Allergy Nursing Newsletter

2001 Archives

December 11, 2001
What's EpiPen? How does it help a child when she experiences milk/peanut allergy?
EpiPen in milk, peanut, and food allergy

December 4, 2001
Our Pediatrician suggested allergy testing, which showed a high level of histamine but didn't indicate the specific allergen.
Testing positive for histamine

November 27, 2001
What medications should I not take before I am skin tested?
Preparing for skin testing

November 19, 2001
My doctor told me I have urticaria and that I have to have an strict diet. What is urticaria, and will I be able to eat normally again?
Urticaria and elimination diets

November 12, 2001
My little girl seems to have bad allergic reactions to insect bites. What can I do to help her?
Insect bites and stings

November 5, 2001
Where is a good place to live for allergy sufferers? I thought the desert was a good area....
Where can I go to escape allergies?

October 29, 2001
Why does the nurse keep telling me I should receive injections weekly?
Weekly injections: are they necessary?

October 20, 2001
If you are allergic to penicillin and Ceclor, could you have a reaction to Cipro?
Anthrax and antibiotic allergy

October 15, 2001
I am taking ampicillin for one week. At end of therapy, my body was covered with red bumps. Is this an allergy to penicillin?
Penicillin, antibiotic, and medication allergy

October 8, 2001
What can I do? I have been breaking out in hives for almost 2 years no matter where I am.
Chronic urticaria (commonly known as hives or nettle rash)

September 28, 2001
Can you be allergic to pet dander even if it's a very small dog? ... My doc says get rid of it.
Allergy to a favorite pet

September 20, 2001
Most perfumes and scents cause me to have a horrible headache. Is this an allergy or is it something else?
Sensitivity to scents and smoke

September 10, 2001
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance? How do you test for each and how do you treat them?
Food allergies & food intolerance: difference, testing, & treatment

August 28, 2001
Are there any holistic methods for treating allergy or health problems that you've seen success with?
Holistic approaches to health problems -- nutritional & spiritual remedies

August 20, 2001
I had to stop taking St. John's Wort 3 days ago when my body started this terrible itching, burning and rash. How can I make this go away?
Holistic approaches to allergy problems -- safety issues

August 13, 2001
Do you have information on more holistic approaches to overcoming allergy problems?
Holistic approaches to allergy problems -- controversy & pitfalls

July 23, 2001; July 30, 2001; August 6, 2001
How is allergy testing performed?
Allergy testing methods -- Percutaneous testing (Part 1 of 3)
Allergy testing methods -- Intradermal testing (Part 2 of 3)
Allergy testing methods -- Rast, patch, challenge, and elimination testing
(Part 3 of 3)

July 10, 2001; July 16, 2001
I've heard there are different kinds of allergy doctors. Which one should I go to?
Different kinds of allergy specialists -- Two basic classifications (Part 1 of 2)
Different kinds of allergy specialists - Others who treat allergies (Part 2 of 2)

July 2, 2001
Dust is everywhere. Why does my doctor advise me to begin dust mite control in my bedroom first?
Dust control -- the bedroom first

June 26, 2001
I'm miserable! What can I do about these allergies?
Needing help now

June 16, 2001
My doctor says I'm allergic to a mold called penicillium. Does this mean I'm allergic to penicillin?
Penicillin and Penicillium Mold allergy

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