Allergen

common. Non-atopic asthma is inflammation and or constriction of the airways that is not caused by exposure to an allergen. “In fact, inflammation is mediated by local IgE production.” (Barnes, 1996) “Intrinsic asthma known as exercise-induced asthma, plus the chemical induced asthma is very tough to treat.” (Barnes, 1996) Intrinsic asthma is usually…

condition. The severity of these conditions that are experienced by numerous persons varies from slight to life-threatening. Eczema is a condition that is usually not life-threatening. This condition is common in many people and linked through allergens, race, gender, and genetics. If one does not know what eczema is already, it is a skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, scaly, red, and peel-y. This dryness makes the skin become overly itchy causing the host to itch in places…

Buying a soft bed or giving the dog an old blanket will help keep them warm and safe when they are sleeping. You should wash their pet bed often to prevent allergens from being transferred to carpeting or clothing. While you cannot prevent all allergens from getting into your clothing and inside your carpeting, you can reduce them by keeping everything in your home clean. Dog grooming is also important when caring for a hypoallergenic dog. Even though…

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 not…

shots, also known as allergen immunotherapy, is a treatment that helps reduce allergy symptoms such as: Sneezing. Itchy, watery eyes. A runny, stuffy nose. Asthma. The treatment may benefit children who are allergic to any of these substances: Grass, tree, plant, and weed pollens. Stinging insects. Animal dander. House dust mites. Molds. The treatment is not done for food allergies. During your child's allergy immunotherapy treatments, the substance your child is allergic to (allergen) will be…

Food intolerances are most often the result of enzyme defects while actual food allergies occur when the immune system falsely identifies an allergen as a harmful invader, produces antibodies, and releases them into the bloodstream to defend the body against the substance believed to be invading the body. These antibodies attach themselves to the allergen and stimulate the immune cells that cause inflammation. The result is a typical allergic reaction. Food allergies are almost always caused by…

described below. 1. Handling the allergy becomes easy. Once you have got the allergy testing, you can take personalized therapy. This makes fighting against the allergen easier. 2. Knowing the etiology of a disease always makes the matter easier. Whenever you know the cause of allergic symptoms like sneezing, itching and constant…

relieves from symptoms for up to 12 hours with only one dose. In worst cases, you can consult your specialist about using steroid eye drops to reduce the pain. Prevention- Avoiding itchy eyes produced by allergies is easy which is to avoid allergen. If avoiding the allergen is difficult, it is better to consult with your eye specialist about preventing itchy eye by using eye drops, decongestants and oral antihistamines. Call your eye specialist habitually to lookout for rising eye situations…

severe persistent. It is not curable though it can be controlled. Different people have different allergens. Following the treatment recommendations from a medical practitioner strictly is the best way to prevent the attack. Few deaths have been recorded as long the attack is concerned. Patients can improve their conditions and may at a time become symptom-free. Keywords: asthmatic condition, allergens, allergic reaction, wheezing, asthmatic triggers Asthma Definition of Asthma…

In today’s markets genetically modified foods are omnipresent and the odds are, everybody consumes genetically modified foods in one way or another. GM foods have been studied but not extensively and many people fear they are dangerous and pose environmental and health problems, on the other hand GM foods are considered by many to be a miracle cure for world hunger and even health problems like allergies. Overall, GM foods can be considered positive and negative and further explanation is…