All Entries in the "ALLERGY" Category
How Allergies Affect The Middle Ear?
When allergies attack, the body releases histamines (which is why we take antihistamines to combat our allergies) which cause a number of reactions in the body, particularly the upper respiratory tract: you start to sneeze, the nose and eyes feel itchy, nasal passages get clogged up, eyes get watery and the [...]
Adult Onset Allergies – What Triggers Them?
There are many among us who had a carefree childhood jousting with the pet dog, rolling in the garden and pretty much doing anything we wished.
And then when adults, we are confronted with our first ever allergy; an adult onset allergy.
Suddenly one has to watch what one eats, where one sleeps [...]
Protective Bedding May Ease Indoor Allergies
In a recent survey, it was seen that among the top ways to control indoor allergies were the following factors:
Protective bedding
Air conditioning
Antihistamines
Diet modifications
Air purifiers
The reason that bedding is such an important part of allergy control is due to the fact that as much as 50% of every day (as in the case of very small [...]
The Hygiene Hypothesis – Are We Too Clean?
This post raises an interesting question about germs and the fact that we tend to treat all with utter disgust; attempting to eliminate all germs.
The post points out that presenting too aseptic an environment to our children to grow up in is perhaps not the best thing to do; this perhaps hampers immunity. Strange as [...]
Identifying A Down Comforter Allergy
Are you sneezing or coughing at night? Are you developing a skin irritation or a rash that resembles ivy, sumac and poison oak?
Perhaps even some shortness of breath along with some pain? You could be suffering from Down Comforter allergy.
Every so often we feel we have an allergy [...]
Allergies Will Now Be Restaurant’s Responsibility Too
In a move that may have a lot of allergy sufferers in Massachusetts, heave a sigh of relief, there will now be a legal requirement for restaurants to also be responsible for people’s allergies as reported here.
Restaurants will now have to undertake certain measures to mitigate any ill effects that may occur as a result [...]
Remodeling? Pointers For The Allergic
Sometimes we don’t realize how many of the allergens that impact us are found around the house.
Make sure that you know what the allergy triggers are for you or your family members and keep the following in mind if planning to remodel as per a helpful list set out here:
Cut out carpeting where possible, particularly [...]
Seven Steps To Combat That Allergy
This blog post, has put together some simple to follow steps to keep those allergies at bay:
Vacuum – it is important to vacuum the home regularly, particularly using one with an HEPA filter which will help clear up the dust and pet dander which are leading allergens.
Don’t Dust – if possible the allergy sufferer should [...]
Do You Have A Cold Or Is It Mold Allergies?
Mold allergies are very common, however many people are unable to identify them simply because the symptoms of an allergic reaction to mold is very similar to the symptoms that one commonly experiences when one has a cold or even the flu.
People living in certain areas, certain [...]
Should I See An Allergist Or Immunologist?
If your allergies are severe or can’t be managed with prescribed medications from your family doctor, you should seek out the guidance and knowledge of an Allergist or Immunologist.
General Practitioners who do not specialize in allergy treatment should immediately send a person under their care to an Immunologist, if they experience any [...]
