Allergen

Repeated attacks result in hypertrophy of the smooth muscle, which can exaggerate bronchoconstriction and increase the severity of each subsequent attack. Bacterial or viral infections may precipitate asthmatic attacks. In many cases, a specific allergen or irritant cannot be identified; therefore, prevention and treatment are directed at reducing the reactivity of the bronchial muscles and mucous glands. Respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold, typically trigger non-allergic types…

nutrients at a rapid rate. 7. No nut or pork products will be in the meals. Nuts are too much of an allergen while fresh pork is not a mainstay in the Australian diet at least, for children since most Australians prefer processed pork products to fresh pork. A reputable day-care catering company also avoids including processed foods in its meals. 8. The catering service also should provide allergen meals for those children who suffer from specific food allergies. All children deserve to eat…

At Farmington Nutrition Counseling, we have many people who come in that are experiencing fall allergies. Ragweed that blooms throughout the autumn months coupled with the falling leaves that become moldy after hitting the ground leave many allergy sufferers experiencing symptoms of allergies. Approximately 10 to 20 percent of those in the United States suffer from fall allergies. Symptoms can include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, coughing and an itchy throat.…

reaction. It could be atopic (extrinsic) or non-atopic (intrinsic). In atopic asthma: In early phase, When asthmatic people inhale allergen, this will lead to bronchoconstriction due to the release of mediators by mast cells (histamine, prostaglandin, and leukotrienes) and this will lead to contraction of airway smooth muscle. When the person Expose to an allergen the IgE antibodies level will increase. The change in IgE production is related to Th2 (these cells are not normally found in the…

Why was the new legislation necessary? • Previously, the food labelling laws were unclear and sometimes misled the consumer that would want to purchase the product. • Consumers would often lose out on valuable product information because food labelling has made the information on packaging so complex, costly and difficult to understand. • This will help the consumers to make informed decisions on the products they purchase. Jordan-lee FOOD LABELLING LAWS…

“Indoor air quality” refers to the quality of the air in a home, school, office, or other building environment. The potential impact of indoor air quality on human health nationally can be considerable for several reasons: Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. People who are often most susceptible to the adverse effects of pollution (e.g., the…

Six Body Paragraphs Genetically modified organisms have not been around for years and years, but have still accumulated a history and have rapidly spread around the world. “The first GM crops were commercialized by China in the early 1990’s” (Nelson 3) and have grown into a massive industry since then. From 1996 to 2006 the amount of acreage planted with GM crops across the globe increased from 1.7 to 102 million hectares (Kriepe 4) and is still on the rise. The massive growth of this…

allergies or other respiratory problems that you dog can cause. A dogs coat can trap dirt, bacteria, fungi, and allergens causing you to get sick. The allergens stay in your dogs coat until they are washed away, until then they are causing your dog to itch. If you have a family member that suffers from allergies the dog’s skin and hair will contribute to their discomfort until the allergens are washed away. Here are a few simple steps on how to bathe a dog. First you will…

The body identifies cinnamaldehyde as an allergen and produces antibodies against it. The mast cells release 'histamine', a substance that triggers allergic response in the body. Allergies are common among babies because they have a weak immune system. Exposure to cinnamon can cause an allergic…

prick tests are usually performed on the inner forearm. Any number of allergens can be tested, as few as 3 or 4 or up to about 25 allergens. The tested allergens in our study were sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. • The arm is cleaned with soap and water or alcohol • The forearm is coded with a skin marker pen corresponding to the number of allergens being tested. Marks should be at least 2cm apart. • A drop of allergen solution is placed beside each mark A small prick through the drop…