Common Dog Allergy Symptoms in Kids

If you have children, then chances are there will come a point in time when they\'ll ask for a pet. Dogs seem to be the most popular request, which is understandable since these animals can bring years and years of faithful companionship, love, and joy to your family. However, you need to put a lot of thought into a decision of this magnitude because caring for an animal for a lifetime takes a great deal of work and dedication. Are your kids ready for that kind of commitment? And another thing you need to consider is allergies. Childhood allergies are on the rise these days, so learning about dog allergy symptoms before bringing a pet home is a must.

There are several different dog allergy symptoms that manifest pretty quickly upon contact or even close proximity to one of these four-legged friends. Humans are most li...

Watch out for these Vicodin addiction symptoms!

Vicodin is a narcotic which is prescribed for patients with acute or chronic pain. Perhaps you\'ve been prescribed Vicodin by your dentist following a root canal or tooth extraction. Usually, the physician prescribes a limited number of pills to relieve the pain until healing of the tissues occurs. Sometimes, your physician may prescribe Vicodin for a chronic condition, such as arthritis. However, prescriptions for Vicodin to relieve chronic pain are usually strictly monitored, in order to prevent addiction.

While very effective for use in either short-term, acute pain, such as that you experience with a dental extraction, and chronic pain, the danger of becoming addicted is more often associated with long term use. When you take Vicodin for just a few days, as prescribed, the pain abates and you no l...

Is House Mold Destroying Your Health?

Some years ago I moved to Vermont and settled in an old farmhouse on a dirt road. It all seemed so romantic. The house was rustic and full of quaint New England charm. This was the Vermont I had dreamt about. I was enchanted by the view of the snow-covered road and the old sputtering wood stove I lit each evening. But after nearly a month in my new home, I developed a burgeoning sinus infection and my skin was often irritated. My legs started to develop small, itchy, red patches. It was annoying. But nothing a few visits to a dermatologist might not be able to clear-up, I reasoned. Yet after several months, the skin rashes and sinus infections wer...

Use Mold Test Kits at Home to Ensure Safety

I never thought I would need a home version of those mold test kits until I noticed a disgusting black substance on my bathroom ceiling right above the shower. At first, I thought it was just common dirt, but no amount of scrubbing with my usual cleansers did anything to remove the stain. That\'s when I decided I didn\'t want to risk my family\'s health any longer, so I went out and bought an analysis kit right away.

This situation has been on the news a lot recently, so I know that consistent, long-term exposure to moldy buildup or airborne spores can lead to a whole host of medical problems. On the mild side, family members could experience allergic reactions such as skin rashes, throat irritation, or itchy and watery eyes. On the severe side, toxic molds can cause serious respiratory complications, and in the most extreme cases, may even lead to death. Clearly, this i...

Recognizing milk allergy symptoms in infants and adults and what to do

There are millions of people in this country who are allergic to milk. This allergy can manifest in infancy as well as in adults. Milk allergy symptoms are slightly different in infants than in adults. You need to know how to recognize possible milk allergy symptoms and know how to avoid allergic episodes, which can be severe and life threatening in some cases. Milk products are frequently included in unexpected places in many processed foods, so it\'s good to know how to avoid them.

Many people believe that milk allergy is the same thing as lactose intolerant. This is not true. Lactose intolerant people cannot digest the sugar (lactose) in milk, due...