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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

You might consider testing if you experience: Sneezing and congestion Chronic cough or asthma Itchy or watery eyes Hives or rashes Digestive discomfort Frequent sinus infections Reactions to unknown substances These seven allergy symptoms are common signs your body might be reacting to allergens. Can Blood Pressure Affect Allergy Testing?

Asthma 100
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3 Conditions Internal Medicine Can Treat

Hitchcock Family Medicine

If it's determined that you need more specialized treatment, a referral can be made to a cardiologist. Respiratory Illness Issues that affect your lungs or breathing fall under respiratory issues. Conditions such as asthma can also be treated through internal medicine. Internal medicine can help with these types of problems.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. uh, ill defined epigastric or chest pain, and it’s often worse by eating or lying down after meals. And some other symptoms that you gotta think about in reflux, chronic cough, hoarseness, or even asthma like symptoms.