It will be helpful for you to have some understanding of the terms that are currently being used by practitioners in the field of allergy so that you can understand the medical literature as you search for information on your child’s allergy. Understanding the terms will also pave the way for our discussion of why your child has allergies and what is happening in his or her body when an allergic reaction is occurring. (more…)
It is now almost a century since the pioneering work of Noon and Freeman was used to successfully treat hay fever symptoms using a low-dose incremental schedule of pollen injections. Noon based his doses of pollen extract on a pollen weight unit that remained in use for over 70 years; (more…)
Food is essential for sustaining human life. Many love to eat and find enjoyment in this activity. But there are literally thousands people who have “food sensitivities” and suffer adverse allergy effects if they eat particular food that can trigger this event. (more…)
Allergens are the trigger for human body allergic reaction. It is one of human immunological process to react for invader substance. We find most allergens are common in our environment. Most allergic reactions developed over the years by the immune system. If someone who has suffered from allergies for a long time, they mostly will know when their body gives immediate reaction to an allergen. (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…)
There is nothing more scary for a new parent than the thought that their child might get sick. But while most parents manage to keep their children away from cold and flu germs, most don’t realise the effect that household allergens can have on their newborn baby. Baby allergies can be caused by a simple factor in your house; from dust mites to pollen, pet fur to mold, any of these common allergens can cause your child to develop an allergy. (more…)
Every year millions of people are subject to seasonal allergies. This is an episode according to studies; around 30 million people are subject to each year. These seasonal allergies are caused by a variety of reasons. It can be as simple as going outside to enjoy the weather. Pollen is from flowers, that float throughout the air, which potentially can be a trigger of allergies for some many people. It can trigger some allergic reactions that people may not be aware of. Pollen can initiate an allergic reaction for people with Rhinitis and Asthma. (more…)
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 sensitive to scents and chemicals. 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…)
Drug allergy and adverse drug reactions are common among many people. Those side affect of consuming drugs affecting an about 30% of hospitalized patients. Unintended and undesired reactions of consuming drugs may be immunologic or non immunologic nature. The latter let in drug toxicity, side effects, intolerance, and idiosyncratic reactions, popular known as drug allergy. (more…)