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	<title>Health Tip Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33115/health-tip--common-triggers-for-allergy-and-asthma.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Allergy and asthma symptoms can be caused by a variety of factors both indoors and outdoors.

The American Lung Association offers this list of common triggers that can set off a reaction in the lungs and elsewhere in the body:

<ul...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Childhood Asthma Allergies Traced to Womb</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33066/childhood-asthma--allergies-traced-to-womb.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[At least some of the biological risk for childhood asthma and allergies traces back to the womb new research suggests.

Both the order of birth and even the way a baby is delivered have a significant impact on the longterm strength of a ch...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Moms Stress in Pregnancy May Up Babys Asthma and Allergy Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32980/mom-s-stress-in-pregnancy-may-up-baby-s-asthma-and-allergy-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ If an expectant mother is exposed to high levels of stress her baby may be more likely to develop asthma or allergies later in life new research suggests.

Babies born to mothers experiencing high levels of stress had more IgE in their bl...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cheaper Earrings More Likely to Contain Nickel</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32956/cheaper-earrings-more-likely-to-contain-nickel.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Those inexpensive earrings you bought from a hip young street artist may be good for your wallet but bad for your ears and skin.

A new report finds that many pairs of earrings sold for less than $50 by local San Francisco stores and artists...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32795/nasal-irrigation-can-help-fight-spring-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[When youre doing your spring cleaning dont forget your nose.

Nasal irrigation is a cheap and easy way for people with spring allergies nasal congestion stuffy noses and postnasal drip to get relief says Dr. Melissa Pynnonen codirec...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Facts About Hay Fever</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32601/health-tip--facts-about-hay-fever.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Hay fever is the medical term for a pollen allergy and may also be called seasonal allergic rhinitis or pollinosis.

Here are other facts about hay fever including suggestions to reduce symptoms courtesy of the American Lung Association:<...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 10:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32508/free-asthma-screenings-offered-in-may.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Have asthma or think you might? Then May is the month for you to get a handle on this common breathing disease.

Free asthma screenings are scheduled to be held at 250 locations across the United States as part of National Asthma and Allergy...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 10:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Gloves Made From New Form of Latex Approved</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32309/gloves-made-from-new-form-of-latex-approved.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ A medical glove made from a new type  of latex that appears less likely to cause allergic reactions than traditional latex has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Traditional latex gloves are made from the sap of a rubb...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Allergies Can Dig Into Gardenings Fun</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32230/allergies-can-dig-into-gardening-s-fun.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[For gardeners with allergies it can be difficult to enjoy their passion for plants when they have to cope with the misery of sneezing itchy eyes congestion and in some cases an asthma attack.

Gardening outside during times of high pol...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32140/dust-mites-trump-asthma-prevention-guidelines.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Trying to alleviate your asthma by eliminating household dust? Forget about it a new study suggests.

A comprehensive review of 54 dustcontrol strategy studies found that none was effective enough in reducing exposure to dust mites that it...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Spring and Pollen Are in the Air</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32040/spring-and-pollen-are-in-the-air.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Spring is here and so is allergy season for millions of Americans. 

 With a bit of planning effort and common sense many people can limit their suffering  or perhaps even avoid it altogether according to Dr. Mark Dykewicz professor of ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Allergic reactions can range from very mild to lifethreatening. Severe allergic reactions require immediate medical attention but even reactions that are milder should be checked out by a doctor.

Here are warning signs ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Have Hives</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[ HealthDay News  Hives are red raised patches of skin that are usually very itchy. Hives themselves often are not serious but they may indicate a more serious condition.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common triggers...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>BloodThinner Contaminant Traced to Chinese Plant</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31307/blood-thinner-contaminant-traced-to-chinese-plant.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The contaminant found in the bloodthinner heparin which has been linked to hundreds of allergic reactions and possibly 19 deaths in the United States has been traced to a Chinese plant that processed raw ingredients for the drug U.S. health offic...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:05:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Heparin Problems Reported in Germany</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[German health officials reported Thursday almost 100 cases of allergic reactions to heparin a bloodthinning drug that has been blamed for hundreds of allergic reactions and at least four deaths in the United States.

