Mite Allergen-Impermeable Bed-Covering System Effectiveness In Asthmatic Mite-Sensitive Patients

Allergen exposure plays a role in the development of asthma bronchial hyper-responsiveness and in the acute inflammatory response seen in asthmatic patients. Reduction of house dust mite allergens might lead to better lung function and reduction of asthma symptoms. (more…)

Allergen Avoidance and Environment Control: Management of Allergy & Asthma

Allergen Avoidance
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…)

House Dust Mite Allergy Prevention With Dust Mite-Impermeable Covers

House Dust Mite Allergy
To prevent the development of allergy, allergen avoidance has to be instituted before sensitization has occurred. The specific type of aero allergens may vary depending on the climatic and economic situation. For example, House Dust Mite is the most important allergen in humid climates and pet allergens assume importance in cold countries, while cockroach allergen is the major sensitizing agent in crowded, inner city areas. Several large prospective studies have instituted House Dust Mites avoidance measures during pregnancy, at birth and later in childhood, and assessed children for asthma and allergic manifestations. (more…)

Allergy Nose: Some Tips for Dealing with Stuffy Nose

Spring has finally arrived. With it comes many form of spring allergies. I am a victim of the year along of and spring allergies. First, look at the most boring story of all my problems with allergies: nasal congestion. When we heard the term nasal congestion and nasal allergen, you may not realize how annoying and painful it is. Of course I know all this because I suffered from this kind of nose allergies, that the condition can cause a stuffy nose. (more…)

Prenatal Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) And Asthma In Children

The prevalence of asthma increases with increasing levels of Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE). However, the effect of early-life exposure, the fundamental window of exposure, is unknown. The investigators assessed the association of prenatal exposure to DDE and other organochlorine compounds with atopy and asthma during infancy. All women presenting for antenatal care in Menorca (Spain) over 12 months starting in mid-1997 were invited to take part in a longitudinal study; 482 children were subsequently enrolled and 468 (97.1%) provided complete outcome data up to the 4th year of the study. (more…)

How to Eliminate Dust Mites as Asthma Allergy Prevention

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Do you know that can find dust mites everywhere and in every home? Even though your home is clean, it doesn’t matter, you may still find dust mites. Dust mites are usually the most common type of allergens that can cause asthma and allergies. At one time this type of allergens strike you, you will find difficulties in breathing. (more…)

Allergies and Age - When Likely Allergy to Occur the First Time

Allergies can be defined as inappropriate immune system reactions to a foreign substance entering body. Allergies are kind of diseases of immune system works to react to certain substances called allergens. Normally when a person is exposed to a harmless substance such as pollen, causes the body natural immune system to respond as if the substance is harmful. Some allergies are inherited from their parents or can be gained in environmental exposure. There are several common allergen exposures like mold, animal dander, pollen, dust mites, and many others. (more…)

Avoidance and Control of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Triggers

Avoidance of respiratory irritants such as environmental tobacco smoke, whether actively or passively inhaled, is universally recommended and is considered to be fundamentally important in the successful treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Control of environmental airborne allergens such as house dust mites for prevention of asthma, allergic rhinitis, or atopic dermatitis/What Does Eczema Look Like is also widely recommended, although not supported by all studies. (more…)

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

perennial allergic rhinitis
About twenty percent of patients who have common allergic rhinitis are also having perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. This fact is also reflected in their patterns of drugs and medication use. Compare to seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis patients have significantly higher health care costs and rates of comorbidities and greater use of concomitant medical treatment. (more…)