About Allergies: How to Survive Thanksgiving Allergies

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Later this week, many of us will travel to see family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. This will cause us to be staying in different environments that could expose us to all sorts of different allergic triggers. From hidden food allergens in the turkey stuffing, to Aunt Edna's pet cat, and from Uncle Ed's cigars to Grandma's dusty spare bedroom, your allergies could be in for more than you bargained for this Thanksgiving. Learn how to avoid these various allergens and irritants so you can truly be thankful this holiday season...Read more. Flu Vaccine Likely Safe For Those With Egg Allergy People with egg allergy have long been told to avoid the seasonal influenza vaccine, because the vaccine contains small amounts of egg protein. This has led to withholding the vaccine from people with egg allergy, including those who may be at higher risk from complications from influenza infection, such as those with asthma. A recent report from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), however, has shown that the influenza vaccine is safe for most people with egg allergy... Read more Report: Doctors Confused About Association Between Shellfish Allergy and IV Dye There has long been a myth, held by both healthcare professionals and patients alike, about an association between shellfish allergy and reactions to intravenous (i.v.) radiocontrast media (i.v. dye). This... Read more Allegra to Be Available Over-the-Counter This Spring Just in time for allergy season, Allegra (fexofenadine), a popular non-sedating prescription antihistamine, will be available over-the-counter (OTC) and without a prescription by Spring 2011. For many allergy sufferers, this is great news. Allegra provides another antihistamine choice, along with Claritin and Zyrtec, for the treatment of hay fever symptoms. In this day and age of higher healthcare costs, including doctor visits and prescription medications, Allegra will be a welcome addition to the choices of OTC allergy medications... Read more Allergies Ads Allergies Dust Mite Allergies Asthma and Allergies Dog Skin Allergies Allergies & Sinus Featured Articles Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions Nose and Eye Allergies Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement