Family Doctor 2007 - (Page 86) common conditions ALLERGIES Allergies: Common causes and ways to combat them You’re sneezing, itching and wheezing, and you know why: allergies. Although no cure exists, there are ways of diminishing the symptoms. By Karen I. Montemayor annoyance during certain times of the year to a severe yearround problem. Fortunately, by learning more about your allergies and working with your doctor, you can find ways to control your symptoms. G ot allergies? Join the club! It’s estimated that more than 50 million people in the United States suffer from some type of allergy. Allergies can be anything from a minor The air you breathe You have an allergy when your body overreacts to things that don’t always there for you… For more expert advice on this topic, make sure to visit familydoctor.org cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens. Your body’s overreaction to the allergens is what causes symptoms. Some of the most common allergens are airborne (carried through the air). I can’t stop sneezing! Common allergy symptoms from airborne allergies include the following: 86 familydoctor 2007 http://www.familydoctor.org
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