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Allergies
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Allergies Prognosis (Expectations)
Most allergies can be easily treated with medication. However, medication only helps relieve the symptoms from that exposure, they do not prevent future allergic reactions.
Some children may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the allergen. This is particularly true of food allergies. However, as a general rule, once substances have provoked allergic reactions, they continue to affect the person.
Allergy shots may cause uncomfortable side effects (such as hives and rash) and may have dangerous outcomes (such as anaphylaxis). Allergy shots are most effective in allergens that cause hayfever symptoms and individuals with severe insect sting allergies, but not food allergies. While it may require years of treatment, it is effective in about two-thirds of cases.
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• Allergies Symptoms & Signs
• Allergies Prevention
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• Allergies Complications
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Allergy to Mold - Dander - Dust
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Conjunctivitis
• Contact Dermatitis
• Drug Allergies
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Food Allergy
• Food Poisoning
• Hives
Tests & Exams
• Allergy Testing
• CBC
• Complement
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Asthma and Allergy - Resources
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chemosis
• Conjunctiva
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Drowsiness
• Eye Burning - Itching and Discharge
• Eye Redness
• Headache
• Immune Response
• Insect Bites and Stings
• Itching
• Muscle Cramps
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Discharge
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rashes
• Swelling
• Tearing - Increased
• Wheezing
Review Date : 2/12/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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