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… or dust mites—the resulting allergic reactions in the nose are called allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. Allergy is one of the most common long-term health conditions. “Over the past several … trigger symptoms that last all year. If your symptoms become persistent and bothersome, visit your family physician or an allergist. They can test for allergy sensitivities by using a … Your children’s chances of developing allergies are higher if you have them. While there’s no “magic bullet” to prevent allergies, experts recommend breast feeding early in life. “Breast …

… response, and this study now shows that the responses last,” says Dr. Daniela Weiskopf at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. “We are hopeful that a similar pattern of responses lasting …

… to prevent recurring bouts of tonsillitis, says Dr. Shane Crotty, who led the study at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. …

… with a friend, should you change your plans? “The answer depends on a lot of factors. There’s no simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer for everyone,” says Dr. Darryl Zeldin, acting clinical director of … worse or out of control a day or 2 after exposure. We often see an increase in emergency room visits, hospitalizations and use of asthma ‘rescue’ medications.” Researchers have also been …

… plan based on a person’s unique genetic blueprint. In the meantime, family health history is a no-cost way to help doctors personalize your health care. As the holiday season continues, start …

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… to talk with a doctor? This is called telemedicine. A study suggests that in-person doctor visits provide better care for children with certain infections. Researchers used claims data … and ear infections. More than 5,000 children received care via telemedicine. About 88,000 visited an urgent care clinic. More than a million saw primary care doctors. The team counted the antibiotics prescribed within two days for each type of visit. Children were given antibiotics most often after telemedicine visits. They received these …

… of research concerns allergy-related conditions, including childhood asthma, skin allergies, hay fever and eczema. So what can you do to protect against microbes that cause infection but …

… of accidents can cause a bang to the brain. Each year, more than 2 million people in the U.S. visit an emergency room for a traumatic brain injury. Many others experience a blow to the head … sensitivity to light or noise, feel groggy or slow, or have changes to their sleep patterns. “No two brain injuries are exactly the same,” says Dr. Dorian McGavern, a brain-injury researcher …

… in real time,” he says. These apps are still being tested. You can get free help now by visiting smokefree.gov , calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), or by texting QUIT to 47848. “No matter how long you’ve smoked, no matter how old you are, quitting smoking will always benefit your health,” Thrul says. … Eat …