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Seen that? - Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen
in Allergies, on October 29, 2009
...ry high sensitivity to peanut allergens. She doesn't have to ingest peanuts herself to manifest allergic reactions; if I eat peanuts, and touch her without washing my hands throughly, that's e...
Seen that? - Review: Turning the Tables: Restaurants from the inside out
in Do you like to cook?, on October 18, 2009
...that will enable them to better advise patrons of their food options, thereby avoiding the risk of allergic reactions. According to Mats Hulth, the head of [...] Read More Vacation Spot:...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories
in Allergies, on October 16, 2009
...ivalent of Zyrtec® . The product is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as ragweed, grass and tree pollens in adults and children 2 y...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra is coming
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 11, 2009
Generic Allegra is coming at Straightfromthedoc Claritin (loratadine) has been over-the-counter (OTC) for awhile now. It's only a matter of time before Allegra joins its ranks - either brand name or via generic. Both these medications are avai...
Seen that? - Asthma Drug Advair, Deadly?
in Allergies, on October 4, 2009
...living within the inner cities of the United States are believed to be at higher risk of developing allergic asthma. Indoor allergens commonly found in inner cities, such as dust mites, cockroaches, m...
Stallergenes' Immunotherapy Tablet Containing Recombinant Birch Pollen Allergen
in Allergies, on September 25, 2009
...gual immunotherapy tablet containing the recombinant allergen of this birch pollen, rBet v 1 in allergic rhinitis caused by this pollen. This study is the first ever to use a recombinant allergen a...
Chlorinated Swimming Pools and Asthma
in Allergies, on September 22, 2009
...wam in pools sanitized with a concentration of copper and silver. They found that in children with allergic sensitivities (atopy), exposure to chlorinated pools significantly increased the prevalence ...
Autumn and Pest Control
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 10, 2009
... a release of their defensive chemicals and worsen any allergy symptoms. Get someone who's not allergic to vacuum them up and deposit them outside. Or, for a more permanent solution, seek help fro...
STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
in Allergies, on September 3, 2009
...rgy diet planning based on patient's allergy blood test results.
Parents with Allergies / Allergic Asthma know first hand, the health and life compromises their allergies have, and continue ...
Allergaroo Allergy-Safe Meals for the School Lunch Box
in Allergies, on August 26, 2009
...I've mentioned them before as convenient food-allergic kids' meals-on-the-go especially on travel to places where you're not sure how well restaurants handle food allergy issues, but I r...
Allergic to Wi-Fi?
in The Wireless Weblog, on July 26, 2009
... of British DJ Steve Miller , who claims to have electromagnetic hypersensitivity — he's allergic to Wi-Fi.
"For Steve Miller a trip to his local High Street is a living hell that ma...
Nitrile Glove Allergy
in Allergies, on July 25, 2009
...Nitrile Allergies
More on Latex and Nitrile Allergies
There are more and more of you reporting allergic reaction to nitrile gloves, but unfortunately there doesn't see to be much information o...
Itchy Eyes
in Allergies, on July 23, 2009
... © Hotshoe! If you've been wondering regarding my two previous posts on allergic conjunctivitis , it's because my itchy eyes are killing me! I don't quite know what to blame for thi...
Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
in Allergies, on July 22, 2009
... If your eyes are red, itchy, and teary, you might be suffering from allergic conjunctivitis . The possible culprits?
* Pollen (hay fever)
* Animal fur
* Eye drops
* Make-up
* Dust mites
Re...
Allergic Conjunctivitis
in Allergies, on July 21, 2009
...ring of the eyes. While there are many causes of conjunctivitis, one the more common culprit is an allergic reaction .
According to Medilexicon 's medical dictionary, allergic conjunctivitis is...
Onion Extract Against Allergies
in Allergies, on July 1, 2009
...d that onion extracts helped suppress edema (swelling due to fluid accumulation) resulting from an allergic reaction to carrageenan by inhibiting histamine release.
The article is quite technical, bu...
Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...e United States Department of Agriculture to design an assay to detect fish allergens, which cause allergic reactions in more than 6 million people each year in the United States alone.
"In 2004...
