Any time you have an allergic reaction that causes inflammation in your body, you're at risk of developing secondary infections. Children are the most prone to develop food allergies, such as a gluten allergy that could cause an ear infection. If...
For most people, allergies are easily treated with antihistamines and other over-the-counter drugs, but for others, allergies can lead to chronic sinus infections. An allergic reaction occurs when an individual's immune system doesn't recognize a...
Consuming foods that trigger an allergic reaction places you at greater risk of developing secondary infections. Most symptoms from a milk allergy are the result of inflammation throughout the body. An ear infection can occur if you continue to...
Your baby is crying fussy, and tugging at his ear. These are the signs of an ear infection in an infant, also called otitis media. The 2009 Centers for Disease Control Infant Feeding Practices Survey II found that between 1 and 2 percent of babies...
According to DrGreene.com, allergies are a common cause of sinus infections, but they are not the same thing. It can be difficult to distinguish between the two, especially when a person's allergies cause nasal congestion, a runny nose and...
In your skull, you have several sinus cavities that filter the air you breathe. These pockets of air behind your forehead, nasal bones, cheeks and eyes are lined with membranes that produce mucus. Allergies and colds can cause irritation of these...
Suffering from allergies and sinus infections can put a damper on your mood and productivity. Ingesting the recommended dosage of vitamin C may help improve symptoms and possibly prevent infections from occurring. You should get enough vitamin C...
People who suffer from allergies or hay fever suffer chronic nasal symptoms such as acute sinusitis. These nasal responses cause the nasal membranes to swell in much the same way as a cold virus does, explains the National Institute of Allergy and...
Sinus infections and allergies are related because people who suffer from allergies or hay fever can suffer from chronic sinus infections, according to the Mayo Clinic. A sinus infection occurs when the sinus cavity becomes inflamed, causing...
Both seasonal allergies and sinus infections can make you feel congested and miserable, and sometimes it's difficult to tell them apart. In addition, allergies and sinus infections are linked; nasal blockage caused by allergies can increase risk...
Chronic ear infections are not a common sign of food allergies, according to the University of Maryland. Chronic ear infections are caused by blockage in the tubes in the ears that drain fluid from the middle ear. While food allergies can cause...
Food allergies are a common cause of eczema flare-ups and secondary infections, such as an ear infection. Most food allergies affect young children, under the age of three, according to MayoClinic.com. The most common foods that cause an allergic...
Gluten, which is the substance used to bind dough in many baked foods, may cause severe reactions in some people. Once diagnosed, a gluten-free diet is required to prevent damage to the intestines. Wheat, barley and rye contain gluten, as do many...
Loss of smell is also called anosmia. Inability to perceive odors can be temporary. Finding the underlying cause is important. Loss of sense of smell could also be the result of a serious underlying problem. Nasal polyps, tumors, allergies,...
According to the National Institutes of Health, eye spasms, also known as eye twitching, is the involuntary movement of the eyelid muscles. Eye twitches usually affect the bottom lid of an eye, although a twitch can also occur in the upper lid....
There are no foods or vitamins that have been scientifically proven to fight allergies. However, there are many foods and vitamins that help promote and boost immune function, and subsequently fight allergies indirectly. Foods rich in Vitamins A...
Diarrhea, one of the most common childhood illnesses, has numerous causes in toddlers, from allergy to infection. Rotavirus, a common viral infection, accounts for 5 percent to 10 percent of all cases of diarrhea in children under 5 and prompts...
As a parent, caring for an infant that repeatedly develops diaper rash can be a challenge. Her red, chafed skin is obviously painful, but you may not know where to turn if the rash cream doesn't work or if the rash becomes severe or if your infant...
If you are unable to smell fragrances, body odor, leaking gas, food or spoiled food, you have a condition called anosmia, defined as the loss of the sense of smell. Those with anosmia also complain of loss of taste, as they cannot appreciate the...
A blocked nose, or nasal obstruction, is one of the oldest and most common complaints. It can cause serious discomfort for some, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. A blocked nose can result from infection, inflammation and...
All babies spit-up now and then, but for some babies it happens with almost every time they eat. This condition is called infant gastroesophageal reflux. The baby’s stomach is unable to hold in what he just ate so it rises up the esophagus....
According to MayoClinic.com, allergies never cause a fever. If a low fever develops as a result of an allergic reaction, it is from a secondary infection, such as sinusitis, bronchitis or an ear infection. Allergies are commonly confused with the...
Dairy products do not cause sinus infections, but if you're allergic to milk, you may experience increased mucus production and inflammation in your sinus cavity. If you suspect that you have a sinus infection, call your doctor because an...
Nasal congestion, sneezing and watery, itchy eyes are symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies. Many people turn to over-the-counter or prescription decongestants for relief. A decongestant is a medication that restricts the blood flow to...
You may not know you have excessive mold growth in your home until you experience mold exposure symptoms. These symptoms are generally sinus related but can include itchy, watery eyes, coughing, throat irritation and asthma. Some more serious...
In the first four weeks of life, your baby will gain at least 5 oz. each week, according to KidsHealth. Glade Curtis and Judith Schuler, authors of "Your Baby's First Year: Week by Week," point out that by the end of three months, an infant will...
Pelvic cramps that occur after taking a probiotic supplement that contains acidophilus may be a sign of a more serious medical condition. If this happens, discontinue using the supplement and call your doctor for an evaluation. Pelvic cramps are...
Aside from being a general nuisance, a runny nose can diminish or hinder your ability to breathe while exercising. This affects your immediate exercise experience due to its impact on oxygen intake and stamina, with these immediate effects...
Sinus trouble can decrease quality of life. The symptoms associated with acute or chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) can interfere with daily activities and sleep. Sinus trouble can be the result of a bacteria, allergy, structural...
Rhinitis is a chronic runny or stuffy nose. Rhinitis means that the lining of your nose swells due to expanding blood vessels which causes a congested and drippy nose. Learn about the different causes of, symptoms of, and treatments for rhinitis...
Hives, or urticaria, is a skin condition caused mainly by allergic reactions wherein raised red wheals, or welts, appear. Learn more about hives, including symptoms and treatments, in this video.
Relieve stress in the head and face by learning how to massage the nose with shiatsu massage in this free video clip.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membranes (conjunctiva) that line your eyelid and part of your eyeball. The cause of pink eye is commonly a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction or, in...
If your chest starts to feel sore and you develop a cough followed by the chills or a slight fever, you just might have bronchitis. Bronchitis is a condition that occurs when the inner walls that line the main air passageways of your lungs become...
