at their worst in August. This is when grass pollen is at its peak. I'm...
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How can you distinguish rosacea from allergies?
rosacea is a constent thing , unlike alergies that come and go. rosacea is a hormone issue and is usully not caused by anything...
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Are Italian Greyhounds good dogs to have if your child has asthma and allergies?
It's not the fur, but the pet dander that causes the reaction to asthma and allergies sufferes. Italian Greyhounds are hyper and...
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Can novacaine or the content of a filling cause skin rashes and hives?
If you are prone to allergies then anything that irritates skin (including gums) can cause an allergic-type reaction. And tetanus...
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What is lactose intolerance and is it the same as a milk allergy?
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, found in animal milk (including human milk, which, in fact, has about...
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What are success rates for allergic desensitization?
There is actually no percentage in the success rates for allergic desensitization. Often children can have allergies (red ears...
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Should you see a special allergist allergy doctor and if so how do you choose one?
For both asthma and allergies, a doctor in general practice may not recognize allergies. Some doctors do recognize and treat...
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How common is lactose intolerence in children?
The fact is that cows milk was never intended to be consumed by humans. So the problem is quite common in both children and...
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Is there a common disease or known allergen that results in the quick formation of small itchy non pus forming bumps?
Sounds like hives. Could be anything from grass to dogs to wheat. You might want to consult an allergist. They can do a...
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What is a good small dog to get if you have pet allergies?
It depends what you are allergic to. Most pet allergies are to the skin cells the animal sheds. In these cases a hairless dog...
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Can a person experience an acute rage behavior brought on by a food allergy?
Absolutely! One bad one is sugar -- believe it or not. Many children are often treated for hyperactivity, when all that is needed...
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Can you be allergic to wheat but not gluten?
Gluten to a part of wheat so if you are allergic to wheat you are also allergic to gluten. On the contrary. I have had allergy...
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If eating lots of wheat-based cereals gives you bad spots does that mean you have a gluten allergy and should take on a gluten-free diet to try and improve your skin?
If your "bad spots" are itchy bumps that are slow to disappear and NOT hives, and they seem related to your wheat/gluten...
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What are the potential negative reactions one could have to acrylic dentures?
I DON'T KNOW. I'VE NEVER HAD THAT BEFORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It is possible to be allergic to the liquid form of amber?
It is possible to be allergic to almost any substance. Only a doctor can tell you for sure, through proper testing.
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If a 10-year old's skin test ranked as a class 3 for dog is it possible to ever get a dog if you follow proper precautions?
There are various hypo-allergenic dogs on the market right now. A Bischon Frise, I think that is the spelling. That is an example...
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Is it possible to be allergic to a metal if its only intended purpose is internal such as an ear piercing?
Yes. But obviously you wont die. If your allergic to 316L surgical steel then try 316LVM surgical steel and if you still have a...
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Why is your earlobe swollen red and hot if you have an outer ear infection?
Because that's the infection. Once you get that treated it will go away.
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If one is allergic to cats dogs and most other things that cause common allergies is it likely they would be allergic to common house birds?
Allergies to birds? It depends on whether you are allergic to feathers and/or the dust that comes off when they preen and...
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What can help get your taste buds back if you have a cold?
Technically, we only "taste" sweet, sour, salt and bitter. The tongue can only sense those 4 tastes. The rest of what we often...
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How do you get rid of eczema?
There is no known cure for ezcema. However, I tried to control it with my diet, and it seems to be working! Eat a lot of foods...
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Why do some rings cause some people to have allergic reactions?
Jewelry Allergies The reason the ring you're wearing is causing your skin to have a reaction is probably due to the alloys used...
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Can a cough that keeps you up at night be due to allergies?
yes cause it can be all the boogers built up in your through or in the back of your mouth you can be getting infected of some...
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If a one year old gets a red mark when licked by a dog should she be seen by an allergist or will she grow out of this?
I am having the same problem w/ my 11 month old.... If the dog happens to sneek in a lick she gets a red bumpy patch in that...
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What are symptoms of cat allergies?
"Symptoms of cat allergy are the same as other respiratory allergies: runny nose, sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, wheezing,...
