Asthma and allergic diseases are common in both children and adults. Their development depends on an interaction between asthma genetic and asthma environmental risk factors. Genetic manipulation in multi factorial diseases such as asthma is not feasible in the foreseeable future. However, theoretically, environmental exposures can be controlled in an attempt to stem the rising prevalence of these diseases (primary prevention). Environmental exposures may also influence the frequency of symptoms and the requirement for medication in those with established disease. (more…)
Two factors thought to influence the risk factor asthma are the promoting effect of sensitization to house dust mites and the preve ...
To prevent the development of allergy, allergen avoidance has to be instituted before sensitization has occurred. The specific ...
Avoidance of any one of the individual risk factors associated with childhood asthma has not been successful in preventing its deve ...
Allergen exposure plays a role in the development of asthma bronchial hyper-responsiveness and in the acute inflammatory response ...
Exposure to allergens plays a role in the development of BHR and in the chronic inflammatory response seen in asthmatic patients. R ...
Exposure to different gases air pollutants and substances at work is responsible for about one in seven of severe asthma attacks suffered by people of working age, according to a study just published. (more…)
Do you have occupational asthma or the condition where your asthma is triggered or even worsen when you are in your office or j ...
Asthma as disease affects approximately 15 million people in the United States alone. Asthma affected 70 percent more women tha ...
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Asthma is a frightening condition. I have lived with asthma symptoms for 17 years and the thought of an allergy induced asthma atta ...
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Asthma is a disease which affects the airways. The inside lining of an asthmatic’s airways are swollen or inflamed. It affects the air passages that carry oxygen to and from your lungs. Anyone who suffers from this chronic condition is termed as being asthmatic. It is widespread and makes breathing difficult for more than 23 million Americans.
The sad part about having this disease, is the lack of respect that they get from others. I find that most people are thoughtless and uncaring toward individuals with (more…)
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Asthma can be the result of many different things. A lot of the causes can be from genetics. If both parents have asthma, the c ...
There are still many people that are giving consultation to others, suggest the wrong advice in the context of the treatment of bab ...
Looking good can be hazardous to your health. There are certain cosmetic products such as makeup, skin cleansers, soap, moisturizers, sunscreens, deodorants and perfumes that people with Asthma and Allergies cannot use. The problem lies with the allergic reaction they receive when using these products. I have one client who cannot use any form of makeup or she ends up in the Emergency Room. She looks good without makeup anyway. (more…)
Have you ever stepped into a crowded elevator, inhaled a whiff of fragrance and suddenly found yourself struggling to breathe? ...
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Have you ever stepped into a crowded elevator, inhaled a whiff of fragrance and suddenly found yourself struggling to breathe? If this has happened to you, you are probably have scent allergies or fragrance allergy. Since these triggers are all around us, it is difficult to avoid unpleasant reactions. It is estimated that between 15 and 30 percent of Americans are allergic to certain everyday chemicals. Among asthma sufferers, 72% report that perfumes and colognes trigger attacks. Find out where these hidden allergens lurk and how to protect yourself. (more…)
Looking good can be hazardous to your health. There are certain cosmetic products such as makeup, skin cleansers, soap, moisturizer ...
Allergic reactions is natural body’s response to “foreign substance” or “invader” that potentially harmful to your body. Once ...
I don't know if anyone else has thought of doing this after being exposed to a cologne-doused coworkers or colleagues in your o ...
Each year, millions of people are susceptible to seasonal allergies symptoms. The pollen of the flowers float in the air that could ...
Do you have occupational asthma or the condition where your asthma is triggered or even worsen when you are in your office or j ...
I don’t know if anyone else has thought of doing this after being exposed to a cologne-doused coworkers or colleagues in your office or job’s environment. People are reluctant to complain to management or HR about problems like this, figuring nothing will be done.
Well, there is strength in numbers you know. If you don’t have immediate numbers of friends with breathing problems you can call on to complain along with you, (more…)
Have you ever stepped into a crowded elevator, inhaled a whiff of fragrance and suddenly found yourself struggling to breathe? ...
Exposure to different gases air pollutants and substances at work is responsible for about one in seven of severe asthma attack ...
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Asthma is a disease which affects the airways. The inside lining of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. It affects ...
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