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Is there a cure for allergies and asthma?

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Despite medical advances heavy emphasis is placed on "management" of these conditions. For many sufferers, allergy season never really ends. And while there is a public perception that there is a peak (outdoor) allergy season, there is a growing awareness that certain indoor environments can also pose problems for allergy sufferers. There is also a growing trend towards reducing trigger factors such as airborne allergens in our homes, offices and even our automobiles to minimize symptoms.
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Will these units cure my asthma or allergies?

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No, these units are not designed to prevent asthma or allergies, but studies have shown that people who suffer from these two problems do benefit from an air purifier.
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I have asthma, but you said that I don't have allergies. How could this be?

One can have asthma without any allergy whatsoever. Asthma is not actually a disease per se it is rather a condition with many causes. For example, it is not like tuberculosis, an infection with a single cause - the tuberculosis organism. It is rather an abnormality of the lung that can be triggered by many different things. These things include weather conditions, irritants such as cigarette smoke, and upper respiratory tract infections.
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Is asthma and allergies the same thing?

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No. Asthma is a disease of the respiratory tract, especially the lungs, where the medium and small air tubes in the lungs are very sensitive or irritable ("hyper-reactivity") and are therefore very likely to spasm or tighten down, causing wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath. In time this lung irritability can lead to permanent changes in the normal structure and function of the lungs ("airway remodeling").
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Is there a cure for food allergies?

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Currently, there are no medications that cure food allergies. Strict avoidance is the only way to prevent a reaction. Most people outgrow their food allergies, although peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish are often considered lifelong allergies. Some research is being done in this area and it looks promising. Click here for research information.
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Science has yet to find a cure for true food allergies. The best approach to avoiding reactions is to eliminate the problem food from your diet. Physicians hope the vaccines being developed will control food allergy even if they do not cure the condition.
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Q. Will a Biozone Air Purifier cure allergies and asthma?

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Biozone Air Purifiers will not cure allergies or asthma or other breathing problems. They are not medical devices and are not designed specifically for the treatment or prevention of any health problem or ailment. However, it has been shown than most asthma and allergy sufferers do benefit greatly from the pollutant reduction these units provide. Mold, pollen, dust, animal dander, dust mites, chemical gases, and other common allergens are all effectively reduced in a Biozone environment.
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What if I have allergies/asthma?

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A-Our worksites in New Orleans are new construction, and therefore pose little risk for mold allergies to get irritated. We have projects that will be working in previously gutted homes, these homes will be treated for mold and should pose no threat. You should, however, take into account the humidity, heat and abundance of plant life. Bring your medication with you and be sure to take breaks when necessary.
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Allergies will not disqualify you from obtaining a pilot medical certificate, unless you are on permanent medication that could affect your flying. Even if you are on permanent medication, the doctor will determine whether it could pose any hazard to the safety of flight and may issue a medical certificate.
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Can hypnosis cure asthma?

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Hypnosis cures nothing, since the word "cure" implies physical illness. Illnesses can be complicated (even caused, sometimes) by emotional factors, and asthma may well be included. Asthma is often attributed to an allergy, but it is certain that some psychological factors complicate it. Anxieties and fears which accompany an attach can be controlled through hypnotic conditioning and later attacks will lessen in severity.
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Is there a cure for asthma?

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No, not yet, but it can usually be controlled very well by avoiding asthma triggers and by using medications.
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There isn't a permanent cure for asthma. Scientists and Doctors world over are actively doing research in asthma causes and treatment. (like indoor and outdoor pollution, allergies, gene therapy, cell biology and chemical structures to name but a few). The results of their work will help us understand much more about how and why this common condition develops. It might also lead to even more effective asthma treatment and may be a permanent cure some day.
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Although no cure for asthma exists, the disease can be managed and controlled with proper medications. Medications typically fall into two categories. Quick-relief medications are sufficient for people with mild, intermittent asthma. Long-term control medications are for people who have frequent asthma episodes or persistent asthma.
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Asthma cannot be cured, but with proper care and medications, asthma can be controlled to help prevent symptoms.
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Is there a cure for allergies?

