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What Is A Dust Mite Allergy?
Dust mites are a common trigger for those who suffer from allergies and/or asthma. They are too small to see with your eyes alone. There are at least thirteen different species of mites, and they feed mainly on shedded, tiny flakes of human skin. These flakes are...
Anaphylaxis FAQ
An anaphylactic reaction typically occurs quickly; symptoms usually appear between three and thirty minutes of exposure to an allergen. The quicker the reaction, usually, the more severe it is. Typically, anaphylaxis occurs shortly after exposure to a trigger, but in...
What Is Allergy Desensitization?
Allergy desensitization is a form of immunotherapy that employs the concept that one’s immune system is able to be desensitized to specific allergens overtime. Allergy shots, specifically, work similar to a vaccine, in that the body responds to the...
Allergy Desensitization FAQ
This form of immunotherapy works in a similar fashion to vaccines. By injecting the allergen into the body intentionally, the body eventually builds up a resistance to the allergen, thus desensitizing it from the allergen altogether overtime. For some, it...
