allergy Articles
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Food Allergies and the Gut Microbiome
Food allergies are on the rise to level not seen in previous generations. Many hypotheses have been put forward as to the cause of increases in these food allergies. New studies involving mice have shown that certain probiotics being introduced into the gut Microbiome of these mice have been able to stop certain food allergies, such as an allergy to peanuts. By introducing the probiotic the ...
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[App Note] Airborne latex allergens control in hospital environments with Coriolis
Over the past two decades, there has been a substantial increase in the usage of latex products, accompanied by a growing incidence of latex allergies, particularly in healthcare settings. Allergic reactions to latex can range from mild to severe, and even be fatal in some cases. Latex allergy symptoms include skin irritation, runny nose, rash, and difficulty breathing. This issue is especially ...
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How to Deal With Skin Irritation From a Dust Mite Allergy?
Is the dust in your home causing itchy skin? If yes, here’s everything you need to know about how to treat skin irritation from a dust mite allergy: More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year. In fact, it’s one of the leading causes of chronic illness in the United States! Take hay fever, for example—it affects over 8% of all adults. Insect allergies are ...
By Airfree
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Combination of two epitope identification techniques enables the rational design of soy allergen Gly m 4 mutants
Abstract Detailed IgE-binding epitope analysis is a key requirement for the understanding and development of diagnostic and therapeutic agents to address food allergies. An IgE-specific linear peptide microarray with random phage peptide display for the high-resolution mapping of IgE-binding epitopes of the major soybean allergen Gly m 4, which is a homologue to the birch pollen allergen Bet v ...
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Brushing Your Allergies Away
Derek Lacarrubba was allergic to New York City. Lacarrubba, 31, got stuffed up around cats, dogs, three kinds of dust mites and several varieties of native New Yorkers - trees, that is. He couldn't sleep. He had trouble going to the gym. And as an attorney, he was too busy to commit to the years-long treatments doctors typically recommend: weekly shots at the doctor's office or holding liquid ...
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What Is the Difference Between Respiratory Allergy and Asthma?
Nothing is more frightening than when you cannot catch your breath. Your chest tightens, and you just cannot pull in enough oxygen. At first glance, both an allergy and asthma will look the same. Doctors even treat them similarly. To learn the difference between a respiratory allergy and asthma today, keep reading! Parts of the Airway To best understand the similarities and differences between ...
By Airfree
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Prevalence of plastic additives in indoor air related to newly diagnosed asthma
This paper presents a correlation between the certain plastic additives and newly diagnosed asthma. We studied this association by measuring the plastic additives in the indoor air of the homes of presenting patients at the Skin and Allergy hospitals, including old and new, clinically diagnosed cases of asthma and controls. A total of 465 people filled in a questionnaire that probed, for example, ...
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Suffer from Allergies or Asthma?
The “ULTRA” washable air filters have an antimicrobial protection that will not allow bacteria, fungi or mold to grow on the filter surface. The antimicrobial protection is not a coating and is not sprayed on. It is a safe and effective antimicrobial agent processed directly into the electrostatic fiber media, rendering it as permanent as the filter itself. The University of ...
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Toxic Black Mold Syndrome Symptoms
Mold Allergy Symptoms Are Often Mis-Diagnosed. As a Result, Hidden Mold Problems Never Discovered. This YouTube video shows a Fox News special segment in which Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan is interviewed about the health issues caused by black mold. She does a very good job covering the basics. It is estimated that 10 million people in the U.S. have health problems caused by an allergic reaction to ...
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Mold and chronic sinusitis
Do you suffer from frequent sinus headaches, congestion and runny nose? Have you taken enough cold and allergy medication to qualify for “frequent flier” awards? You may not have a persistent cold or allergies. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered what may be the real cause of most chronic sinus conditions: MOLD! An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis, and the ...
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Household Molds Linked to Childhood Asthma
Three specific species of mold were more common in the homes of babies who later developed asthma. The finding highlights the importance of preventing water damage and mold growth in households with infants. More than 6 million children in the U.S. have asthma. Genes are known to play a role, and so does the home environment. Childhood asthma has been linked to indoor mold growing in a ...
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Kids With Allergies? Learn How To Get Better Air Quality In Your Home And Create A Safe Environment For Them
Having a safe environment for our kids is an eternal battle. Fighting allergies, asthma, and many other respiratory diseases can make your life miserable – and your family’s too. We all know what it takes to keep a home clean. But what about the air itself? Every family wants to have a healthy home and that their children breathe clean air, but just a few actually understand what is ...
By uHoo
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Mold Exposure Symptoms: Why Mold Could Be Making You Sick Indoors
Feeling sick at home or in the office? While a number of factors can contribute to your health indoors, it’s important to rule out if mold is the reason. How can you know for sure? Consider what mold exposure symptoms or allergies there are and the possible consequences it could have on a person’s health. How Mold Exposure Affects Each Person Differently When moisture problems occur ...
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Mold and Chronic Sinusitis - The two are linked says mayo clinic
Wondering Whether Mold and Chronic Sinusitis are Linked? Do you suffer from frequent sinus headaches, congestion, and runny nose? Have you taken enough cold and allergy medication to qualify for “frequent flier” awards? You may not have a persistent cold or allergies. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered what may be the real cause of most chronic sinus conditions: MOLD! ...
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Study finds significant correlation between LPR and Allergic Rhinitis
A recent study investigating the relationship between LPR and Allergic Rhinitis (AR) found a significant correlation, where there used to be doubt. In this prospective, case-control study published in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, Chang et al. found that both the incidence and severity of AR are higher in patients who have an objective diagnosis of LPR obtained by ...
By Restech
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Respiratory symptoms of school children and their home environment in Northern Transdanubia, Hungary
This cross-sectional study covering all children visiting third grade classes with more than ten children in any elementary school of Hungary used parent-completed questionnaires on the children's present and past health condition, the parents' respiratory health and smoking habits, the home environment and the families' socio-economic status. Around 6670 children from the Northern-Transdanubian ...
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3 Common Health Benefits of Disinfection Spray
The risk of infection is growing at a rapid pace in our day-to-day life. And the situation is further compounded by the increasing number of people who are exposed to infections. Public support and high-end sophisticated disinfection spray machine are required to make a distinction between hygiene and cleanliness. The spray machine for disinfection is the best approach to fight infectious ...
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Compound Active Probiotics Are Widely Used in the Field of Health
Probiotics are a class of active microorganisms that are beneficial to the host. They are the general term for active beneficial microorganisms that colonize the human intestine and reproductive system and can produce definite health effects to improve the host's micro-ecological balance and play a beneficial role. The beneficial bacteria or fungi in humans and animals mainly include: Clostridium ...
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Tips for Facility Managers Tasked with Mitigating Indoor Allergy Complaints
When an employee comes to work and develops allergy symptoms that improve or go away once they leave their work environment, it is often a good indication that there are indoor allergens in the building. Once an employee recognizes that this is likely the case, they will often speak to their supervisor or human resources department to share their concerns. At this time, in many circumstances, ...
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Allergies in the Office – 10 Common Allergens
10 Agents That Can Trigger An Allergic Reaction Allergies at home are certainly an interference with your life but when allergies occur at the office your ability to function effectively at your job becomes a major problem. I have identified 10 agents that may exist in the office that can trigger an allergic reaction. The agents that cause allergies are referred to as Allergens. Some of these ...
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