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Seen that? - Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2009
...action and relationship satisfaction. This study found [...] Read More Bremelanotide Nasal Spray For Female Sexual Dysfunction Shows Favorable Phase IIa Trial Results at The...
Do Antihistamines Make Allergies Worse?
in Allergies, on September 10, 2009
...p. Perhaps pollen sticks to the hair and then finds its way to the eyes?
If I also have itchy nose/nasal symptoms, I combine that with a natural nose spray containing sucrose, or I just do a flush wi...
Itchy Eyes
in Allergies, on July 23, 2009
...ng on for the last week or so. Strangely, this time, it's not accompanied by sneezing or other nasal symptoms, so I'm a bit baffled.
I need some Visine-A . In the meantime, I suppose a table...
Secret Allergy Triggers Revealed
in Allergies, on June 20, 2009
© flm Did you know that limes can trigger your allergies? Apparently, lime and other citrus fruits contain a compound called limonene , which gives many people watery eyes and a burning sensation in the nose, as well as skin irritations.
Surprised? Here are other lesser known allergy trigger...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
...y the nose and eyes. 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 exposur...
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 23, 2009
... symptoms that remain uncontrolled despite trying traditional treatments such as antihistamines and nasal sprays.
Compared to previous immunotherapy regimes that involve injections, the use of sublin...
Does Your Cat Suffer from Allergies?
in Allergies, on December 22, 2008
...y include respiratory problems, digestive problems, or severe itching.
Inhalant: the equivalent of nasal allergies in people, these are allergic reactions to dust mites, mildew, mold, or pollen.
Se...
Wheezing Raises Asthma Risks in Children
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
... detect any more wheezing and she didn't even need medication apart from some saline drops for nasal congestion. She was almost back to normal the next day. Either her symptoms were at the peak wh...
FDA Approves Nasacort AQ for Children 2-5 Years Old
in Allergies, on October 10, 2008
...ased on the results of trials, the FDA has approved the use of Nasacort AQ for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis among children aged 2-5 year...
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risks of Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 7, 2008
...ody of evidence 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...
Home Remedies for Sore Throat
in Allergies, on September 24, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Robert Pears I've been having bouts of nasal allergies on-and-off the last few weeks and while I've been able to control the allergy symptoms with a small d...
When to See An Allergy Specialist
in Allergies, on August 25, 2008
...
The patient has complications of rhinitis, including a middle ear infection, sinus infection or nasal polyps
The patient has asthma, chronic sinusitis or another comorbid condition
The pa...
Nasal Allergies and Snoring
in Allergies, on July 25, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Mary Gascho
You may not know it but if you suffer from nasal allergies during the day, you may be keeping your bed partner awake at night. Apparently, nasal alle...
NY Times Health Guide on (Nasal) Allergies
in Allergies, on July 7, 2008
Have you seen the New York Times Health Guide on Allergies ? The current Reporter's File focuses on the currently available allergy treatment options for hay fever or allergic rhinitis. If you're still exploring options to alleviate your allergy symptoms, have a look at the art...
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...
Mediaterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Prevent Asthma and Allergies
in Next Nine Months, on June 23, 2008
... olive oil and fish) may help lower the chances that your baby will suffer from asthma and skin or nasal allergies .
For example, she and her colleagues report in the journal Thorax, children whose ...
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Curb Allergies
in Allergies, on June 22, 2008
...en who adhered to a Mediterranean diet during their pregnancy had lower risks of having /skin and nasal) allergies and asthma. According to the reseearchers, "the traditional Mediterranean diet...
LPGA player Jill McGill Urges You to Challenge Your Course and Seek Allergy Treatment
in Allergies, on June 21, 2008
...e urges people with allergies to do: to challenge your course and seek professional help for your nasal allergies. Jill McGill and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) have teamed up ...
Natural Methods of Relieving Seasonal Allergies
in Allergies, on May 27, 2008
...ith cayenne pepper, onion, garlic, hot ginger, and fenugreek, can thin mucous secretions and clear nasal passages. If you have ragweed or other weed pollen allergies, Clifford Bassett, MD, told WebMD,...
Home Remedies for Allergies
in Latina Viva, on March 28, 2008
...lp with the nagging cough as well. I've also heard that chewing a raw clove of garlic will open nasal passages almost immediately.
Drink OJ and honey. In Mexico you'll easily find naranja ag...
