Allergen Testing Articles
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Skin Wound Closure Strips
The skin wound closure strip is an adhesive medical tape used to close minor skin incisions.It is designed to bring together the skin on both sides of the wound to facilitate the healing process. These strips are often used as an alternative to sutures or stitches because they not only reduce scarring but are easier to manage and maintain. Different types of wound closure strips are suitable for ...
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Oral mucosal immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis: A pilot study
Abstract Background: The sublingual mucosa has been used for many years to apply allergenic extracts for the purpose of specific immunotherapy (IT). Although sublingual IT (SLIT) is both safe and efficacious, the density of antigen-presenting cells is higher in other regions of the oral cavity and vestibule, which make them a potentially desirable target for IT. Objective: To present the concept ...
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Runny or stuffy nose in children. What to do?
Just stay calm! We’re here to help you. A stuffy or runny nose is a struggle for the child, and as a result, for the whole family, but it should not be dangerous if you know how to treat it properly. In this article, you will learn what causes a runny/stuffy nose in a baby or infant, and how to relieve the symptoms. Why does a runny/stuffy nose occur? A runny or blocked nose is caused ...
By Nosiboo
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Molecular Mechanisms by which Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides Prevent or Promote the Development of Asthma and Allergic Diseases in Humans Revealed
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can promote or prevent allergic reactions of T helper cells (Th2), but the molecular mechanism behind it is not clear to researchers at present; immunologists have long been confused about LPS, which is a lipopolysaccharide molecule of bacteria, which can help form the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria; many experiments have shown that LPS exposure may protect the body ...
By CD BioGlyco.
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Are you Controlling your Asthma, or is it Controlling you?
Patients with asthma should be able to enjoy their busy lives without constant, debilitating symptoms. If you or your child has chronic asthma, make sure you are in control of your asthma. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, and best practices for controlling your asthma. Identify And Avoid Asthma Triggers Asthma doesn’t “flare-up.” Coughing and wheezing ...
By Aluna
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What is Non-Seasonal Allergic Asthma?
Asthma can be a difficult illness to manage without a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. This is because there are several types of asthma, each with its own unique triggers. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma, you’re probably aware of common triggers such as exercise, weather, etc. However, one of the hardest types of asthma to identify is allergic asthma. You’ve ...
By Aluna
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Do you Outgrow Pediatric Asthma?
If you or your child suffers from asthma, you’ve probably heard the term, “pediatric asthma”. However, understanding exactly what pediatric asthma is and how it affects your child is critical in managing their asthma. Furthermore, you may be wondering, does pediatric asthma only apply to children? Perhaps you’re even wondering if your child will outgrow pediatric ...
By Aluna
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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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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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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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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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Features of machines used for hospital infection control
Hospital infection control requires recourse to a good quality equipment that not only removes dirt but also eliminates molds, bedbugs, allergens, and germs. Healthcare services are grappling the problem of maintaining sanitization on a daily basis, and one of the most useful tools in this regard is a dry vapor system. A dry vapor system built for hospital infection control should have the ...
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WHO report on diesel fumes puts sharp focus on need for effective monitoring
The World Health Organisation this month reclassified the dangers of diesel exhaust fumes, upgrading the risk from probably carcinogenic to a definite cause of cancer. The WHO report is based on the findings of research on workers in high risk areas, and puts a sharp focus on the need for effective monitoring in industries such as mining, rail, transportation, construction, power generation and ...
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