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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? - 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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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/...
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...
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...
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...
Heated Milk For Milk Allergy
in Allergies, on July 24, 2008
...y heated meat products talked about in this particular study are baked products. Can cow's milk allergic kids eat cake now? I suggest talking to your doctor...don't go right ahead! Building to...
4th of July and Smoke Allergies
in Allergies, on July 4, 2008
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I hope everyone is enjoying the outdoor festivities, but are keeping precautions against possible allergic reactions not just from from food, but also to insect stings, pollens, and other outdoor al...
Cats Can Trigger Allergies in Some Children
in Allergies, on June 29, 2008
...sed the chances of having allergies in individuals that are already genetically predisposed to have allergic reactions anyway. It also does not directly indicate that it is the cats themselves ...
Bee stings!
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 27, 2008
...ull swing, taking a few minutes to go over bee safety issues is a good idea. A number of people are allergic to bee stings with the range of a bad reaction all the way to death. Sharing with your kids...
Preventing Post-Flood Mold Allergies
in Allergies, on June 24, 2008
...#39;s out once more, you'll have to put control measure to prevent mold growth, which can cause allergic reactions and asthmatic symptoms in sensitive people.
If your building is flooded, H. Jam...
Nasopure Nasal Washing System for Nasal Allergies
in Allergies, on June 23, 2008
In my entry on the use of Neti Pots for nasal allergies , reader Marcus left a comment, recommending an alternative that has worked for him. He says:
I have tried both the neti and Nasopure and have found Nasopure far superior. I dont have to bend and twist like the neti and Nasopure see...
LPGA player Jill McGill Urges You to Challenge Your Course and Seek Allergy Treatment
in Allergies, on June 21, 2008
... than 20 top 10 finishes since she started touring with the LPGA in 1996.
She says, "I'm allergic to almost everything that you see in green. When I went to my allergist to get my skin pric...
Probiotic Drink Yakult May Ease Hay Fever
in Allergies, on June 3, 2008
...re higher , a type of antibody that in contrast to IgE is thought to play a protective role against allergic reactions.
"The probiotic strain we tested changed the way the body's immune cell...
Stress During Pregnancy May Increase Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk
in Next Nine Months, on May 29, 2008
...in their blood at birth than did babies born to less-stressed moms. IgE is an antibody involved in allergic and asthmatic reactions.
"Moms who had elevated levels of stress had children who seem...
Electrosensitive Group Files Lawsuit Against Public Wi-Fi
in The Wireless Weblog, on May 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, christine balderas
A group in Santa Fe, New Mexico is asking the city to ban Wi-Fi from public Wi-Fi, claiming their electrosensitivity causes symptoms including chest pains and headaches in response to Wi-Fi signals.
"The citizens claim that Wi-Fi netw...
Beware of Insect Stings this Summer!
in Allergies, on May 28, 2008
...nd itching, that is normal. If you get a huge swelling that lasts a week, that is probably a local allergic reaction, and it isn't really dangerous unless you get stung in the throat.
But if you ...