Nonprescription Zyrtec-D for Allergies, FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 10, 2007
...A combination of antihistamine with a nasal decongestant, Zyrtec-D (cetirizine HCl 5 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg) is a prescription allergy drug from Pfizer .
Now, the FDA has appro...
Dealing with Ladybug Allergies
in Allergies, on November 5, 2007
...gies."
Some of his ladybug-allergy patients have suffered from severe swelling in their eyes, nasal polyps and asthma problems. Other allergists have reported patients suffering from hives and e...
Autumn Allergies
in Allergies, on November 2, 2007
...risp leaves would trigger a bout a sneezing, wheezing, runny, itchy nose, watery eyes and congested nasal passages. Such is the life of individuals with seasonal allergic rhinitis , also referred to ...
Avamys Gets Positive Opinion from EMEA for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
in Allergies, on October 23, 2007
... A new nasal spray called Avamys™ (fluticasone furoate) currently on trials has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for the treatment of the symptoms of allergic ...
Dealing with Mold Allergies
in Allergies, on October 10, 2007
...are ubiquitous outdoors as well.
Mold allergies trigger basically the same symptoms as other nasal allergies or allergic rhinitis. Watery eyes, itchy nose and throat, followed by bouts of sneez...
Nasal Influenza Vaccine Flumist®, Now FDA-Approved for Children Ages 2-5
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2007
...Previously the nasal influenza vaccine Flumist® is limited to healthy children aged 5 and older and adults up to 49 years of age.
Now, it has been recently approved by the US FDA to...
Using Facial Thermography to Diagnose Nasal Allergies
in Allergies, on September 11, 2007
Doctors at Allegheny general hospital can now diagnose if a patient's sinus problems is due to allergies or not, using a tool called facial thermography . Basically, it's just measuring minute temperature changes in the sinus are using a new device called a digital infrared therm...
Spotting Children with Allergies
in Allergies, on August 23, 2007
...se indicators:
Appearance
Allergic shiners
Dennie-Morgan lines
Long-face syndrome
Nasal salute
Facial tics
Keratosis pilaris
Atopic eczema
Conjunctivitis
Glue ear
Postnas...
Stop Nosebleeds from Steroid Nasal Sprays with NoBleed™
in Allergies, on July 18, 2007
... The fastest and easiest way to fight nasal allergies is steroid nasal spray. But there is a nasty side effect: nosebleeds.
A product of Gage Phytolaboratories - NoBleed™ - is a natural herba...
Cobalis' Hay Fever Drug PreHistin™, Failed Phase III Clinical Trials
in Allergies, on July 9, 2007
...y significant differences from placebo in the primary measure of efficacy, the reduction in total nasal symptom score (TNSS).
However, the TNSS data for placebo-treated patients was far lower than w...
Sleep Apnea, Gestational Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
in Daily Diabetic, on May 27, 2007
... to the woman's increased weight.
These findings make the importance of treating sleep apnea ( nasal CPAP ) in pregnant women, because the long term effects aren't known yet, especially to th...
Neti Pot for Nasal Allergies
in Allergies, on May 25, 2007
... If you're not a fan of salt-solution nasal sprays like I am, here's another alternative: the Neti Pot , as seen on the Oprah Show . According to Dr. Oz:
"A lot of folks that hav...
From CW's Life Sciences Channel
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 23, 2007
...ders of this blog (patients and medically inclined individuals)
From Allergizer: Salt Aire Saline Nasal Wash
From Biotech-Weblog: Roche's Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a Cures Hepatitis C
From W...
Salt Aire Saline Nasal Wash
in Allergies, on May 23, 2007
... I often use nasal sprays with salt solution to help clear my nasal passages when I have colds or bouts of allergic rhinitis (like now, arrrgh!!!). But I just received an email about SaltAire Nasal...
Nosefrida
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 22, 2007
...SEFRIDA might be the best way to get rid of the nasty greenish yellow snot.
The Nosefrida, a nasal aspirator used by Swedish moms and dads for years, is used to suck out the snot from your kid&...
Natural Remedies Against Allergies
in Allergies, on May 9, 2007
...edies for allergies which included the following:
homeopathic medicine: BioAllers , Similasan nasal spray and eye drops
herbal supplements: stinging nettles , eyebright and eyebright ne...
