<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Asthma & Allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Articles]]></description><link>http://allergies.liveok.com/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Asthma & Allergies]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Allergy Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[        
Do you wake up every morning with that irksome stuffed-up nose? Maybe your sinuses are itchy and your nose runs relentlessly. Could it be a year-round cold, or possible a fatal does of the flu? Naaa, I somehow doubt it. What you have is allergies. Now, the big question is; what are you allergic to?    

  Well, you could head on over to the family doctor, and they will run a series of tests in order to pinpoint the problem. This will probably involve a number of oils and needles. You know, they scrape your skin and then dab some substance like pollen or grass on it to see if it reacts. It's all in good fun. Okay, not really. Fortunately there are simpler ways to diffuse this affliction. It's time for a simple allergy treatment. As you probably already know, these babies can be acquired at your local drugstore.   


  Do you have allergies? As a kid I was annoyed daily with these nose-twitching burdens. I hated spring and summer time. It always meant a lot of Kleenexes. Who needs that grief? The best part for me was I lived on a farm. Bailing hay was certainly no picnic. Couldn't my parents have at least provided me with an allergy treatment of some kind? Well, fortunately the affliction subsided as I hit adulthood. Sure, after I had endless bouts with the barn and hog pen. Now I don't even have to deal with that stuff. Therefore all you parents out there, don't disregard your child's allergies. It's already tough being a kid. Anyway, in this day and age an allergy treatment is rather easy to come by. You don't even need a doctor's note. While some individuals may want to consult a physician to better understand their personal nasal irritations, others may be happy with an over-the-counter solution.   

  If you suffer from nasty allergies, you may want to hop online and get some information. There literally are a number of remedies to choose from. Although a particular allergy treatment might work wonders for your best friend, it could be wrong for you. Always be sure to read and comprehend the ingredients before using. I understand you want to curb those annoying allergies, but you don't want more serious problems to grapple with. You can also consult your local pharmacist for some general info on   the best allergy treatment     for you or your child. Stop sneezing today!   

  Read more :     Program to Cure Your Allergies Naturally       


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  Allergy Treatments     ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 07:28:28 +0000</pubDate><link>http://allergies.liveok.com/allergies/allergy-treatment/</link><guid>http://allergies.liveok.com/allergies/allergy-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma &amp; Exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[  While exercise can bring on an asthma attack, it is also a recognized part of any asthma treatment plan. Asthma and exercise have a unique relationship.  

  An important aspect of understanding how they relate is to be aware of why physical activity can bring on an attack. Basically, physical exertion increases your body’s need for oxygen, which makes your breathing faster and harder. This can bring on the feelings of breathlessness, tightness in the chest and wheezing that are associated with asthma attacks.   

  In spite of this, asthma and exercise do not have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, in many cases they shouldn’t be, since many asthma sufferers who exercise regularly report having fewer attacks than when they did not exercise. Exercise improves your overall physical health.   

  They can exist side by side with proper care and planning. Asthma sufferers should consult with their doctor about different types of exercise, and prior to starting an exercise regimen should be sure that they are already managing their asthma on a daily basis.   

  Regardless of general health or fitness level, everyone is encouraged to warm up and cool down prior to exercising, whether through playing a sport or participating in a solitary activity such as walking or cycling. In spite of this sound advice, many of us skip warm ups and cool downs to cut down the time we spend on our workout routines. It is particularly critical for those with asthma not to do this, as warming up and cooling down make changes in your breathing pattern more gradual. Stretching and walking before and after your more intense workout can help manage asthma and exercise.   

  Having the appropriate medical equipment including inhalers easily accessible is important when you are dealing with asthma and exercise. Be certain to pack what you need with you before you start your work-out.   

  A regular workout routine can actually help manage your medical condition, but asthma and exercise don’t always mix. You should not start, continue, change or increase a workout routine if your asthma is not currently under control. In addition, you should not exercise if you are suffering from a cold, the flu or allergies that are already exacerbating breathing difficulties. In any of these cases asthma and exercise aren’t the best combination.   

  Always be aware of how you are feeling while working out and stop if you feel symptoms coming on. Always wait several minutes after symptoms return to normal before you begin exercising again. With awareness and ongoing day-to-day treatment and control of your asthma, exercise can be not only a part of your life and a contributor to your overall well-being, but something that helps you to manage your medical condition.   