But the German version...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 19:05:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Finds Contaminant  in Baxters Recalled  Heparin Products</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31084/fda-finds-contaminant--in-baxter-s-recalled--heparin-products.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Tests have found a heparinlike contaminant in heparin bloodthinning products made by Baxter Healthcare Corp. that have been linked to hundreds of adverse reactions and at least four deaths in the United States federal health officials said Wednesd...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>MixUp Behind FDAs Failure to Inspect China BloodThinner Plant</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30762/mix-up-behind-fda-s-failure-to-inspect-china-blood-thinner-plant.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Due to a name mixup  the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA failed to inspect a Chinese plant that made the active ingredient in vials of heparin now linked to four U.S. deaths the agency said in a Monday press conference.

The vials...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:05:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30711/allergy-disorders-linked-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[There may be a link between allergies and irritable bowel syndrome IBS in adults says a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

IBS occurs in about 15 percent of the U.S. population. Some studies have suggested...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Allergy Shots Arent for Everyone</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Allergy shots help sensitize your body to allergens  things to which youre allergic.

While the shots are safe and effective for most people not everyone should have them the American Academy of Family Physicians warn...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>BreastFeeding Protected Mice From Asthma</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30278/breast-feeding-protected-mice-from-asthma.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Breastfeeding helped protect baby mice from developing allergic asthma a new study found.

The mice that were breastfed by mothers that had been exposed to an allergen inherited the allergen and developed tolerance to it.

But ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Allergy Shots Are Effective Treatment for Symptoms</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30251/allergy-shots-are-effective-treatment-for-symptoms.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If you have allergic asthma rhinitis conjunctivitis or stinging insect allergies you may be a good candidate for allergy shots also known as immunotherapy.

Thats the recommendation of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma amp; Immun...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:05:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Whats Involved in a Sneeze</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29905/health-tip--what-s-involved-in-a-sneeze.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Sneezing also called sternutation is your bodys way of getting something irritating out of your nose.

When the inside of your nose gets a tickle a message is sent to the part of your brain called the sneeze center. The sneeze center sen...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>BreastFeeding Seems to Protect Against Some Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29801/breast-feeding-seems-to-protect-against-some-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Atopic disease  which includes eczema asthma and food allergies  may be delayed or even prevented in highrisk infants if they are exclusively breastfed for at least four months or fed infant formula without cow milk protein. 

Thats ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pesticides May Cause Asthma Among Farm Women</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29653/pesticides-may-cause-asthma-among-farm-women.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Farm women who come in contact with some widely used pesticides may have an increased risk of developing allergic asthma a new study suggests.

However the risk of developing nonallergic asthma does not increase for women exposed to pesti...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:05:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fewer Children Outgrowing Allergies to Milk Eggs</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29612/fewer-children-outgrowing-allergies-to-milk--eggs.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Childhood milk and egg allergies may be more persistent and harder to outgrow than they were a generation ago U.S. researchers report.

In two studies from the Johns Hopkins Childrens Center researchers followed more than 800 youngsters w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Parents Smoking Boosts Childs Allergy Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29525/parents--smoking-boosts-child-s-allergy-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Exposure to secondhand smoke in early infancy can boost a childs risk of developing allergies Swedish researchers say.

A team at the Karolinska Institute Stockholm analyzed questionnaires filled out by the parents of more than 4000 fam...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Severe Food Allergy</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  If you or a loved one has a serious allergy to one or more foods its important to have an action plan in case of accidental ingestion.

Here are some guidelines courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:05:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Live Christmas Trees Can Trigger Mold Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28519/live-christmas-trees-can-trigger-mold-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[While bringing home a live Christmas tree marks the beginning of the holiday season for many the mold that thrives on its branches can trigger weeks of suffering for some a new study shows.

