Author Archive for pnreddy1
Antihistamines for Allergic Reactions Recommended
Allergens are substances that are otherwise harmless to the human body – pollen, pet dander, dust and so on; but the body reacts negatively to them treating them as inimical enemies to be guarded against. This reaction in the body is to produce histamine and it is this histamine that causes the classic allergy symptoms [...]
Allergic to Orgasms? Is That even Possible?
Apparently it is possible, and there is a recently identified condition that is responsible for this – it is called the Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome, or POIS which has been described in a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. This condition is characterized by the experiencing of certain symptoms after each ejaculation [...]
Recent Facts And Figures Relating To Asthma
Asthma is a widespread condition all over the world and is seen to be an increasing trend. A recently released report by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has the following facts and figures relating to asthma – Close to 25 million people in the united states; which is a little over 8 percent [...]
Can Your Diet Protect You Against Asthma?
Researchers say that what you eat could well affect your as well as your children’s risk of having allergies and asthma. Though the findings are being called “too preliminary” to draw exact conclusions, diet could impact asthma and allergy risk. Though it is rather early to draw firm conclusions, zinc, vitamins A, D and E [...]
Know More About Chronic Sinus Problem to Avoid Complications
Are you suffering with chronic sinus problem? Affecting 30 to 40 million people in US, chronic sinus is long term inflammation of sinus cavities that makes health related life of the affected person miserable. Nasal congestion, throbbing pain in areas around eyes and cheeks are few symptoms of chronic sinus. If chronic sinus problem lasts [...]
Tips to Keep Allergies at Bay in Winter
While problems of hay fever are reduced during winter, being indoors a lot and winter dryness can pose problems for allergy sufferers at this time of the year. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) the following tips could help keep allergies at bay – Humidity should be kept to an [...]
Are You Worried with Nasal Congestion Problems?
Nasal congestion is most common problem experienced by almost everyone from young children to older adults at some point or other. A congested or stuffy nose results when the membranes of the inner lining of the nose becomes inflamed or swollen. Triggers of the nasal congestion problems Nasal congestion can be just an irritation for [...]
Allergy Sufferers Should Steer Clear of Certain Probiotics
The Canadian health regulatory authority recalled certain probiotic natural health drinks because of traces of certain ingredients that are not listed on the ingredients label which could be possible allergens. Probiotics are the naturally occurring gut bacteria, which when deplete in the human digestive system, can be replenished by probiotic products that are available on [...]
Identifying and Dealing with Sinus Headache Pain
Sinus headaches that are caused due to allergies are most adverse physiological health conditions that may interfere with your everyday life. Sinus headache takes place when the sinus cavities of your nose and certain areas of your face become congested with blocked mucus secretions. Sinus headache is usually accompanied with constant throbbing pain and pressure [...]
Can the Flu Infection Protect Against Asthma?
A recent study conducted on mice found that infection from the influenza virus could help protect against allergic asthma later in life. So in this sense, the virus was seen to have a preventive or protective impact on future asthma. A similar protective effects was seen to be imparted by treating mice with the bacterium [...]
