Articles tagged: Allergy
<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 next page>> written by Alice shown Obesity is a condition where there is abnormal accumulation of fat in the body. The individual’s weight is generally 20% higher than the ideal body weight. written by Alice shown Diarrhea is a condition in which patients pass loose watery stools more than three times a day. written by melville jackson ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is quite common in children and adults. According to several surveys, ADHD may occur in as many an 8-10% of school going children. written by Raily Arena Hay fever, also known as Allergic Rhinitis, is a common form of allergy that people have been suffering from for many decades. Health experts estimate that about 50 million people chronically suffer from this type of nasal allergy. If you frequently experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, postnasal drip, red, swollen eyes and frequent colds, you could have Allergic Rhinitis. written by Kilian Allen A good percentage of the population suffers from food allergies. But the surprising thing is that most people just do not realize that they are living with food allergies. written by carlas san g. When dealing with a sinus infection, it is important to take action fast to prevent other complications. written by Jeremy Rodgers Is cat allergen just a minor inconvenience or a more sinister health threat? Discover how cat dander and cat allergies can have long-term detrimental consequences. written by Remy Na Allergies and asthma can be closely related, but it is possible to have one of these conditions without having the other. Allergies can be classified as one of three levels, depending on the strength of the symptoms. Symptoms of allergies can be mild, severe, or moderate. written by Remy Na Hay Fever can be an annoying medical problem if you suffer from it. Hay Fever is also commonly called allergic rhinitis, and this is caused by an allergic response from your body to pollen and other organisms that are in the air. written by Alexander Chong At the moment in the evenings or early mornings, when we start to have runny and blocked nose together with sneezing, we quickly think that our environment may contain dust mites or the air conditions cause us allergic. Some of us may not know whether we are actually suffering from allergy or common cold. So when a person starts sneezing, he or she immediately thought it is an allergy and takes antihistamine to stop the allergy. The symptoms of the allergy and common cold are quite similar, i.e. runny nose, blocked nose and sneezing. But the actual difference between allergy and common cold is the cause to this illness. This article will tell you more about what are the differences between common cold and allergy and also their prevention and treatment. written by Ralph Elliot A look at the most common allergy symptoms and how to use allergy medicine to prevent and treat symptoms when they develop. written by peter hutch
Natural latex rubber (NLR) is the cloudy, white sap exuded from beneath the bark of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Synthetic latex is made from petroleum, acetylene, coal, natural gas or oil written by peter hutch
Latex is a milky fluid produced by rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). Using different methods, latex can be processed into a variety of products, such as gloves and balloons written by peter hutch
A drug allergy is a faulty immune system reaction to a drug. It's typically the same process that occurs when people have allergic reactions to pollen, insect venom, animal dander or peanuts written by peter hutch An allergy is a hypersensitivity to a foreign substance that is usually harmless but produces a violent reaction in the allergy sufferer. Allergies are generally the body's effort to eliminate something it considers unsuitable. written by David Cowley Most people refer to a pollen allergy as hay fever. Pollen is a very fine dust or powder that contains the male cells of a plant's seed. A person can develop an allergy because these small cells hitch rides on air currents; this is part of how flowers grow. written by David Cowley Did you know that living with an indoor dog can actually help a child to be safer from allergies? There is a chemical that dogs release called endotoxin that actually helps the immune system to develop which is beneficial for children. written by David Cowley Dealing with a baby allergy can be difficult for parents; they often work very hard to keep their child from whatever they have an allergy to and then often need to help the child cope with an allergy attack when it does happen. written by David Cowley Being dependent on allergy medication can be difficult for anyone, as it would be great to just wake up without sneezing, itching and watery eyes, and general all around misery. It would probably also be nice to be able to go outdoors or smell some flowers without the same symptoms! written by David Cowley If you have severe allergies, you may have already tried many different things to help your sensitivities, from installing filters in your furnace and better windows in your home. You may even take medication to control your reactions. Now may be the time add allergy bedding to your arsenal against your allergies. What is allergy bedding and how does it work?
written by David Cowley Nasal allergies are caused by inhaled substances. The lining of the nose reacts to these particles by swelling and increasing mucous production which results in a blocked, runny nose. Nasal allergies are very common in children, and appear to be getting more common all the time. written by David Cowley If you are worried that your son or daughter may be suffering from childhood allergies, but aren't sure if your child's symptoms fit the bill, read on to see a list of the most common childhood allergies and signs of how to recognize them.
written by David Cowley Is there such a thing as an allergy free dog? To answer this question you first must understand what an allergy is. If you have dog allergy then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. written by David Cowley An Allergic Cross-reactions is usually an allergic response to a protein found in some foods and another food will have a similar or closely related protein. For example if you are allergic to one of the 4 different proteins found in wheat then the possibility of you being allergic to a similar protein found in Rye is increased. written by David Cowley Food allergies are no laughing matter. Make light of people that can't even breathe in peanut aroma all you want but those who have serious allergies know that they're not just unpleasant; they can sometimes be downright deadly. Coconut allergies are no exception to this rule. While they are very rare they can be very upsetting and difficult for those who have them.
written by David Cowley Although extremely rare, a tattoo allergy usually occurs because of the type of inks used. Most allergy symptoms are the result of using red, green, blue and yellow colored inks. In the past, many brands of tattoo ink used mercury in them but this practice has all but disappeared because of its harmful side effects.
written by David Cowley Ragweed allergies are some of the most common in the world. This is especially true in rural areas where the weed is prominent. Although many people suffer from a bit of a stuffy nose and watery eyes during the spring and summer months, many are not aware that their problems are being caused by a funny little weed with pretty yellow flowers. written by David Cowley The thing that most people don't realize about pickle allergies, is that they are typically caused not by the pickle itself, but by the preservatives used in the pickling process. These pickling agents often cause allergic reactions in people who are then unable to pinpoint the cause of their reaction. written by David Cowley If you are allergic to Deodorants then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Deodorant allergies are fairly uncommon, but can be quite irritating, nonetheless. A great many people who suffer from this interesting allergy never have any idea what the problem is. written by David Cowley If you are allergic to cosmetics then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Even with all of the testing that cosmetics must go through prior to being made available to the general public, there are still a great many women who suffer from cosmetic allergies due to certain ingredients contained in these products. Unfortunately, most women do not realize that they are having any allergic reaction until it is too late. << previous page 1 2 3 4 5 next page>> |