Connecticut researchers have found that the mold...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:05:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>BreastFeeding Cuts Food Allergy Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28367/breast-feeding-cuts-food-allergy-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Breastfeeding in the first three months of life appears to help shield children from developing food allergies.

Thats just one of a number of findings on food allergies scheduled to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the Amer...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>ZyrtecD Approved Without Prescription</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28122/zyrtec-d-approved-without-prescription.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday the allergy drug ZyrtecD  for nonprescription use in people 12 and older. It combines the  antihistamine Zyrtec with a nasal decongestant.

ZyrtecD cetirizine hydrochloride/pseudoe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Some Medications May Aggravate Asthma</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  People with asthma should be aware that some medications may actually worsen symptoms.

Heres a partial list courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
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<li>Aspirin ibuprofen and other overthecou...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 7 Nov 2007 09:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Drug Eases Asthma Symptoms</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/26841/new-drug-eases-asthma-symptoms.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new twist on an old theory of drug treatment for asthma has shown promise in a small early trial a California company reports.

The idea is to block the activity of cytokines immune system molecules believed to play a major role in asth...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:05:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>AllergyInduced Asthma More Common in Affluent Countries</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/24990/allergy-induced-asthma-more-common-in-affluent-countries.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Where you live may affect the type of asthma you develop new research suggests.

The international study found that youngsters in affluent developed countries had more allergytriggered asthma symptoms than did children in poorer less dev...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:24:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Damp Moldy Homes May Cause Depression</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/24044/damp--moldy-homes-may-cause-depression.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People who live in damp moldy homes may be prone to depression a new study suggests.

The possible link was uncovered in an analysis of mold and health conditions in several cities in eastern and western Europe. And it could one day lead t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:05:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pollen Fruits Veggies Help Trigger Oral Allergy Syndrome</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/23991/pollen--fruits--veggies-help-trigger-oral-allergy-syndrome.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Up to onethird of people with seasonal allergies may suffer oral allergy syndrome OAS which results from a crossreactivity between seasonal airborne pollen proteins from weeds grass and trees and similar proteins in some fresh fruits and vegeta...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:05:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Ragweed Season Doesnt Mean Suffering</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/23759/ragweed-season-doesn-t-mean-suffering.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Ragweed season which lasts from about midAugust to October in many parts of the United States can bring misery to the estimated 36 million Americans with seasonal allergic rhinitis hay fever.

Symptoms such as sneezing runny noses swo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Farms Shield Kids From Bowel Disease</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Children regularly exposed to farm life as babies are about half as likely as other kids to develop inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease German researchers report.

The findings published in the August ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:06:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lactose Intolerance Doesnt Mean Goodbye to Dairy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21922/lactose-intolerance-doesn-t-mean-goodbye-to-dairy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If your child is lactoseintolerant you probably shy away from giving him or her milk or other dairy products. But that may not be the best tactic to take experts say.

In fact the American Academy of Pediatricians   Americas largest o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:05:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Prevent Poison Ivy Rash</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21482/health-tip--prevent-poison-ivy-rash.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Poison ivy may be difficult to avoid but it is possible to prevent the itchy rash even after being exposed to the plant.

If you think youve come in contact with poison ivy follow these suggestions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administrati...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:07:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Scientists Spot Key Food Allergy Molecule</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[British scientists say a molecule called interleukin12 can protect against food allergies.

A team at the Institute of Food Allergy Research in Norwich noted that interleukin12 is absent during the bodys allergic response.

We h...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:06:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cats Can Hamper Breathing  Even in NonAllergic</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20800/cats-can-hamper-breathing--even-in-non-allergic.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Adults plagued by allergies can be affected by cat dander even if they arent specifically allergic to felines a new European study shows.

Exposure to cats is more of a problem than was thought said study author Susan Chinn a professo...]]></description>
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	<title>Stay Out of Poison Ivys Way</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20337/stay-out-of-poison-ivy-s-way.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Each year 25 million to 40 million Americans suffer severe itchiness caused by an allergic reaction to the oil in poison ivy. The itchy rash appears one to two days after contact and can last from 10 days to three weeks.