She's Allergic to Eggs
in Allergies, on June 28, 2009
...tems that cause allergies into my younger daughter's diet. So far, we know that she's not allergic to milk, fish, wheat and soy and and until recently, she hasn't had the other four commo...
Securing pharma supply chain: Is now the right time?
in Supplychainer, on June 19, 2009
...fe, the FDA has estimated that at least 81 Americans died and hundreds more became sick from severe allergic reactions to the tainted ingredient.
The author of the piece recommends pharma companies ...
Chemotherapy Drug Triggers Fatal Allergic Reactions
in Allergies, on June 9, 2009
... so the number of hypersensitivity reactions and deaths is likely significantly higher. The severe allergic reactions are believed to be caused by Cremophor, the chemical solvent - a derivative of cas...
Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies
in Allergies, on May 22, 2009
...omson concludes that the findings presented in this study are "consistent with a dampening of allergic responses in smokers."
...
Nutramigen AA Amino Acid Based Formula for Infants with Cow's Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on May 12, 2009
...that are completely hydrolyzed or cut up into its amino acid components and therefore do not elicit allergic reactions. One of these is Nutramigen AA , manufactured by Mead Johnson. This is what my s...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...hange your filter at the start of every season.
5. Restrict your furry friends - People who are allergic to cats and dogs are actually allergic to the dander that pets shed. To help minimize exposu...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...y predisposition.
• Those with the lowest folate levels had 31 percent higher risk of atopy (allergic symptoms) than people with the highest folate levels.
• Those with lowest folate levels had 16 per...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...o change your filter at the start of every season.
5. Restrict your furry friends - People who are allergic to cats and dogs are actually allergic to the dander that pets shed. To help minimize expos...
Increasing Rates of Oral Allergy Syndrome
in Allergies, on April 20, 2009
...ally termed as oral allergy syndrome , which is a cross-reaction that occurs among people who are allergic to certain types of pollens.
For example, if you have ragweed pollen allergies , beware o...
Food Allergy Friendly Treats from HomeFree
in Allergies, on April 15, 2009
... trans fat or cholesterol
· Free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and dairy
· Fine for most people allergic to wheat (not gluten-free; contain oats)
· Fine for most people allergic to soy (most contain soy...
Is Easter Egg Painting Safe for Egg Allergics?
in Allergies, on April 9, 2009
...ld really be for someone who has (slight) egg allergies. Obviously, if someone is anaphylactically allergic to eggs, it isn't worth the risk. But for someone who displays symptoms only if they act...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
... Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithelium of allergic patients but not of healthy subjects within one minute after the exposure.
During the resea...
More People Allergic to Fragrance Ingredient in Soaps
in Allergies, on March 29, 2009
... According to a new Swedish study, more people turns out to be allergic to the by-product of a fragrance compound used in soaps and shampoos.
"I would suspect that about 2% of the complete ...
Support the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009
in Allergies, on March 28, 2009
...following from Papoose Publishing by email and thought I would share:
If your child has had an allergic reaction to foods served at school / nursery you could be entitled to make an accident cla...
Experimental Therapy Builds Tolerance to Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
...ny years of experimentation and careful monitoring, a handful of kids who were previously severely-allergic to peanuts can now tolerate about 15 peanuts a day .
For the study, which began five years...
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 23, 2009
...nables the patient to tolerate higher levels of the allergen. This helps to reduce and even prevent allergic reactions. Unlike traditional hay fever treatments the Grazax tablet works to both control ...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
...d the blood of babies immediately after birth and one year later. He was looking for evidence of an allergic reaction, immunity changes, and for reactions to bacteria in the environment.
If a dog liv...
C-Section Raises Asthma Risk
in Allergies, on February 8, 2009
...nd. The association between c-section and asthma was even stronger for children born to one or two allergic parents than for children born to parents without allergies.
Of course, in many cases, moth...
Sugar-Free, Dye-Free ZYRTEC Allergy Syrup for Kids
in Allergies, on January 29, 2009
... Bubble Gum flavor ! It's sugar-free, dye-free medication used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., indoor and outdoor allergies) in children ages two years and older. It shou...
