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…)
Systemic allergic reactions are a relatively common clinical emergency. In their mildest form, they may just manifest as system ...
Food is essential for sustaining human life. Many love to eat and find enjoyment in this activity. But there are literally thou ...
Definitions of anaphylaxis vary considerably, impeding the comparison of different clinical studies. Different definitions of a ...
Having a food intolerance test is becoming increasingly popular nowadays. This is because the symptoms of indigestion, stomach ...
Food allergies are becoming popular topics in the news at the moment. Based on a recent report by the CDC, the number of people ...
Oral allergy syndrome has been most often reported in people who have respiratory allergy (such as hay fever) to specific plant pollens. The pollens most often implicated are produced by :
• Birch and alder trees
• Ragweed (more…)
Oral allergy syndrome is one form of allergy that body have allergic reaction to fruits and vegetables. Based on statistics fa ...
The oral allergy syndrome is difficult to detect. Common allergy tests to examine allergy are using extracts only in skin scrat ...
The diagnostic approach to allergic food reactions comprises three steps. The first step includes the medical allergy history, ...
A cross-sectional, descriptive, questionnaire-based survey was conducted in schools in Toulouse, France, to determine the preva ...
After long-term avoidance of the offending foods, many children outgrow their food allergies. Subsequent periodic challenge wit ...
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…)
Allergen-specific immunotherapy aims to correct the underlying immune imbalance associated with specific immunotherapy allergic rhi ...
The safety of immunotherapy has been a constraint on this form of treatment for allergic disease. Although retrospective survey ...
Anaphylactic reactions to Hymenoptera venom are relatively uncommon but can be life-threatening: venom immunotherapy is the treatme ...
Specific immunotherapy has been widely used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms. As with any other form of specific immunotherapy, ...
Allergic rhinitis is a very common problem associated with poor quality of life, reductions in social and work activities and p ...
The Hayband and Qu-Chi Band are a natural alternative to help relieve the symptoms of hay fever. There are many remedies on the market including tablets and nasal sprays however the hayband is completely natural and is suitable for children.
The Hayband and Qu-Chi Band work by placing pressure on the Qu-Chi point, a point in the crux of the arm which is used in Acupressure. (more…)
As a person who suffered form allergies and have a profession as family physician, I have much sympathy for those struggling with i ...
Hay fever affects millions of people around the world every year. And one of the most common and prolific triggers is grass pol ...
Experts say heavy rains in recent months will cause allergic reaction to six million peopla that is in our country live a diffi ...
It is now almost a century since the pioneering work of Noon and Freeman was used to successfully treat hay fever symptoms usin ...
Discovering natural treatment for allergies is still the main goal for a growing number of people suffering from allergies. At ...
If the onset of summer brings with it itchy eyes, a runny nose and sneezing then it is very likely that you suffer from hayfever. But you don’t have to suffer in silence as there are a number of medications available, both prescribed and over-the-counter, that can be used to reduce your symptoms and let you take back control of your life.
Antihistamines - the first step you need to take is to minimise your reaction to the pollen allergen (more…)
As a person who suffered form allergies and have a profession as family physician, I have much sympathy for those struggling with i ...
Do you find yourself feeling miserable, coughing, or sneezing at about the same time each and every year? If you do, it is impo ...
If allergies are making your life miserable then you need to work with a professional to determine the cause of your symptoms a ...
Many medicines that are common and consumed by us everyday was discovered in its natural state. It then process and then synthe ...
Allergy and asthma are surrounding many of us. People suffer from various allergy and asthma that are caused by food, dust, and ...
Histamines, the foot soldiers of your body’s immune system, rush to the front lines, desperate to keep you safe. They gather in your throat, tightening its muscles in order to block entry. They gather in your eyes, trying to wash the intruder away in a flood of tears. And they gather in your sinuses, prepared to forcibly expel the attacker with a tremendous sneeze.
Your body doesn’t understand that this is a false alarm. (more…)
The Case For a Healthy Immune System The immune system is made up of a complex network of cells and organs that protect the ...
If you have a mold allergy, gluten allergy, or had any other type of allergy, then you need to learn natural allergy treatments ...
Each year, millions of people are susceptible to seasonal allergies symptoms. The pollen of the flowers float in the air that could ...
At health food stores, customers are complaining about food allergies more often now with statements like, "I can't eat this", or " ...
Food is essential for sustaining human life. Many love to eat and find enjoyment in this activity. But there are literally thou ...
For so many allergy sufferers, spring and summer can be an uncomfortable period of time. With Americans spending nearly 90% of their time indoors, it is of the utmost importance that the home has good quality air to help reduce the amount of contaminants that are breathed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental dangers to humans. The EPA also showed that indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than the worst outdoor air! With these kinds of statistics, it is more important than ever to ensure good clean indoor air. (more…)
Do you suffer from allergies and asthma? If yes, then probably you are very sensitive to allergens and particles suspended in the a ...
About ninety percent of Americans spend most of their time indoors, not knowing that the air inside your home can contain potential ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Misery Of Allergies As a young boy I was one of the kids who had to stay indoors to avoid the misery that came with snee ...