The reaction usua...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:05:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Discrimination Linked to Health Problems Among Minorities</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/18639/discrimination-linked-to-health-problems-among-minorities.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Routine even subtle racial discrimination places significant mental stress on minorities that may provoke the development of chronic illness new research suggests.

The finding is based on perceptions of discrimination and health historie...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 17:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Relief for Allergies and Hives</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/18398/new-relief-for-allergies-and-hives.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Xyzal levocetirizine dihydrochloride has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat nasal allergies and chronic hives in people 6 and older drug makers UCB and SanofiAventis said Tuesday.

In clinical testing involvi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 16:05:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eating Apples Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies Asthma</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17762/eating-apples--fish-during-pregnancy-protects-kids-from-allergies--asthma.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Filling up on apples and fish during pregnancy might protect your child from developing asthma and allergic diseases a new study shows.

Researchers from the Netherlands and Scotland have found that eating apples throughout pregnancy may pr...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 09:05:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Protect  Against Dust Mites</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17760/health-tip--protect--against-dust-mites.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bed linens carpets pillows and other warm areas where dust may gather. The waste from dust mites can cause allergy and asthma symptoms to flare.

To help rid your home of dust mites the American Acade...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 09:05:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hot Water Wash Rids Laundry of Allergens Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17730/hot-water-wash-rids-laundry-of-allergens--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Doing your laundry in hot water  60 degrees C 140 degrees F  kills 100 percent of allergycausing dust mites compared to 6.5 percent of dust mites when using warm water  40 degrees C 104 degrees F South Korean researchers find.

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	<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 17:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mild Asthmatics May Do Well With Less Medicine</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17409/mild-asthmatics-may-do-well-with-less-medicine.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People with wellcontrolled mild asthma might have more treatment options than they and possibly their doctors thought.

A pair of studies in the May 17 issue of the <i>New England Journal of Medicine</i> compared the gold standard of tre...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 23:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Secondhand Smoke Harms Underweight Babies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17403/secondhand-smoke-harms-underweight-babies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fullterm babies with a low birth weight 5.5 pounds have a significantly increased risk of developing respiratory symptoms such as coughing wheezing and pulmonary infections up to age five and that risk is even greater if these children are expos...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 23:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Symptoms of Food Allergy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17272/health-tip--symptoms-of-food-allergy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Foods that commonly cause an allergic reaction in some people include nuts shellfish milk wheat eggs and soy.

Symptoms of a food allergy can vary greatly based on the person time eaten and the type of food. The International Food Info...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 13:36:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>No Link Between Autism Celiac Disease Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16176/no-link-between-autism--celiac-disease--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Autistic children are no more likely than other children to develop celiac disease according to an Iranian study that challenges the findings of previous work. 

The team analyzed blood samples from 34 autistic children and 34 children with...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2007 19:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Veramyst Treats Seasonal and YearRound Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16078/veramyst-treats-seasonal-and-year-round-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKlines Veramyst fluticasone furoate has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergies in people two years and older the company said Monday.

The corticosteroid spr...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:01:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Study Examines Latex Transfer to Food in Packaging</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15746/study-examines-latex-transfer-to-food-in-packaging.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Food packaging that contains latex should be labeled in order to prevent latexsensitive people from being exposed to potentially deadly levels of the allergen a group of experts said in response to a recent study. 

The U.K. study found th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Top 10 Causes of Contact Dermatitis</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15733/top-10-causes-of-contact-dermatitis.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Notice an itchy red rash after wearing that new silver bracelet? Has that new summer perfume caused itchy skin around your wrists and neck? The reason could be as simple as contact dermatitis.  

 Contact dermatitis is the name given to the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Recognize Anaphylactic Shock</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15638/health-tip--recognize-anaphylactic-shock.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Anaphylactic shock occurs when a person has ingested or come in contact with a substance to which they are severely allergic. The reaction can be lifethreatening.