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yet, there are no cures for allergies, but your doctor can advise you on ways to make your life as an allergy sufferer more manageable. This will probably consist of a combination of methods of controlling your environment and, in some cases, medication. Not necessarily. However, if you are a serious allergy sufferer, it would be wise to re-evaluate your living environment. Evaluate to determine if there are factors contributing to your suffering that you could just as easily live without.
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I have asthma, how should my old carpet be taken up because dust triggers my allergies?

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Vacuum the carpet thoroughly before the installers take up the old carpet, rolling up the old carpet when at all possible. After the carpet and pad has been taken up, vacuum the floor again before the new pad is put down. You may want to be out of the house for the first 24 hours, ventilating the first 48 to 72 hours.
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The Allergy and Asthma Place - Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is no cure for asthma. Although asthma cannot be cured, it can be controlled. There are many over-the-counter and prescription medicines that help people with asthma. Some are preventive medicines and others are known as quick relievers. The preventive medicines are used for long-term control of the disease and work to make asthma attacks less frequent and less severe. Quick reliever medicines offer short-term relief of symptoms when asthma episodes occur.
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Unfortunately, there is no present cure for asthma. However, it can be controlled and there are many medications that can help people with asthma. With the proper use of medications and avoidance of triggers, the risks of asthma can be greatly reduced.
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Is the Buteyko Method a cure for asthma?

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It is more correct to view the Buteyko Method as a method for controlling asthma symptoms. Once the programme has been adhered to for long enough to normalise breathing, symptoms cease to occur.
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No. Some children with asthma seem to outgrow the problem during adolescence, but it will often recur in their twenties or thirties. While asthma cannot be cured, it can almost always be well controlled with proper treatment. This means avoiding triggers and taking the correct medications.
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What about the use of hypnosis to cure allergies?

FAQ - Pradeep Aggarwal.com
Actually, we must emphasize that hypnosis doesn’t "cure" anything! Allergic reactions are frequently associated with stress situations, and these cases can be helped with hypnosis. Although the suppression of allergic skin reactions by hypnosis has not been confirmed, there is definite evidence that hypnotic suggestion does influence cutaneous allergic reactions. Hypnosis can be employed to alleviate asthmatic attacks in individuals susceptible to certain allergies.
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How does the zapper affect allergies and asthma?

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Food sensitivities generally disappear in a day or two. Most people call these allergies, but true allergies are more severe, I think. Please let me know whether your zapper stops your allergy.
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What is the link between eczema and asthma, hay fever, and allergies?

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Many people with eczema also have asthma or hay fever as children or adults. Children with eczema often have allergies to such things as food or pollen.
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How do consumer products help Canadians with allergies and asthma?

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Cleaning with cleaning products removes allergens! When done properly and regularly, cleaning stops allergens from accumulating, which helps minimize allergy and/or asthma symptoms. The common allergens in our homes (animal dander, cockroaches, dust/dust mites, mold/mildew, and pollen) are a serious problem for people with allergies and asthma. Allergens are often airborne and may be widespread, making them difficult to avoid.
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I HAVE ASTHMA (OR ALLERGIES). CAN I CONTINUE MY REGULAR MEDICATIONS?

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Yes. You need to be healthy for the baby to be healthy. Use of inhalers such as Ventolin, Asmacort, Proventil, or Flonase will help to keep the breathing passages open. If you are on an antihistamine such as Claritin, Zyrtec or Allegra, you may continue using it.
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Can Conservative Medicine help my allergies, asthma, headaches, TMJ, diabetes …?

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YES. While certain conditions should be Co-Managed with other physicians, there are significant benefits to be gained through Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) care for frustrating conditions like asthma, allergies, fibromyalgia and diabetes. Just because you are on medication for an illness, doesn’t mean that the illness is 100% totally managed and there is nothing else you can do.
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May I work even though I have some physical limitations? What if I have allergies/asthma?

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Yes. There are a number of tasks that do not involve strenuous labor. Please advise the Habitat staff you are working with of your limitations. For more serious limitations there may be opportunities to work at our Restore or office. Our work sites in New Orleans are new construction, and therefore pose little risk for mold allergies to get irritated. You should take into account the humidity, heat and abundance of plant life.
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