Thunderstorms can trigger asthma attacks. In one study, 33% of asthma epidemics occurred on days when thunderstorms were reported. If you have hay fever and/or asthma, take preventive medication when pollen levels are high and thunderstorms are forecast.

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Does when a baby might be born have any effect on the possibilities of allergies for that baby?
If you're allergic and planning a pregnancy, go for February with your baby due in November. It's a very low pollen period and babies born then have half the chance of developing allergies as allergy-prone babies born in May or June.

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What does the word "allergy" mean?
It is defined in medical dictionaries as "a hypersensitive state." Allergy is derived from the Greekallos, meaning other, and ergon, which means work. If a personhas an allergic reaction to something, what he or she is really experiencing is an altered, or exaggerated reaction. So the allergy patient lives in an altered state of hypersensitivity.

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I’m allergic to my mattress but there are so many different kinds I don’t know which one to get. What ‘s best?
You might want to try a latex mattress. They’re a perfect choice for people with allergies because latex mattresses are naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial and thus won’t harbor dust mites. And they combine softness and support. BUT, if you’re allergic to latex, keep looking.

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What's the best treatment for food allergy?
Strict avoidance of the allergy-causing food is the only way to avoid a reaction. Reading ingredient labels for all foods is the key to maintaining control over this allergy. if a label contains unfamiliar terms, shoppers must call the manufacturer and ask for a definition or avoid eating that food.

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