Allergies During Travel
in Allergies, on May 9, 2007
Planning your summer holiday? For people with allergies, there's more to think about than just which swimsuit to bring, or what SPF lotion to get. Planning is a bit more tedious, if you want your holiday as allergy-free as possible. C-Health offers some tips before venturing into the ...
Veramyst Intranasal Corticosteroid Against Nasal and Eye Allergies
in Allergies, on May 1, 2007
... A new intranasal corticosteroid spray has been approved by the US FDA to treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms in adults and children two years old and above. Veramyst is manufactured ...
Scentsitivity: Non-Allergic Rhinitis Due to Scents
in Allergies, on April 25, 2007
... crew at your office to take it easy on the air fresheners and scented cleaning supplies.
A saline nasal spray and over-the-counter antihistamine may help as well, McMahan said.
Thaller said getting...
Endosulfatase Enzyme Predicts Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survival and Recurrence Rates
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 23, 2007
SULF2 , a recently identified heparin-degrading endosulfatase could be used to predict survival and recurrence rates for nasopharyngeal cancer , according to researchers from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center.
The researchers examined tumor tissue from 55 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of ...
Balloon Sinuplasty: A Minimally Invasive Treatment of Acute Sinusitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2007
...is usually clears up within weeks with the help of antibiotics, decongestants or steroid-containing nasal sprays.
However, a quarter of those with chronic condition does not respond to those treatmen...
Comparing Allergy Medications: Antihistamines and Nasal Corticosteroids
in Allergies, on April 19, 2007
...ergy medications) out in the market, hope over to Drug Digest . The pages on antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids compare the most common allergy medicines available in the market in terms of...
Sjögren's Syndrome
in Well Woman Blog, on April 18, 2007
...eyes? Is your mouth dry as dust, sometimes causing you to have difficulty swallowing? Is your nasal area often dry and do your lips and nose have a tendency to be very dried out and perhaps develop so...
Springtime Allergies
in Well Woman Blog, on April 18, 2007
...s will join other allergens in affecting over 45 million Americans, causing itching eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, Nasal congestion and drainage, and sometimes headache. This year, some area...
Patient Feedback on Grazax
in Allergies, on April 10, 2007
... it may work well but it was not to be for me and I am back to square one taking antihistamines and nasal sprays to no effect really! It is a disappointing result for me but I will be keen to know how...
Naturally Boost Immune System to Fight Allergies This Season
in Allergies, on March 28, 2007
...anges contain a natural antihistamine called quercetin, which counteracts the histamines that cause nasal allergies.
Eating spices such as cayenne, ginger, onion, garlic, and horseradish help to thin...
Antibiotics May be Over-prescribed for Sinus Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 25, 2007
...eatment of both acute and chronic rhinosinusitis are antibiotic agents, followed by antihistamines; nasal decongestants; corticosteroids; and antitussive , expectorant and mucolytic agents, resp...
Allergies and Asthma Due to Cockroaches
in Allergies, on March 19, 2007
... in the increasing rates of asthma and other respiratory ailments . Like dust mites, they can cause nasal allergies.
Dacey said the real hazard presented by Blattella germanica is hard to notice, b...
GSK's Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray Against Allergic Rhinitis
in Allergies, on March 1, 2007
... GlaxoSmithKline 's fluticasone furoate nasal spray (FFNS) is currently under US FDA review.
Clinical data from two separate Phase III studies of FFNS, recently presented at the annual mee...
Why Allergic Rhinitis Patients Discontinue Use of Nasal Sprays
in Allergies, on February 27, 2007
... A survey of more than 1,500 allergic rhinitis sufferers who have used a prescription nasal spray showed that patients discontinue their treatment due to discomfort when using the spray device .
S...
Experts Advice on Coping with Allergies
in Allergies, on February 27, 2007
... Reader's Digest offer various experts' advice on how to cope with (nasal) allergies , taking different approaches into consideration.
Have a look at what solutions an allergist, nutrition...
Steroid Free Astelin for Seasonal/Pollen Allergies
in Allergies, on February 26, 2007
... In a 450-patient clinical study, the prescription antihistamine Astelin Nasal Spray showed promising results , relieving the major symptoms of pollen allergy, including sneezing, runny nose and co...
Phenylephrine as Alternative to pseudoephedrine in Allergy Medications
in Allergies, on February 23, 2007
... . The problem is, phenylephrine seems to be less effective. According to some reports, though, the nasal spray form of phenylephrine may work better than the pill form, but nasal sprays should not be...
