Discover the testing procedure we use at my office to painlessly diagnose your allergies. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how we work to cure your allergies and help you live a better life. I also share informational tips on how to minimize your suffering.
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If you’ve been experiencing watery eyes and excessive sneezing, you’re not alone. Allergy rates are on the rise in the US, with an estimated 50 million Americans suffering. One side effect — Americans are buying antihistamines to the tune of 3 billion dollars a year, often times without knowing which allergies are actually causing their symptoms. Doctors say in-vitro blood tests, the latest generation of allergy tests, can help take out the guess work out of diagnosing and treating …
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Sarah Gitlin talks about her lifetime of dealing with food allergies. Diagnosed at 10 months old, Sarah spent her childhood unlike most other children, but very like much like other food allergy sufferers. Now 18, Sarah is among those leading the charge for a cure. Children growing up with food allergies must avoid foods the rest of us take for granted, such as peanuts, milk, wheat, eggs, and more. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible. Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www …
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Learn about the realities faced by children who suffer from food allergies – and their parents. Then visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org to learn how you can help find a cure.
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What is it like to be a kid dealing with food allergies? Find out from these children, who spend every day avoiding peanuts, milk, eggs, and other foods all of us take for granted. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible: Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information.
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Dr. Rajan Merchant discusses the differences between different allergy medications.
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Suzanne Teuber, M.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine provides an overview of the main issues in food processing as it relates to food allergy. Dr. Teuber describes some of the issues that physicians deal with, as well as the need for consumer awareness. This presentation was part of a UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Safety Workgroup, to identify areas in which the safety of California foods can be enhanced through university research and outreach. Series: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources [8/2003] [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 7686]
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Approximately 3 million children under the age of 18, suffer from food allergies. Parents, and an allergy specialist, discuss coping strategies.
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