Over the last 5 years some studies have suggested that the atopy patch test (APT) may be a useful test in atopic dermatitis children who have suspected food hypersensitivity and may even obviate the need for oral challenges. An alternative test to oral allergy challenges with high sensitivity and specificity would be helpful in the diagnosis of food hypersensitivity. (more…)
One of the popular allergy testing besides food allergy testing is skin allergy testing. Allergy patch test is the most commo ...
Diagnosis of food hypersensitivity is a clinical challenge and the only current definitive test is the Double Blind Placebo-Control ...
This population-based cross-sectional study, funded by a UK government agency, aimed to establish the rate of sensitization to food ...
The diagnostic approach to allergic food reactions comprises three steps. The first step includes the medical allergy history, ...
The food eating challenges materials used at different centers vary considerably. Some centers use freeze-dried foods, some use con ...
This article focuses on symptoms of exercise induced asthma. Exercise can be a trigger factor when asthma is not well controlled. People with asthma should not avoid any form of exercise. It is advisable to exercise to keep the lungs and body in good physiological state. Doing regular exercise will strengthens the respiratory muscles. It will also increase your immune system and maintain a healthy weight. Those advantages can improve body health condition in the long term. The key to asthma exercise is to have a total control of asthma symptoms before to starting a fitness program. (more…)
Asthma treatment has one main goal to maintain a normal and healthy lifestyle, including exercise and other physical activities. Pe ...
A history of cough, dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness or performance problems during exercise suggests the person may have Exercis ...
It is widely knowt that pollen, pollution, smoke can trigger an asthma attack. But one interesting thing is exercise can also trigg ...
Exercise-induced asthma is a feeling of shortness of breath, with the presence of cough, wheezing, and chest tightness after physic ...
Up to 85% of asthmatics patients have symptoms of wheezing during or after exercise. Moreover, many patients diagnosed with all ...
Her case is like King Solomon against Americans with Disabilities Act. The accident begins when a colleague of her ate Buffalo wings at their office. The wings comprised red pepper and paprika, to which Mrs. Kysela, 24 years old, suffers from a rare and potentially fatal allergy. She almost died five years ago because eating chili, and has since sent her to emergency room in hospital of allergy 5 times. This near death accident caused her learning on how to put allergy injections, 11 times, sometimes only in the vicinity of the respiratory peppers or paprika. (more…)
Allergies are often thought to affect human lives only. Hundreds of people are suffering from allergies due to many unacceptable th ...
Are you a pet owner who thinks that you may be allergic to your dog? If you are, you may be looking for guidance. After all, there ...
When you are getting disturbed by your dog allergies, you know it's about time you have to find the right treatment for your do ...
Pet dander allergy is possibly the most common form of allergy to pets, although some people are also allergic to pets urine or ...
Sensitization to pets remains a risk factor for asthma and rhinitis, and can occur in people who have never lived with a pet. S ...
About the most loved pet in the world is a cat. They are great pets and very many households have one or more. The drawback is that cat allergies are one of the most widespread forms of allergies. Statistics have shown this, and cat allergies are something we could all do without.
Dander, produced by the cat, causes the allergies. Dander is shed skin that comes off cats, usually as small flakes. (more…)
Pet dander allergy is possibly the most common form of allergy to pets, although some people are also allergic to pets urine or ...
Sensitization to pets remains a risk factor for asthma and rhinitis, and can occur in people who have never lived with a pet. S ...
Do you suspect that you have a pet allergy? If you do, you may be looking for ways to seek relief or you may be looking for tips o ...
Exposure and allergic sensitization to cockroach was associated with a significantly greater risk of asthma hospitalization and ...
Are you a pet owner who thinks that you may be allergic to your dog? If you are, you may be looking for guidance. After all, there ...
Do you have occupational asthma or the condition where your asthma is triggered or even worsen when you are in your office or job? You are not alone in this situation. More than 10 million workers are exposed to allergens agents in their work environment, based on data from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Occupational asthma or work asthma or workplace asthma related to job/work is about 15 % from all kind of asthma altogether. Are you one of them? (more…)
Exposure to different gases air pollutants and substances at work is responsible for about one in seven of severe asthma attack ...
About twenty percent of patients who have common allergic rhinitis are also having perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. This f ...
Have you ever stepped into a crowded elevator, inhaled a whiff of fragrance and suddenly found yourself struggling to breathe? ...
Sinusitis is one inconvenience disease condition that many people had. Many drugs and antibiotics that are prescribed by your docto ...
When seeking information on asthma help, many people first want to know what it is. Then they want to know what is causing them to ...