Search Results for: anaphylaxis
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What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy and Intolerance?
Is your persistent belly pain and bloating from food allergies or food intolerances? Both can cause a physical reaction after eating certain foods, so it’s easy to confuse the two. But there are significant differences between food allergies and intolerances. Here’s a comparison between food allergies and intolerances, including what causes them and how you…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Common Spring Allergies in Pennsylvania
Springtime in Pennsylvania is always much anticipated. It's a beautiful time of year – unless you suffer from seasonal allergies.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Biologic Therapy for Asthma: What to Know
Biologic therapy is a treatment for severe asthma that may lower your risk of exacerbations and improve your quality of life. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Deacon’s Story: Managing a Peanut Allergy with Peanuts
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) helped Deacon, a child with a peanut allergy, manage his condition. Learn more about his story.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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What Are Food Challenges?
In a food challenge, your child eats small amounts of food suspected to cause allergies, under close medical supervision. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What’s the Difference Between Vaccines From Moderna and Pfizer?
The FDA has authorized two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, one from Pfizer and one from Moderna. Know their similarities and differences.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Preparing Allergen-Free Snacks for Kids
Providing classroom parties or back-to-school potlucks with allergen-free snacks can be tough. This means avoiding dairy, wheat, eggs, and nuts.Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Common Insect Bites & Stings in Central Pennsylvania
Look out for bug stings in Central PA and how to avoid these stings on your next nature walk/hike. Visit AllBetterCare Urgent Care today if you get stung!Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Most Common Allergies in Central PA
Allergy season in Central PA can be tough. Learn which ones to look out for and how you can cope. Still need assistance? Visit AllBetterCare today!Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness