Allergy: Causes & Risks

  • Allergy Risk Factors

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    12/04/06, Prevention

    Scientists have revised their theories about how and why allergies are on the rise.

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  • Atopic Dermatitis - What Increases Your Risk

    Article
    05/05/08, Healthwise

    The major risk factor for atopic dermatitis is having a family history of the condition. You are also at risk for developing atopic dermatitis if family members have asthma, allergic rhinitis, or other allergies.

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  • Sinusitis - Cause

    Article
    08/15/08, Healthwise

    Sinusitis is most often the result of a viral infection that causes the mucous membrane lining the inside of the nose and the sinuses to become inflamed.

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  • Sinusitis - What Increases Your Risk

    Article
    08/15/08, Healthwise

    Your risk of developing sinusitis increases if you have recently had a cold, another viral or bacterial infection, or an upper respiratory tract infection. Also, chronic nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) can lead to sinusiti

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