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network says people with food allergies  ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Prebiotic Reduces Risk of Eczema in Infants</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15625/-prebiotic--reduces-risk-of-eczema-in-infants.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Adding a supplement to infant formula that encourages the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria lowers the chances of highrisk babies developing eczema an international team of researchers report.

Using this prebiotic boosts the deve...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Protein Linked to Asthma</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15483/protein-linked-to-asthma.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A protein previously linked to the development of type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis may also be associated with asthma a new study suggests.

Called aP2 the protein has no useful function in the body. It only appears during the course of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Enzyme Could Help Celiac Disease Patients Tolerate Gluten</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15299/enzyme-could-help-celiac-disease-patients-tolerate-gluten.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Patients with celiac disease have to carefully monitor their diet to avoid consuming gluten a ubiquitous protein found in whole grains.

Now researchers say a newly discovered enzyme may prevent an allergic reaction in celiac patients who ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Reducing  Allergy Symptoms</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15284/health-tip--reducing--allergy-symptoms.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Although you may be among millions of Americans with allergies there are things you can do to tame your symptoms the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology says.

Make sure your home is thoroughly and regularly cleaned. Mold du...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Food Sensitivities in Infants</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15252/health-tip--food-sensitivities-in-infants.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Because some infants have sensitivities or allergies to certain foods the Childrens Hospital in Richmond Va. suggests you choose singleingredient infant cereals and plain fruits and vegetables until you know what your child can tolerate.

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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cigarette Smoke Makes Allergy Symptoms Worse</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15243/cigarette-smoke-makes-allergy-symptoms-worse.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People allergic to typical triggers such as ragweed may be especially bothered by cigarette smoke a new study says.

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles studied 19 people who were allergic to ragweed. Participants had ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Peanut Allergy Incidents Waning But Still a Problem</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15197/peanut-allergy-incidents-waning--but-still-a-problem.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The number of people with peanut allergy unwittingly eating peanutlaced products is going down but more public education is still needed.

So concluded a team of researchers at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal who conducted a s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FoodAllergic Teens Taking Dangerous Risks</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15185/food-allergic-teens-taking-dangerous-risks.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Many teens with food allergies are gambling with their lives by not carrying their medications with them and by eating foods they know can be risky researchers report.

Only 61 percent of subjects in the study said they always carried their...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cereal Grains Not So Bad for Baby</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15072/cereal-grains-not-so-bad-for-baby.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Contrary to the advice of some pediatricians a new study suggests that waiting to introduce babies to cereal grains might not be a good idea if you want to prevent food allergies.

Babies who didnt eat grains until after they were 6 months...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Severe Allergic Reactions Can Kill</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15026/severe-allergic-reactions-can-kill.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis mean that even a tiny morsel of food or an insect bite could prove deadly.

But experts at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology AAAAI said better public awareness of the danger...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Poor DoctorPatient Communication Hinders Asthma Care</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14885/poor-doctor-patient-communication-hinders-asthma-care.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most people with asthma who take medication rarely discuss side effects with a doctor and many of them stop taking their medicine or skip doses during treatment a large international survey finds.

The culprit appears to be poor doctorpati...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Soothing a Bee Sting</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14879/health-tip--soothing-a-bee-sting.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Bee stings generally only cause minor pain and discomfort but they can sometimes cause allergic reactions.

If your childs sting becomes extremely painful red and swollen you may need to see a doctor immediately to rule out a reaction s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Babys Rash May Predict Skin Ailment</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14831/baby-s-rash-may-predict-skin-ailment.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Babies who develop rashes on their arms and over their joints are most likely to develop the skin disease atopic dermatitis by the time theyre 3 years old Danish researchers conclude.

Recurrent scaling redness and itchiness are symptoms...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Technique Eases Patient Allergy to Plavix</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14783/technique-eases-patient-allergy-to-plavix.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new method developed by U.S. researchers can help patients overcome an allergy to a common anticlotting drug clopidogrel brand name Plavix.