ASTHMyths: Asthma Facts vs Myths
in Allergies, on January 28, 2009
Are you or someone you know recently diagnosed of asthma? Find out more about asthma from AsthMyths , a website put together by Merck (manufacturer of Singulair ), to help patients separate fact from myths.
Will moving to a dry climate improve your asthma?
Can one outgrow asthma?
Can one he...
Worker Spreads Peanuts in Peanut-Free Factory
in Allergies, on January 22, 2009
...vocation, and certainly no the flimsy one reported, is worth endangering the lives of so many food allergic people who rely on the few products that are manufactured in certified peanut-free plants.
...
First Food Allergy Reaction in 2009
in Allergies, on January 9, 2009
...to have less number of allergy bouts this year than the last. Alas, my son greeted the year with an allergic cough followed by a food reaction a few days later. The culprit? Vietnamese spring rolls.
...
Coping with Winter Allergies
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
...o have less allergy bouts.
However, winter has its own set of allergy triggers , too. If you are allergic to pet dander, you may suffer more since pets spend comparatively more time indoors.
And ...
Does Your Cat Suffer from Allergies?
in Allergies, on December 22, 2008
...ons of the above! The Pets Doctor blog has the details, but here are some basics:
Flea: a severe allergic reaction to even just one bite will result to intense itching and the cat will chew or seve...
Christmas Tree Terpene Allergies
in Allergies, on December 16, 2008
...llens away, and may help reduce your Christmas tree allergies . But that's assuming you're allergic to these. Apparently, some people who are allergic to terpene , a compound found in the sa...
Basophil-Microarray Based Allergy Assay wins Award
in Allergies, on December 2, 2008
...category .
The new technology developed at Nottingham is a lab-based, in-vitro test to mimic human allergic reaction that could be used as an alternative to the traditional skin-prick test. It can te...
Grippies and Food Allergies
in Allergies, on November 29, 2008
...ome into contact with say, peanut-contaminated playground equipment, too. With a number of severely allergic children, contact may not even be necessary for an allergic reaction to occur.
And while I...
Inaccuracy of Food Labels Put Allergic Individuals at Risk
in Allergies, on November 24, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Gabor Izso Like many parents of food-allergic children, I've become an semi-expert on reading ingredient lists on food labels. These days, I only have to watch ...
Oral Immunotherapy to Treat Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on November 23, 2008
... is to avoid the offending substance(s). There have been reports of people who were only moderately allergic to certain substances like peanuts, suddenly become anaphylactic after the nth exposure, su...
Biofeedback Machines to DIagnose and Treat Allergies
in Allergies, on November 18, 2008
... allergies . I bet this was the same machine that woman I met was talking about.
According to the AllergiCare website :
US Patented technology in computerized biofeedback to screen for sensitivity...
Allergies Protect Against Cancer
in Allergies, on November 13, 2008
...ancers.
The next question that begs to be asked then is: if they have anti-cancer benefits, should allergic reactions then be suppressed or treated with antihistamines and other allergy medications?...
Product Alert: Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping
in Allergies, on October 18, 2008
...ave an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds or milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The only 7.25-ounce bottles of HERSHEY'S Chocol...
Guardian Angel Foods: Nut-, Milk, and Egg-Free Cakes and Breads
in Allergies, on October 17, 2008
...llergies, but doesn't look like a compromise. You can proudly serve these to guests who are NOT allergic, and I'm sure they won't even miss their usual bakes treats made with eggs and milk...
FDA Approves Nasacort AQ for Children 2-5 Years Old
in Allergies, on October 10, 2008
...the use of Nasacort AQ for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis among children aged 2-5 years old. Previously, the cut-off age was 6 years old (as...
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risks of Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 7, 2008
...that linking a Mediterranean-style diet to reduced incidence of asthma and inflamed nasal passages (allergic rhinitis) in children.
The real challenge here I think is how the parents be able to adhe...
Allergy-Free Baking
in Allergies, on October 5, 2008
...ne in the household has food allergies. The key is finding alternative ingredients to those you are allergic to.
Bethenny Frankel of BethennyBakes offer these allergy free substitutes , for exampl...
EpiCard Epinephrine Auto-Injector
in Allergies, on September 30, 2008
... After 25 years, EpiPen no longer holds the monopoly in epinephrine delivery for people with severe allergic reactions. Pharmaceutical device company Intelliject has come up with EpiCard , the smal...
