- 41. Bags under eyes
- (Bags under eyes)
- ... infection, or an allergy. As you age, the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that is normally confined to the area around the eye (orbit) ...
- 42. Back to School Health Tips
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... plan to try out any extracurricular activities. It is also a good time to find out if your child suffers from asthma, food allergy or any other chronic disease. What you should ask your Pediatrician ...
- 43. A Little Sunshine Goes A Long Way
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... of the possibility of skin irritation or allergy. If blisters are present, do not break them open as infection can occur. Keep out of the sun until the burn is healed. Research has shown that most ...
- 44. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... of oral lichen planus: Hepatitis C infection and other types of liver disease Hepatitis B vaccine Certain types of flu vaccines Allergy-causing agents (allergens), such as foods, dental materials ...
- 45. Hidden Dangers: Food Allergies and Teens
- (Nutrition)
- ... food allergy… and did not receive prompt treatment with epinephrine,” the injected medication that is the first-line response to anaphylaxis, says Scott Sicherer, M.D., FAAP, associate professor of pediatric ...
- 46. The First Month: Feeding and Nutrition
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... occurs frequently or is associated with diarrhea, rash, or failure to gain weight, this may indicate a food allergy or problem with the gastrointestinal tract and your physician should be contacted. You ...
- 47. Signs of Feeding Difficulties
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... or very hard stools in the first month. She appears hungry, searching for something to suck shortly after feedings. She becomes more yellow, instead of less, during the first week. Feeding Allergy ...
- 48. Remedies for Spitty Babies
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... seem to fare better with one formula over another without having a true allergy or intolerance, an estimated 5% of babies are genuinely unable to handle the proteins found in milk or soy formula (a condition ...
- 49. Food Allergy Reactions
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- How do I know if my child has a food allergy? A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food allergy ...
- 50. Choosing a Formula
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... it provides your baby with everything that she needs to grow and develop just as a lactose-containing formula does. When a true milk allergy is present, causing colic, failure to thrive, and even bloody ...
- 51. Cereal in a Bottle Solid Food Shortcuts to Avoid
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... into their lungs. Unless there’s a medical reason for giving it early, it’s not worth jumping the gun. Allergy Activation. Exposure to solid foods before the age of 4 months may put babies at risk for ...
- 52. Mosquito bites
- (Mosquito bites )
- ... stronger reactions, taking an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Tylenol Severe Allergy), chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton, Actifed), loratadine (Claritin) or cetirizine (Zyrtec) ...
- 53. Vitamins for Breastfed Babies
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... allergic diseases such as eczema, food allergy, or asthma. In rare cases, such as certain metabolic diseases, a baby may not be able to tolerate human milk and will need a special formula. A physical abnormality ...
- 54. Infant Allergies and Food Sensitivities
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... allergies can be severe or fatal. Most babies eventually outgrow their allergy to cow’s milk, although food allergies to other substances may be lifelong. Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six ...
- 55. Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby's Immune System
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... to allergy prevention, there is some evidence that breastfeeding protects babies born to families with a history of allergies, compared to those babies who are fed either a standard cow’s milk based formula ...
- 56. Cradle Cap
- (Bathing & Skin Care)
- ... anti-yeast cream. Rest assured that seborrheic dermatitis is not a serious condition, or an infection. Nor is it an allergy to something you’re using, or due to poor hygiene. It will go away without ...
- 57. Ear infection (middle ear)
- (Ear infection (middle ear))
- ... illness — cold, flu or allergy — that causes congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat and eustachian tubes. Role of eustachian tubes The eustachian tubes are a pair of narrow tubes ...
- 58. Intestinal ischemia
- (Intestinal ischemia)
- ... birth control pills and medications that cause your blood vessels to expand or contract, such as certain allergy medications and migraine medications. Blood-clotting problems. Diseases and conditions ...
- 59. Anaphylaxis: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- A life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can cause shock, a sudden drop in blood pressure and trouble breathing. In people who have an allergy, anaphylaxis can occur minutes after exposure to ...
- 60. Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- (Atopic dermatitis (eczema))
- ... clearing the condition. Occasionally, items that trap dust — such as feather pillows, down comforters, mattresses, carpeting and drapes — can worsen the condition. Allergy shots usually aren't successful ...