Doctors often prescribe the drug to help prevent new blockages inside coronary stents but abo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Hives Signal an Allergic Reaction</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14679/health-tip--hives-signal-an-allergic-reaction.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Hives medically called urticaria are red and swollen patches of skin that can appear anywhere on the body. They are usually itchy may sting and typically last only a few hours. Hives vary in size and usually appear in groups.

According ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Soaring Pollen Counts Spur Worst Allergy Season in Years</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14598/soaring-pollen-counts-spur-worst-allergy-season-in-years.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[April showers bring May flowers but this year theyve also brought a bumper crop of grass ragweed and earlybudding trees that means misery to millions of allergic Americans.

Experts across the country say they are recording the highest p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Some Women Allergic to Semen</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14475/some-women-allergic-to-semen.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Some women who experience vaginal itching burning and other symptoms after sex might be allergic to their partners semen.

According to new research the extremely rare allergies to seminal fluid can cause symptoms ranging from simple irri...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:29:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Got Hay Fever</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hay fever causes allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and ears runny nose cough and sneezing. The American Lung Association offers these suggestions on how to deal with these complaints: 

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<li>When pollen counts are high keep windows clos...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Sensitive Skin</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14363/health-tip--sensitive-skin-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People with sensitive skin need to be careful when choosing products applied to the skin. Here are some guidelines on what to buy courtesy of the American Academy of Dermatology:

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<li>Check the preservatives listed in the ingredients lis...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip If Youre Allergic to Shellfish</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14246/health-tip--if-you-re-allergic-to-shellfish.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If you are allergic to shellfish you can end up in the hospital if you eat something with a protein found in shellfish.

So be sure to check the ingredient label of anything you eat. Here is a list of ingredients to avoid courtesy of the B...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Omnaris Approved for Hay Fever</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14205/omnaris-approved-for-hay-fever.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Omnaris ciclesonide nasal spray has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis commonly known as hay fever.

The drug approved for adults and children 12 years and older is a corticoste...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Falling Leaves Mean Rising Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14194/falling-leaves-mean-rising-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Raking and burning autumn leaves is a rite of the season for many but those with allergies may want to avoid it experts say.

Here are some other tips from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology AAAAI on avoiding allergy ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Allergic to Latex</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14164/health-tip--allergic-to-latex-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Latex allergy is a common reaction to a protein found in rubber. Products that contain this protein include rubber gloves balloons rubber bands adhesive bandages and condoms.

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians you m...]]></description>
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	<title>Vaccine May Ease Ragweed Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13996/vaccine-may-ease-ragweed-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youre one of the millions of Americans who suffers every fall with ragweed allergies longterm relief may be just a few years away.

In a new study from the Oct. 5 issue of the <i>New England Journal of Medicine</i> researchers report ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tiny Balloons Open Blocked Sinuses</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13794/tiny-balloons-open-blocked-sinuses.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new procedure that uses tiny balloon catheters to prop open inflamed sinuses is easing the misery of chronic sinusitis sufferers.

A report on the procedure was to be presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surger...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eczema Hay Fever Stabilizing in UK</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13680/eczema--hay-fever-stabilizing-in-u-k-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Rates of eczema and hay fever in the United Kingdom appear to have stabilized after charting a steady rise over recent decades.

However the study also found that rates of systemic allergic reactions  including the severe condition known...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fresh Fruits Veggies Can Trigger Allergy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13634/fresh-fruits--veggies-can-trigger-allergy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Does your mouth get itchy after you eat fresh fruits or vegetables at this time of year? You may have oral allergy syndrome say experts at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma amp; Immunology AAAAI.

OAS also called pollenfood syndr...]]></description>
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	<title>Ventilating Bedrooms Keeps Allergies at Bay</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13548/ventilating-bedrooms-keeps-allergies-at-bay.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Replacing old mattresses and ventilating bedrooms can cut levels of allergycausing dust mites a major new study finds.

In the study researchers analyzed more than 3500 samples of dust from homes in 22 sites across Europe.