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If you cannot wear your wedding band because you are allergic to metal where can find a ring that is hypoallergenic?
Many people are allergic to gold and nickel. Be sure to see an allergist to identify your allergies clearly. You might find that...
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What do you do if a dog's eyes are swollen almost shut and are itchy and weepy and the vet has treated her for allergies and an infection without luck?
You need to see another vet. Before doing this, pour boiling water over a tea bag. LET THE TEA BAG COOL WELL! Then dampen the tea...
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What is the best dog for a child with asthma?
It isn't the fur, but the dander and all dogs have dander. The good thing is that many children out-grow asthma so it's best to...
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Is there a correlation between wheat gluten allergies and nose bleeds?
If you feel that your sinuses and nose becomes affected by your wheat allergies, it is possible for there to be a link with the...
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Can allergies cause swelling under both eyes in the morning that goes away in the afternoon and has lasted for 2.5 weeks?
Yes. It is very common for allergies to affect the eyes in a variety of ways. While this is common, it should be taken...
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Why can some people although allergic to peanuts still ingest smooth peanut butter without a reaction?
Because some smooth peanut butter contains peanuts that have not been roasted. In China peanuts are boiled, not roasted.
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Can a child suddenly become allergic to his dog that has been in the house for 7 weeks?
It might not be the dog itself. It may be dander, dust, mites and other invisible pests caused by the addition of the dog and it...
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What is the difference between eye irritation from blepharitis vs an allergic reaction?
it's the same...
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Can novacaine or vicodin cause you to break out in an itchy red somewhat swollen rash on your limbs?
I can speak only on the latter part of your question, the Vicodin. Vicodin is an opiate, and any opiate, even in smaller doses,...
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Can you be allergic to surgical steel?
I've had a few piercings done, all of them with surgical steel, including my tongue, lip, and belly button (twice) and each...
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What allergies can cause hair loss?
It is usually stress or genetics that cause hair loss and not allergies. If you have been stressed out you could well lose some...
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Is Benadryl a good medicine for shortness of breath due to an allergy?
I don't think it is, one type speeds up your heartrate, shortness of breath means a number of things, if you are short of breath,...
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Could having a baby cause you to become allergic to all metals?
I wouldn't say that having a baby can/ will make you allergic to metals, however from experience and doctor's references I know...
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Does being lactose intolerant cause bad skin?
There's no known connection between lactose intolerance and bad skin.
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What should you do if you can't wear your wedding ring because you are allergic to gold and sterling silver and what would cause this allergy?
I know that you can take it to a jewler and get it sealed. So your fingure doesn't come in contact with the metal....but a...
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Can you treat a metal allergy so that you can live headache-free with your dental implant?
Unfortunately, the golden rule of allergy is to avoid the offending substance. For temporary relief you can take immuno...
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Why would an 18-year-old college student develop new food allergies?
It's all about the diet, eat raw natural and organic! You wouldnt believe what you are eating in and on your foods, no matter how...
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Is it possible to have conjunctivitis of the eye for about a month or is it just because it's allergy season?
Yes it is possible - conjunctivitis is an infection. If you don't get treatment for it, it wont clear up. Your GP can give you...
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Is your son allergic to amoxicillan if he started getting red raised bumps after taking it for three days?
He might be allergic to penicillin and all derivatives of penicillin (and of the "cillins."). It's best to check with your...
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What would cause your son to constantly have a burning throat and blisters along the sides of his tongue?
Depending on his age and whether hes sexually active or not, it could possibly be gonorrhea
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What can be done to treat varicosecele pain aside from Tylenol if you have an allergy to aspirin and all other nsaids?
Cox-2 inhibitors.... none available over the counter. Celebrex (Celecoxib) Vioxx (Rofecoxib), Bextra (Valdecoxib), Prexige...
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Should you get a second opinion if you have almost all the symptoms of asthma but your doctor says it's just allergies?
ASTHMA SYMPTOMS CAN BE SIMILAR TO POLLEN, HAY Y FEVER BEING THE ALLEGERY ASSOCIATED ILLNESS.A DOCTOR HAS GOOD KNOWLEDGE. IS...
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