The Immune System and Allergies

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• Allergy Relief Medicines and Treatments
  Allergy relief includes alelrgy shots, oral medications and alternative allergy relief treatments such as accupuncture.
  
  
• Peanut Allergies Are Becoming More Common
  Peanuts are actually not "nuts" but legumes, directly related to beans. A peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies. The incidence of peanut allergies is rising at an alarming rate.
  
  
• Symptoms and Treatment of Food Allergies
  Ever eaten something that made you break into rashes? Or create an itchy throat. feet? An estimated 11 million Americans suffer from food allergies, with mild to severe symptoms.
  
  
• Why Do We Develop Allergies
  Allergies are a common condition that affects at least 20% of Americans. Caused by hypersensitive immune systems, allergies can occur locally or systemically.