Minimize Molds in Your Home
in Allergies, on February 13, 2007
... Molds trigger allergic reaction when its spores are inhaled, resulting to sneezing, itching, nasal discharge, congestion and dry, scaling skin. And though molds and mold spores are everywhere, it...
No Anesthesia Injection and No-Drilling Cavity Care, Under Investigation
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 26, 2007
...udy at University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine , funded by Apollonia LLC, testing a nasal spray that numbs the upper teeth.
According to Sebastian Ciancio, D.D.S., principal investig...
Inhaled Steroids Preferred Initial Treatment for Children's Asthma
in Allergies, on January 26, 2007
... Although there are many risks associated with the use of nasal corticosteroids , a long-term study on its use indicated that inhaled corticosteroids are nevertheless the most effective initial dai...
New Dental Procedures May Help Eliminate Dental Phobia
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 24, 2007
... the dentist's.
First, researchers in the school's Center for Dental Studies are testing a nasal spray that numbs the upper teeth, eliminating the need for delivering anesthetic via in...
Allergic Rhinitis Can Trigger Migraines
in Allergies, on January 19, 2007
...mine. The chemical is released by immune cells during allergic reactions.
"We think that when nasal allergies occur, a lot of that histamine here can trigger that very first response in the deve...
Do Oral Contraceptives Lead to Allergies?
in Allergies, on January 10, 2007
...mothers used oral contraceptives within one year of becoming pregnant were 67% more likely to have nasal allergies than the children whose mothers did not use oral contraceptives. The association wa...
Pollen Allergies During Winter
in Allergies, on January 8, 2007
...ht of mold spores that cause allergies and fluctuating temperatures that irritate already-suffering nasal passages. Many patients may confuse an allergic reaction with a common cold.
"The phone ...
Diabetes Vaccine Developed For Children
in Daily Diabetic, on December 20, 2006
...as easy to abolish as measles or the mumps?
The trial will use insulin administered with a nasal spray to children and young adults who are genetically predisposed to developing Type 1 diabet...
Flu Vaccine Recommended for Asthmatics
in Allergies, on October 23, 2006
...and emergency room visits during influenza seasons.
If you're scared of needles, there's a nasal spray version. Ask your doctor if it's appropriate for you.
...
Focus on Claritin, Astelin and Singulair
in Allergies, on October 6, 2006
...gnant or nursing, and are seeking medical relief from their allergic rhinitis or hay fever, Astelin nasal spray may be an option. Note, though, that there have been animal studies showing that Astelin...
Experimental Ragweed Allergy Vaccine: Hay Fever Relief in Just Six Weeks
in Allergies, on October 5, 2006
... Mild to moderate ragweed allergies are conventionally treated using antihistamines or nasal corticosteroids. However, some people do not respond to these drugs, and some experience adverse reacti...
Annual Flu Shot May Protect Cardiovascular Disease Patients, Urges American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Scientific Advisory
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2006
... advisory , are asking heart doctors to administer flu shots to their patients, but not to give the nasal-spray flu vaccine to patients with cardiovascular disease.
This is because patients with card...
Nasal Allergies and Migraines
in Allergies, on August 30, 2006
... If you have nasal allergies such as hay fever or dust mite allergies, have you also had episodes of migraine compounding your misery? IF so, well, it seems you're not alone. Apparently, hist...
Yoga For Seasonal or Pollen Allergies
in Allergies, on August 14, 2006
... to flow into the oral cavity. Doing Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) and Halasana (Plow Pose) can open nasal passages, ensuring proper drainage of sinuses, she says. "But don't keep your head do...
Does Your Cat Have Allergies to Fleas?
in Allergies, on August 7, 2006
...system and may result in coughing, sneezing, and/or wheezing. Sometimes, there may be an associated nasal or ocular (eye) discharge. The third manifestation involves the digestive system , resul...
New Corticosteroid Intranasal Sprays from GlaxoSmithKline
in Allergies, on August 4, 2006
... You might be seeing a new nasal spray against allergic rhinitis in the pharmacy soon. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is just waiting for regulatory approval from the US and European authorities before rel...
Bremelanotide Nasal Spray For Female Sexual Dysfunction Shows Favorable Phase IIa Trial Results
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 3, 2006
...gies, Inc. (AMEX: PTN) and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) seems to be making headway with a nasal spray designed to treat female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) in post-menopausal women. Phas...