  Taking care of yourself when you have asthma is particularly important. You need to understand exactly how your asthma and exercise work together.   
  
Find out more:     Natural Asthma Treatment      

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]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 07:03:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://allergies.liveok.com/treatment-for-asthma/asthma-exercise/</link><guid>http://allergies.liveok.com/treatment-for-asthma/asthma-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allergy Cures]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Allergies can bring discomfort and misery to your everyday life. Many people who suffer from the affliction are seeking allergy cures to relieve the symptoms they experience. In order to properly address allergy problems, it is necessary to try and determine what causes your symptoms in the first place. 
   

  Common causes are pet dander, mold, dust and outdoor elements like pollen. Once you determine what is behind your symptoms it is easier to find possible allergy cures to try. Some have found over the counter medications to be very helpful. Others find relief after visiting a specialist. Then again, some find no relief at all.  

  For those who can not seem to find any relief from commonly used allergy cures, homeopathy may be a viable option. Homeopathy is an all-natural approach to medicine and health that is the subject of some argument and controversy. Some argue that homeopathy is a hoax and no allergy cures can possible be found through natural elements. Others swear that they have experienced instant relief from their symptoms through homeopathic remedies.  

  Some of the symptoms include congestion, headaches and colds. These symptoms often evolve into more severe conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. For people who face the symptoms and the more severe conditions on a daily basis, finding allergy cures is crucial to their health and general well-being.  

  Traditional methods that the medical community often uses to address allergy symptoms include painful shots, medications that leave the patient groggy and miserable and even surgery in severe cases. These traditional methods of treating allergy symptoms are quite disheartening to many people who want to find allergy cures without using medication or taking shots. No one really wants to undergo surgery but many do to find some relief.  

  Homeopathy methods suggest that the allergy cures lie in the substances that cause the allergic reactions in the first place. The substances are diluted and introduced to the body in small doses. This enables the body to create the proper antibodies to ward off the abrasive substances successfully without producing an allergic reaction.   

  The process is quite similar to getting a vaccine. When we get a vaccination shot, we are actually injecting the virus or threatening substance into our systems. The weakened substances are introduced to our systems in small doses that can be fought off by our immune systems. Once our bodies demonstrate that they can fight the virus, we are immune. Since homeopathy follows the general logic we use behind vaccines, it probably is worth a try.  

  Find out more:     How to Cure Your Allergies Naturally       

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  Allergies Cures    ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 06:59:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://allergies.liveok.com/allergies/allergy-cures/</link><guid>http://allergies.liveok.com/allergies/allergy-cures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma Treatments in Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[  
  Asthma treatments   come in many shapes and forms. People who suffer from the breathing disorder have quite a few options to consider. Physicians can prescribe a number of medications that prove to be successful in relieving the symptoms associated with the frightening affliction. However, the options wane when the person looking for treatment is pregnant.   

  One of the most exciting times in a woman’s life is when she is expecting a baby. The mother goes through a lot of emotional and physical changes during this time in her life. Some of the physical changes are unexpected and uncomfortable. A woman can find herself sleepless, irritable and nauseous.   

  Having breathing problems on top of all of the other symptoms of pregnancy can really be a burden. Finding appropriate asthma treatments that can be administered during pregnancy can put the woman’s mind at ease. However, finding asthma treatments is not always so easy especially if you are pregnant.   

  Asthma is quite common in the United States and other countries around the world. Anyone who has suffered an asthma attack knows the symptoms. An exacerbation, or attack, involves coughing wheezing and the frightening feeling of being unable to get any air. Some describe an exacerbation as drowning in air. Asthma treatments are developed to alleviate the symptoms associated with the attack.   

  Unfortunately, the developing baby in the womb takes in oxygen through his mother’s breathing. If the mother isn’t getting any air, neither is the fetus. The baby is dependant on the mother’s breathing to get the appropriate supply of oxygen he needs to survive. When a woman has an exacerbation, the baby is at risk for not getting enough oxygen. This can be very dangerous to the developing fetus.   

  Many women who used 
  asthma treatments    that involved medication before they became pregnant often cease the asthma treatments. Women with the breathing disorder are afraid that the medicine will have an adverse effect on the baby. However, it is best to consult a physician before quitting the medication completely.   

