January 31, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
This is a very relevant subject now as we have had very cold temperatures so far over this last month in the Washington, DC, Northern, VA, and Maryland metropolitan area. And yes, you read it correctly. Individuals can be “allergic” to the cold. There is a condition known as “cold-induced urticarial” in which exposure to the […]
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January 19, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is defined as the onset of allergic symptoms during, or immediately after, exercise. The manifestations may include hives (i.e., urticaria), swelling of the soft tissues (i.e., angioedema), generalized itching (i.e., pruritus), wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, fainting, and/or a drop in blood pressure. In some individuals, these reactions occur only if exercise is undertaken […]
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