Commonwealth Medical Laboratories

This newsletter is published as a service to our customers.


CONTENTS:

The Bedroom

Testing/RAST

12 Ways You Can Beat Your Allergies

Is It a Cold or an Allergy?

Common Sources of Mold and Fungus

How can I limit mold exposure?

Decongestant Users: BE ALERT

Dangerous Mixes DO NOT MIX:

Learning to Live with Animal Allergies

Common Symptoms Associated with Foods

Destroying Dust Mites at Home

Minimizing Mold Levels

ALLERGY FACTS

 Common Symptoms Associated with Foods

* Respiratory: asthma, wheezing allergic rhinitis, coughing, sneezing, itching of the nose, hoarseness, eustachian tube dysfunction, recurrent ear infections, sinusitis
* Gastrointestinal: itching, burning or swelling of the lips; inflammation of the mouth, tongue or gums; abdominal pain, colic, bloating, belching, gas, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, heartburn
* Cutaneous: urticaria, hives, itching, eczema, rashes
* Urinary: cystitis, frequent urination
* Nervous: headaches, migraines, dizziness, visual difficulties, confusion, depression, hyperactivity, anxiety, sleep disturbances
* Other: fatigue, arthritis, muscular aches, irregular or rapid heartbeat, bedwetting, sense of weakness, tightness of the chest, backache