  Your doctor needs to know the details about your condition and he needs to know if you choose to quit asthma treatments. You could be putting the baby at greater risk by quitting the medication because a severe attack will do more harm to the fetus than the medicine can. The more severe the exacerbation, the more dangerous it is for the baby. Abruptly stopping asthma treatments can do more harm than good.  

  Read more info:     Natural Asthma Treatment      

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  Asthma Treatments    ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 06:49:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://allergies.liveok.com/treatment-for-asthma/asthma-treatments-in-pregnancy/</link><guid>http://allergies.liveok.com/treatment-for-asthma/asthma-treatments-in-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult Allergy and Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[  More than 50 million Americans are affected with allergy-related conditions every year.  Some of these allergies, such as mild seasonal hay fever can be controlled with over-the counter medicines or with no treatment at all.    

  Other allergies can interfere with your life, reduce your enjoyment in life, and become life threatening.  If this is the case, you should see a doctor for a comprehensive review and allergy testing.   

  When our immune system identifies a substance that is normally harmless as damaging to the body, it triggers the immune system to defend our body.  Sometimes the body aggressively attacks normally harmless substances such as dust, mold, or pollen.    

  The body reacts to the release of the antibodies in various ways.  Allergic reactions can attack any part of our body.  It can attack the stomach, the nose, throat, sinuses, and lungs.  Some of the reactions your body might experience is nasal stuffiness, discharge, sneezing and nasal itching.  Sometimes itching in ears or roof of the mouth accompanies the other symptoms.  

  The eyes can be affected with conjunctivitis or red, itchy, and watery eyes.  Skin can be red, itchy, and dry, hives or itchy welts can appear on the skin as well.  Asthma is a common form of allergic reaction.  Asthma causes shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing.    

  Several substances can cause allergic reactions.  In fact, there are hundreds, but the most common allergens or triggers include things we meet often.  

  Pollen, we can hardly avoid pollen if we spend any time outdoors at all.  

  Molds can be anywhere, and in your home without you realizing it.  

  Household dust and dust mites, common in most homes.  
  
Animal dander, urine, or oil from their skin.  Many of us have pets and don’t realize what they can do to someone with severe allergies.  
  
Industrial chemicals, these are common in household cleaners.  

  Foods, such as peanut allergy are often life threatening.  

  Feathers can cause allergic reactions if you are in a home with a bird.  

  Insect stings can sometimes be fatal; a bee sting can kill if that person has an allergic reaction to bee stings.  
  
Cockroaches and the waste they produce.  

  Anyone can be affected by allergies, any race, age, gender, or social status.  Allergies seem to be more common in children but an adult can suffer an allergic reaction even after years of remission.  Allergies run in families even though it isn’t yet understood why that happens.  Allergies can develop gradually over a period and can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, perfume, smoking, and other substances in the environment.  

  You can discover what allergens you have a reaction to in one of two ways.  The first is to have a blood test that measures the antibodies to specific allergens; the other is the skin patch test method.  Several well-known allergens are diluted and either injected into the skin or a small amount place under the skin by a puncture or scratch.  If a welt appears or a red area on the skin it might mean the patient is allergic to that allergen.  

     Treatments for allergies   will vary and are determined on your age, overall health, and medical history.  Consideration will be given when deciding therapy on how bad the disease is, your tolerance of medications, and your preferences.  Occasionally a person may only need to change their lifestyle and be sure, their home is dust and mold free.    

  For some it may mean a change of diet, especially if their allergies are food related.  Several different food allergies are common.  Reactions can be avoided by staying away from the ones they are sensitive to.  For those who are lactose intolerant, many over-the-counter cures will allow you to cope with lactose products.  You can enjoy an ice-cream cone without worry.    

  A peanut allergy can be especially harmful and all items with peanut or peanut oil should be avoided.  Most candy makers now print on their packaging if the candy has been made in the same factory where peanut products have been used.  This is a potentially life threatening allergy.  Always check packaging of all candies to be sure there won’t be a trace of peanut or peanut oil in the product.  

  Allergies are annoying but controllable if you discover what you are allergic to, and avoid those allergens.  

  Find out more :     Program to Banish Your Allergies Naturally       

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