Drug allergy reactions may be classified, at least theoretically, according to one of four implicated immunologic mechanisms, according to the scheme of Gell and Coombs:
Type I reactions are the result of an IgE antibody reaction, which induces immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions. (more…)
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…)
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…)