Up to 85% of asthmatics patients have symptoms of wheezing during or after exercise. Moreover, many patients diagnosed with allergies or asthma have family allergy history and bronchospasm. Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. Bronchospasm is one of the condition or tightness of the airways caused by exercise. (more…)
The allergen extracts used for diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. In the process of fabricating of allergen extracts, it is important to apply the standards to address the variability nature of the materials. Other important consideration is to look for the way to reproduce and control the optimum safety and efficaciousness when used in clinics. (more…)
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) as one of the popular pain reliever is among regular aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Another kind of pain reliever those are popular as analgesic is acetametaphin (Tylenol). NSAIDs work by curbing the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) or cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) or both of them at the same time. (more…)
Many kids’ deaths in the United States over the years happened both in schools and children camps because of lack of access to basic essential medicines for asthma.
In Massachusetts, a law passed recently that allows students and children with asthma and allergies to bring along emergency (more…)
Many children are living with asthma. Asthma is a lung disease because the constriction of small airways (bronchioles). When this happens, there is moderate to severe difficulty in breathing came with by wheezing. Even though wheezing is not always heard but most of the time it is always present. (more…)
For daily life, of course we need our immune system. Without having immune system, we could not survive long, but there are times when the immune system may harm us rather than helps us. If you suffer from sneezing and stuffy nose, watery eyes, every spring or fall, your doctor may assured you your hay fever. These symptoms are allergic reaction to pollen, dust and spores in the air. (more…)
Have you heard it said, “A woman’s work is never done?” Your air purifier is never done either. There are six basic reasons why you need to clean your air continuously. Understanding each will help you get the clean air results you want.
Once in a While is Never Enough (more…)
Many people affected with celiac disease have no idea what’s going on until they have gone through years of painful diarrhea, bloating, and extreme stomach cramps. These symptoms usually go on until finally they are informed by a Doctor they have a severe gluten allergy and must change their diet immediately in order to counteract the disease. The though can I live gluten free and how to deal with it clouds the mind. (more…)
Living gluten free - The best way to manage your intolerance. One of the worst things about having allergic reactions to gluten is the fact that it can be difficult to manage unless you know the right foods to eat. It’s also important to take specific actions in order to prevent an allergic reactions that could otherwise be avoided.
Over time, gluten allergies have become more and more common. (more…)
Natural killer cells: history and current status
Natural killer cells are a major component of the immune system, which play important roles in host defense against cancer and microbial infections. Natural killer cells are distinct from T or B lymphocytes, with a characteristic morphology of large granular cells, and can be readily identified by characteristic cell surface molecules. (more…)