Breastfeeding may delay the onset of allergic reactions in infants, but there is no evidence that it protects children of allergic parents from developing allergies. Babies inherit a tendency toward allergy, so delaying the introduction of solid foods prolong the time in which they are allergy-free, […]
Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Increased Severity of Rhinitis
Rhinitis is a very frequent disease affecting between 20 percent and 50 percent of the global population depending on the countries and definitions used. Often considered as a trivial disease, rhinitis does actually have an important impact on quality of life; however, very little is known about air pollution as risk factor for rhinitis and its severity in adults.
Tips to Ease Sore Throat Pain
Most sore throats are caused by viral infections which do not normally respond to antibiotics. If you come down with a sore throat, what can you do to relieve the symptoms? "While you may want the doctor to write a prescription for an antibiotic, these drugs are useless against viruses. However, viral sore throats are painful and can impact eating, swallowing and talking," states Lisa Chavis, R.Ph., author of Ask Your Pharmacist in an email correspondence. "Only about 10 percent of sore throats can be relieved via a prescription, so once the doctor has ruled out a bacterial infection, I often recommend that patients let the virus run its course and do some simple things to ease the suffering and make themselves more comfortable."
Psycho-Social Factors Influence How Teens Manage Allergies
A survey of teens/pre-teens with food allergies and their parents indicates that social ramifications have much to do with how young people manage their illness as they approach young adulthood. The report, Parent and Adolescent Perceptions on Food Allergy, was presented by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology.
Camping With Allergies and Asthma
Before heading outdoors for your camping trip, learn what you can do to avoid allergy and asthma triggers lurking outdoors and in the wilderness.
Children of Allergy Sufferers at Risk
Infants of parents with allergies have a much higher risk of developing allergies themselves early in life and should be tested early to detect possible respiratory problems. Infants whose parents have allergies, that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives, risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to a study by Cincinnati researchers.
What Is an Anaphylactic Reaction?
An extreme, life-threatening allergic reaction — usually to food, medications or insect bites -- anaphylactic reaction can result in breathing problems, dizziness, hives, a sudden drop in blood pressure, an asthma attack, or unconsciousness. It can be fatal. It must be treated promptly. An […]
Choosing Less Allergenic Plants for Your Yard
When people with seasonal allergies are looking for relief, they usually think about what's in their medicine cabinet — not their backyard. A new workgroup report published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice called, "Landscape plant selection criteria for the allergic patient," guides both patients and doctors on how to reduce allergen exposures around their home and, in turn, reduce their symptoms.
Normal Household Activities Stir Up Allergens
Ordinary household activities, from dusting to dancing, can increase your exposure to indoor allergens, according to a Clarkson University study. Whether you are cutting the rug or just vacuuming it, you may be inhaling tiny dust particles that could be harmful to your health.
Household Dust Is Full of Pollutants
You may want to think again before you dust the top of your refrigerator or vacuum under the couch. "Certain toxic chemicals, such as lead, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are routinely found in household dust," explains Andrea Ferro, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Clarkson University and an air quality researcher. "Simple activities such as dusting and vacuuming generate or resuspend the pollutants into the air that we then breathe in."