The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Alpha Gal Allergy
Tick-Borne Illnesses: One Bite Could Bring Many Problems!
A single tick can carry many pathogens. A person who is bitten might develop two or more tick-borne illnesses, including alpha gal syndrome.
Chigger Bites May Trigger Alpha-Gal Allergy to Red Meat
Do you get sick after eating red meat? Abdominal pain, diarrhea, hives or breathing problems are symptoms of alpha-gal allergy. Ticks bites and now chigger bites may trigger this nasty reaction.
Show 1128: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases
Tick-borne diseases now cover a wider range than they once did. How can you keep from getting infected, and what should you do if you are?
The Right Clothes Can Protect You from Ticks
When venturing out into tick territory, wear the right clothes: long sleeves and long pants coated with permethrin. This can deter ticks and reduce the risk of bites.
Are You Highly Allergic? What To Do About EpiPen Shortage?
The FDA has just warned about an EpiPen shortage. What took the agency so long? Read a tale of woe and intrigue about a life-saving drug.
Is There a Sugar from Mammals Hiding in Your Medicines?
An alpha-gal allergic reaction to a sugar from mammals could make certain medicines risky. How can you learn which to avoid?
Why Is Doctor Skeptical about Life-Threatening Allergy?
A bite from a lone star tick can lead a person to develop a life-threatening allergy to red meat. The safest course is to avoid eating meat.
Gummy Bears Are Risky After Tick Bite Allergy
A tick bite allergy triggered by lone star ticks can lead to a dangerous delayed reaction to eating red meat or even gelatin gummy bears.
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The reaction to a bite from a lone star tick could be a delayed anaphylactic reaction to eating meat. This alpha-gal allergy can be life threatening.
Tick Bite Leads to Scary Allergy
A bite from a lone star tick can lead to a scary allergy to mammalian meat–beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, venison, and more–that could be a medical emergency.
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