1. Food Allergy Treatments
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

... common clinical manifestations of food allergy.   Consultations   Consultation with a nutritionist or nutrition serv...

2. Allergic Rhinitis: Hay Fever Treatments
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...abnormalities. The value of turbinectomy is not established. Consultations While the general practitioner can effectively treat most case...

3. Latex Allergy Treatments
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...catheters, IV medication given through latex ports, and inhalation of aerosolized latex glove powder. Consultants must be aware of the need to completely avoid latex exposure to the patient durin...

4. Diets: Energy for Sale
(Guide/Diets)

...help them meet their higher energy demands," says Lisa Bunce, MSRD, owner of Back to Basics Nutrition Consultants in Redding, Conn. She says the bars and gels can be portable, palatable, and prem...

5. Menopause: Hormone Therapy for Menopause
(Guide/ Menopause)

...e effects of HT. However, you should never make changes in your medication or stop taking it without first consulting your doctor. How Can I Know If HT Is Right for Me? There are many factors to c...

6. Women's Health: 10 Painless Ways to Lose Weight
(Guide/Women)

...uot;When we go out, I often share a meal with my wife," says David Anthony, an information technology consultant from Atlanta. "We've been known to split a dessert, even a pint of beer.&...

7. HIV & AIDS: HIV in Children
(Guide/HIV AIDS)

...ally if they are singular, hard, nonmotile, or not accompanied by generalized lymphadenopathy. Consultations: The infectious-disease specialist is usually the primary care provid...

8. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

... can help you get a properly fitted one. If joint pain interferes with your ability to sleep or rest, consult your doctor. Nondrug pain relief People with osteoarthritis may...

9. Allergies: Skin Allergies
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...viders trained in the proper technique. Most dermatologists can perform patch testing using the TRUE test (consult the Physicians' Desk Reference), which can identify relevant allergies in as many...

10. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - When To Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)

... For initial evaluation of joint pain and other symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), consult with a: Family medicine doctor. Pediatrician. ...

11. Arthritis: Arthritis Supplements
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...coagulant may have to have their blood tested more often. People who are allergic to shellfish also should consult their doctors before using glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is extracted from...

12. Health & Cooking Recipes: Quick Healthy Meals for Busy Families
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...ocked pantry, refrigerator, and freezer," says Helm, who is also a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant. "Knowing what you have on hand and where it is streamlines meal preparation....

13. Men's Health: Workplace Stress and Your Health
(Guide/Mens Health)

... natural rapport with someone, you've got to create it," says Karen Leland, president of Sterling Consulting Group and author of Watercooler Wisdom: How Smart People Prosper in the Face of Co...

14. The New American Diet: Can We Do It?
(Guide/Fitness Exercize)

...onci, MPH, RD, director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and nutritional consultant to the Pittsburgh Steelers, also agrees with Dickinson -- up to a point. "I...

15. Diets: Gluten Intolerance: Against the Grain
(Guide/Diets)

...ects. "Celiac disease is not just a disease of the gut," says Shelley Case, R.D., nutrition consultant and author of Gluten Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. "It's a m...

16. Weight Loss: Over-the-Counter and Herbal Remedies for Weight Loss
(Guide/Diets)

...e Advice for Taking Herbal Medicines If you become ill while taking an herbal remedy, see a doctor or consult with a health care professional. Do not take herbs if pregnant or attempting to becom...

17. Allergies: Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. In general, pregnant women should consult their doctors before taking any over-the-counter medicine. Also, carefully read ...

18. Do You Need a Specialist for Osteoporosis?
(Guide/Osteoporosis)

...o refer you to an osteoporosis specialist. If you are enrolled in an HMO or managed care health plan, consult your assigned physician about osteoporosis. This doctor should be able to give you an...

19. Sexual Conditions: Gonorrhea
(Guide/Sexual Conditions)

...oon as it is detected in pregnant women will lessen the risk of these complications. Pregnant women should consult a doctor for appropriate medications. How Can I Prevent Infection? To reduc...

20. Birthmarks - References
(Health A-Z/Birthmarks)

... General Medicine, 6th ed., pp. 1002–1019. New York: McGraw-Hill. Other Works Consulted Abel EA (2006). Benign cutaneous tumors. In DC Dale, DD Fed...