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Hay fever
Allergic rhinitis, also
called pollinosis, hay fever
or nasal allergies, and
often also written together
as hayfever, is a collection
of symptoms, predominantly
in the nose and eyes, that
occur after exposure to
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Allergen
An allergen is any substance
(antigen), most often eaten
or inhaled, that is
recognized by the immune
system and causes an
allergic reaction. Dust,
pollen and pet dander are
all common allergens, but it
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Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic is the
characteristic of provoking
fewer allergic reactions in
allergy sufferers.
Hypoallergenic means to have
a decreased tendency to
cause allergies; hypo means
less, not none.
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Antihistamine
An antihistamine is a drug
which serves to reduce or
eliminate effects mediated
by histamine, an endogenous
chemical mediator released
during allergic reactions,
through action at the
histamine receptor. Only
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Hypoallergenic dog breeds
Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, ... > more -
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Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages usually due to excessive secretion of mucus that is caused by a virus and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. It is also known as ... > more -
House dust mite
The house dust mite is a cosmopolitan guest in human habitation. Mites belong to the order same as spiders, and have existed for longer than insects. Dust mites flourish in the controlled environment ... > more -
Toxic mold
Molds are ubiquitous in nature, and mold spores are a common component of household dust. The term toxic mold is sometimes used to refer to mold-related indoor air quality problems. Exposure to ... > more -
Beta-lactam antibiotic
Beta-lactam antibiotics are a broad class of antibiotics which include penicillin derivatives, cephalosporins, monobactams, carbapenems and Beta-lactamase inhibitors; basically any antibiotic agent ... > more
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