11 Unusual Allergy Triggers
in Allergies, on September 30, 2008
...r nose. You're sneezing, wheezing, and you can't figure out why. Well, you think you're allergic, and you're probably right, but to what? If you are to solve the problem, you've go...
Resource Website: Fight Severe Allergy
in Allergies, on September 29, 2008
...have or live with someone who have allergies so Severe that reactions can lead to anayphylactic allergic reactions, you might want to check out this website: Fight Severe Allergy .
If you ...
Melamine Milk Scare is a Non-Topic in Our Milk Allergic Household
in Allergies, on September 28, 2008
© Inferis With the current scare on melamine-contaminated milk , I'm almost thanking my lucky stars there's hardly any milk-containing food products in our household. A few pack of biscuits, a tub of ice cream in the freezer, a bar of chocolate, some cheese and yoghurt - it doesn't...
Playgroups for Food Allergic Children?
in Allergies, on September 20, 2008
...laygroups, just like workshops have been reported to be beneficial to both parents and their food allergic kids . In an informal setting such as a playgroup for example, parents can meet people on a ...
Product Alert: Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread
in Allergies, on September 19, 2008
...o and New Mexico. There was also very limited distribution in the MOAB , Utah area.
If you are allergic to tree nuts, do NOT consume this bread. The affected batches has red, blue or tan closure ...
Vaccine Allergies
in Allergies, on September 11, 2008
...it out-of-sorts and well, so am I!
With my first-born, it never even occurred to me to worry about allergic reactions to vaccines. Allergies was something that happened to other people, not us. Well,...
Stress During Childhood Linked to Increased Allergy Risks
in Allergies, on September 2, 2008
...l polypeptide) as well as an increased concentration of immune markers related to the occurrence of allergic reactions such as cytokine IL-4, in connection with moving house or the separation of paren...
More on Latex and Nitrile Glove Allergies
in Allergies, on August 31, 2008
...as if the experts in the industry do not want to acknowledge the possibility that one can indeed be allergic to nitrile.
Until now.
I would like to lift a comment left by Colette Perches, President/...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...tesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6591906
German researchers report having identified a major gene for allergic diseases .
The newly discovered FCER1A Gene encodes the alpha chain of high affinit...
What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?
in Allergies, on August 28, 2008
...duct is hypoallergenic.
So although the term implies that a product may be less likely to trigger allergic reactions, one should take it with a grain of salt. In fact, I've seen a lot of so call...
When to See An Allergy Specialist
in Allergies, on August 25, 2008
... Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis this month, including a checklist on when a referral to an allergist/immunologist...
Some Restaurants in Sweden Will Soon Bear 'Allergy-Free' Certificates
in Allergies, on August 18, 2008
...that will enable them to better advise patrons of their food options, thereby avoiding the risk of allergic reactions.
According to Mats Hulth, the head of the Swedish Hotel and Restaurant Associ...
Worry Free Dinners for Kids
in Allergies, on August 9, 2008
Allergic Girl Resources, Inc. has organized a Worry-Free Dinner for Kids at the Blue Smoke Restaurant. If you have a kid with gluten/wheat, peanut, tree-nut, fish and/or dairy allergies, here's an opportunity to have lunch at a kid-friendly resto without having to worry whether the food or...
Alcohol Consumption Inrease Risks of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
in Allergies, on August 1, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5936203
If you want to avoid perennial allergic rhinitis, you might want to cut down on your alcohol consumption. A recent Danish study of 5,870 young adult...
Asthma and Allergies Reduce Risks of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
in Allergies, on July 30, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jennifer Sheets
Cursing your allergies already? Well, here's a consolation: people with atopic diseases such as asthma, hay fever and food allergies have 25 percent less likelihood of contracting B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (the most common form of NHL) .
...
Asthmatic Kids with Food Allergies Need Second Dose of Epinephrine
in Allergies, on July 28, 2008
...s of epinephrine injections (such as Twinject or EpiPen 2-Pak ), administered in cases of severe allergic reaction.
Although some people may not need the second dose, in some cases, the second dos...
