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Maybe it's not allergies Allergic reactions are often confused with other health problems that have similar symptoms. Many people who think they have allergies, but have never been tested, don't have allergies at all. In fact, some studies have shown that up to two-thirds of the people who think they're allergic, aren't. As a result, they can be spending money on expensive, yet totally unnecessary, medications, and still not feeling better. In some cases, inappropriate treatment may be making things worse. On the other hand, that chronic cold or your child's repeated ear infections could actually be caused or complicated by allergies. (See Allergies and Children for more information.) Many common diseases that cause upper respiratory symptoms are related to allergy in some way. See Allergy and Related Diseases for more information. Finding out if you're allergic or not is like detective work. Once you find the culprit, you can do something about it. |
