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 Allergies

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Allergies can be managed effectively either on your own or with the help of a doctor, depending on the allergy and its severity. Food allergies are best treated with your doctor's help and by avoidance.

Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions about avoidance and taking medications.

People with severe reactions often carry an emergency kit with injectable epinephrine prescribed by the doctor. The medicine helps constrict blood vessels, raise blood pressure and reduce the risk of shock. This buys time while you are rushed to the hospital.

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This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.


 
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