A te...]]></description>
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	<title>Childrens Allergies Increasing Worldwide</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13547/children-s-allergies-increasing-worldwide.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The number of children with allergies and asthma is increasing worldwide especially among the youngest researchers report. 

In 1991 the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood looked at the global prevalence of asthma h...]]></description>
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	<title>Experts Urge Protection Against Deadly Allergic Reactions</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13544/experts-urge-protection-against-deadly-allergic-reactions.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[U.S. experts are launching a public education campaign to raise awareness about the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis to help prevent needless deaths. 

Anaphylaxis occurs suddenly and can affect many parts of the body at once e...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Soothe the Itch of Hives</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13494/health-tip--soothe-the-itch-of-hives.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Hives are red weltlike bumps that appear on the skin as a result of an allergic reaction to a drug food or other substance. While they should go away without treatment hives can be very irritating itchy and even painful.

The National L...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Prevent Mold in Your Home</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13377/health-tip--prevent-mold-in-your-home.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Mold is a common fungus that can invade your home and cause allergy symptoms such as runny nose sneezing and cough.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America offers these suggestions on how to prevent the growth of mold in your home:</p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Symptoms of Contact Dermatitis</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13014/health-tip--symptoms-of-contact-dermatitis.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by contact with an irritating substance. It can be caused by contact with certain poisonous plants medications and some chemicals among many other sources. 

Here are some common sig...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Increased Exposure Tames Childhood Egg Allergy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12865/increased-exposure-tames-childhood-egg-allergy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Children who were allergic to eggs were able to overcome the allergy by gradually increasing the amount of egg they ate U.S. researchers say. 

Participants who took a daily dose of egg product over the twoyear study period were able to b...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Milk Allergy is Not Lactose Intolerance</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12849/health-tip--milk-allergy-is-not-lactose-intolerance.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Whats the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy?

The Nemours Foundation offers this primer:

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<li>Milk allergy is caused by an allergy to proteins in milk while lactose intolerance is an inability to break d...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Group Launches Asthma Friendly Toy Certification</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12525/group-launches--asthma-friendly--toy-certification.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The weekend after Thanksgiving has traditionally signaled the start of the Christmas shopping season but as Santa Claus checks his list of whos been naughty or nice he may also have to make special arrangements for children with allergies or asthm...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Free Asthma Screenings to be Offered Across the US</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12476/free-asthma-screenings-to-be-offered-across-the-u-s-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[During May adults and children across the United States can get checked for asthma during the 11th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program sponsored by the American College of Allergy Asthma amp; Immunology.

The free screenings will ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:52 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Dealing With Pet Allergies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12419/health-tip--dealing-with-pet-allergies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Pet allergies can cause symptoms including sneezing coughing and itchy watery eyes.

Before you consider getting rid of your pet as a last resort the American College of Allergy Asthma amp; Immunology has these suggestions:

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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Symptoms of Eczema</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12244/health-tip--symptoms-of-eczema.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eczema is a chronic skin rash that is most common among infants. Most cases clear by the age of 3 although any child or adult can have the recurring condition.

Here are common symptoms of eczema courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Me...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Help Reduce Smog</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11985/health-tip--help-reduce-smog.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Smog can cause serious irritation and damage to the lungs; itchy water eyes and a burning sensation in the eyes and throat.

Smog can also trigger asthma attacks the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says. It recommends that you:

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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Mandates Stronger Warning on Asthma Drug Xolair</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11885/fda-mandates-stronger-warning-on-asthma-drug-xolair.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told the manufacturer of an injected asthma drug to add the strongest warning possible to the medications label.

The new alert for Xolair omalizumab marketed by Genentech Inc. draws attention t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>UlcerCausing Bacteria May Prevent Asthma</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11462/ulcer-causing-bacteria-may-prevent-asthma.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The bacteria responsible for many peptic ulcers <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> may not always act in a damaging way.  Instead new research suggests that the germs may actually protect against asthma and allergies. 

Using data from almost 80...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
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