Do you live with allergies? If you don’t, chances are you know someone who does. People can be allergic to just about anything, from cats and dogs, to avacado and kiwi.
But what exactly are allergies and why can they be so deadly?
Here’s a video that has doctors explaining allergy basics. Just click on the TV screen below to watch:
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Yesterday, A was for anesthesiologist . Today it’s for allergist.
An allergist is also called an immunologist and this may be a more appropriate term if they treat more than just allergies. After getting a medical degree and medical training, a doctor who wants to be an immunologist goes on to study for another few years.
What does an allergist/immunologist do?
Allergists are trained to prevent, diagnose, and manage allergies. This includes trying to discover what exactly you’re allergic to, and this isn’t always easy.

Not all headaches are warnings of a stroke, not all chest pains are the onset of a heart attack, you need to learn the signs to look for. If you have shortness of breath and sweating, this is your body telling you that something more serious going on.
There are normal headaches caused by stress, eyestrain or allergies this type of headache will fade. If the headaches persist you should see your health care provider. If you experience a headache that feels as if your head will explode and it persists you need to see your health care provider immediately, this …read more