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Male infertility is due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other fact...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called prostate gland enlargement or BPH, is a common condition as men get older. As men age, the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia increases. Approximately 30% o...

Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, or testes, which are inside the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for repro...

Self-treatment for allergies with over-the-counter medications may lead to unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness and fatigue. Some remedies may actually worsen the underlying condition. Untreated ...

Allergy symptoms can make you look bad and feel worse, but you and your family don’t have to suffer. Knowing what triggers your allergy and asthma symptoms is the first step. But then what? Seek...

In an oral food challenge, small increment amounts of food are fed to the patient over a period of a few hours to determine if a reaction occurs. Due to the possibility of a severe reaction, it must b...

Allergy When you cannot avoid allergens, there are many medications that can help control allergy symptoms. Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduc...

Asthma is a common lung disorder characterized by episodes of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma is caused by inflammation of the lining of the small airways in the lungs (bronchioles)...

Allergy shots (also called subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) are one of the best treatments available for your allergies and asthma. It is one of the few disease-modifying therapies available in med...

Allergy immunotherapy is the medical term for allergy shots, which are an effective treatment to help you become less allergic. The types of immunotherapy are: Conventional — Allergy shots ...