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Risk Factors List

  • Allergy history
  • Animal dander
  • Cosmetics
  • Insect Bites
  • Past History of any Type of Allergic Reaction
  • Young child

Specific Risk Factors Articles

Drug allergies
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication).
Source:ADAM
Date:July 19, 2007
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions are changes in the effect of one drug due to the effect of either another drug taken at the same time (drug-drug interactions) or food consumed while the drug is being taken (drug-food interactions). Some drugs are deliberately combined for administration because there are beneficial effects to be derived.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Drug Allergies/Sensitivities
A drug allergy is an adverse reaction to a medication, often an antibiotic, that is mediated by the body ' s immune system. A drug sensitivity is an unusual reaction to a drug that does not involve the immune system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Drug Metabolism/Interactions
Drug metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances. Precautions Drugs can interact with other drugs, foods, and beverages.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Food allergy
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
A food allergy or sensitivity is a person ' s immune system reaction to eating a particular food. The word allergy comes from two Greek words: alos, meaning " other " and argon, meaning " action.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Allergen
An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as "foreign" or "dangerous" but cause no response for most people.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 15, 2007
Potbellies and toddlers
The belly should feel soft and not tender...Medical conditions causing an enlarged liver or spleen can be serious and must be ruled out by your doctor...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 14, 2007
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