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Food Sensitivities: Allergy Versus Intolerance 10/20/2010

In an allergic response, the immune system misidentifies a substance as harmful, triggering an adverse reaction.


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Advancements in the Management of Allergic Rhinitis 7/18/2008

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common, often chronic, health condition associated with significant morbidity.

Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccines Update 3/20/2008

Vaccines are medical miracles, saving more lives and preventing more deaths than any other medical advance in the last century.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 7/13/2007

In the United States, the most common infectious cause of death is pneumonia.

Prevalence of Allergic Conditions Among Children 4/17/2007

Allergic diseases are important causes of morbidity in the United States.

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Hives 4/14/2007

Hives are the common term for a skin condition known as urticaria. These red, swollen, and itchy welts appear suddenly on the skin’s surface in reaction to the systemic or topical stimulation of the immune system.

Flu and Pneumonia Immunization Among Older Adults 1/23/2007

Data from the 2000 to 2003 National Health Interview Surveys show that 23.2% of the adults 55 and older were in fair or poor health.

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