Allergy
Allergy skin ...
Allergy skin tests are used to: 1) confirm whether symptoms and signs such as skin rashes, sneezing or wheezing are due to allergy, 2) identify the specific allergens that trigger allergic reactions ... more »
Is it hay fever or is it a ...
Allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. However, unlike a cold, which is caused by a virus, hay fever ... more »
Allergy and major ...
A recent study conducted at the University of Calgary (Canada) has demonstrated that major depression is associated with an increased risk of developing non-food related allergies, although the ... more »
Allergy incidence: the hygiene
The incidence and prevalence of allergic disorders have increased dramatically over the last 30-40 years, apparently without any specific explanation. Genetic predisposition is a contributing factor in allergy susceptibility; however the increase in incidence of allergic disorders has occurred in too short a time to result from genetic changes in the population. That’s why research has focused on environmental and/or ... more »
Allergy to metals
Nickel is the main cause of metal-induced allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and accounts for as much allergy as all other metals taken together. However, the recent tendency to reduce nickel use in all products placed in direct and prolonged ... more »
Food allergy and food intolerance
Adverse reactions to food affect more than 20% of the population in industrialized countries. They are caused either by food allergy or by food intolerance. Although these two food-related disorders usually cause similar symptoms and signs and are ... more »
Eosinophils In Allergy And Asthma
Researchers have discovered that eosinophils may play a pivotal role in immune ... more »
Nonallergic Rhinitis Symptoms More Severe Than Allergic Rhinitis
A comparison of symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) revealed that those with the NAR experienced worse ... more »
Gut Worms May Protect Against House-dust Mite Allergy
A study conducted in Vietnam has added further weight to the view that parasitic gut worms, such as hookworm, could help in the prevention and treatment of asthma and other ... more »
Allergy: Solving The Mystery Of IgE
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is the main actor in the drama of allergy. Researchers are looking at the biological role of IgE in the immune response of an organism and how a lack of control can lead to ... more »
