Allergy

gastrointestinal tract, defined as 20 or more eosinophils per high-power field, the absence of an identified cause of eosinophilia and the exclusion of eosinophilic involvement in organs other than the gastrointestinal tract. A history of atopy or food allergy is often present. The entire gastrointestinal tract can be involved. The stomach is the organ most commonly affected, followed by small intestine and colon[26]. In our case, the biopsy from stomach revealed eosinophilic infiltration of the…

the emergency department and is considered a medical emergency when symptoms are present. This disorder does not discriminate when it comes to age, gender or race. Reactions commonly occur due to medications, insect stings, aeroallergens and food allergies. This disorder can progress rapidly with multiple reactions throughout the body. Without medical intervention of severe reactions, death can occur. Anaphylaxis can cause contraction of bronchial smooth muscle, laryngeal edema, and vascular…

“What is asthma?” You may be wondering. Well, asthma is a condition affecting your respiratory system, which makes breathing difficult. This condition is common, since the estimated amount of people having it is 300 million. Though it is common, that doesn't mean that it isn't harmful. There are different types of asthma, depending on the seriousness. However, the treatments and diagnosis is the same. What causes Asthma? Asthma triggers. Exposure to allergens can trigger the signs of asthma.…

and the highest number of cases occurs between October and March. Bacterial infections (caused by staphylococci, for instance) may also cause swelling of the trachea, also known as bacterial tracheitis. Other less common causes of croup include allergies, foreign bodies stuck in the upper trachea, inhaling irritant substances or acid regurgitating into the esophagus causing irritation of the mucous membrane and the nearby trachea. The viruses or bacteria are transmitted by touching…

cheese, and citrus fruits can cause migraines in some individuals (Rockett, et al.). It would also be wise for migraine-prone individuals to get tested for IgG antibodies. IgG is a common antibody in the body that is associated with food allergies ("IgG Food Allergy Test + Candida"). Multiple studies have looked into a correlation between IgG antibodies and migraines. For individuals with migraines, this particular person should do everything within their power to prevent their migraines.…

The key informant for this interview was Diane Pecora, a paraprofessional at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport. Cesar Batalla is an elementary school, grades K-8, and is south of the Hallow. Many of the Hollow resident’s children attend Cesar Batalla School. • Tell me about your role as a paraprofessional at Cesar Batalla School? I have been a paraprofessional for eighteen years for the Bridgeport School system. Prior to working at Cesar Batalla, I worked at Elias Howe School. A…

The term Eczema is known as a rash-like condition of itching and swelling. The most common form of eczema, however, is referred to as Atopic Dermatitis. According to the article, “Is It Eczema,” Kristen Stewart explains the essential of eczema; particularly the causes, symptoms and diagnosis. The term Atopic refers to a group of diseases that develop according to allergic conditions. Asthma and Hay Fever have been known to be linked to these factors. The cause of this disease are combinations…

No matter who you are, and what acquaintances you surround yourself with, there is a vast possibility that you know one of the 15 million people -most likely one of the 5.9 million children under 18 - on earth who has a physical reaction to at least one allergen, most commonly being peanuts or bees. More often than not, if one of your friends who was allergic to peanuts ate a peanut, a physical reaction called anaphylactic shock would occur in their body, a possibly fatal reaction. If you are…

insides. It plays the biggest role in how we appear, and how we feel about our appearance. The skin can even tell us when something is wrong with our insides. So what does it mean when our skin is bumpy, almost like chicken skin? Is it a breakout, an allergy, or is it a sign of imbalance in the body? Today, we’re talking about Fordyce spots. Namely, what are they, and how long do Fordyce spots last? Will they harm us, and are there any natural treatments for them? Take a good look in the…

Dental conditions Dental conditions in children aged 0 to 4 years, had become a significant health issue in Ballarat. The statistic of Hospital admissions due to dental conditions 2011-2012 shown that 12.3% of children in Ballarat have dental conditions such as dental caries that leads to tooth decay. The number of children in Ballarat with the dental conditions is double the average of Victoria, which is only 4.3%. Dental caries commonly caused by: - consuming food and drinks…