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Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
...allergies. As a result, people may not inherit their parents' specific allergies to ragweed or pollen, but will have an increased likelihood of developing an allergy in general, particularly when ...
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...
Dokument der Hilflosigkeit im Hauptmeinungsstrom der Pharmalobby
in Allergizer, on June 3, 2009
...and leiden unter Allergien. Ihr Immunsystem läuft Amok und attackiert harmlose Stoffe wie Pollen oder Katzenhaare. Die Folgen sind tränende Augen, juckender Ausschlag, Asthma oder gar ein lebensgefähr...
Vitamin D and Turmeric Supplements Against Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2009
... © Raveesh Vyas Do you know that Vitamin D and turmeric supplements may help in coping with (pollen) allergies ?
In animal studies, turmeric prevents the release of histamine from mast cells. I...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...rugs instead of wall-to-wall carpeting - Wall-to-wall carpeting can attract and hold indoor dirt, pollen, pet hair and mold spores and many contain chemicals. Vacuuming can remove some surface dirt, ...
Indoor Air Pollution
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...quot;Many people don't realize that their home can be a breeding ground for allergens, such as pollen, dust mite debris, mold spores and other particles that may be airborne. Other things in the a...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...a rugs instead of wall-to-wall carpeting - Wall-to-wall carpeting can attract and hold indoor dirt, pollen, pet hair and mold spores and many contain chemicals. Vacuuming can remove some surface dirt,...
Visine-A for Eye Allergy Relief
in Allergies, on April 25, 2009
... It's indicated for adults and children at least 6 years old to relieve itchy, red eyes due to: pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander.
More information here .
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Increasing Rates of Oral Allergy Syndrome
in Allergies, on April 20, 2009
...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 of bananas, cucumbers, melons,...
Beschwerdefrei durch das Essen?
in Allergizer, on April 8, 2009
© thiemadotcom Ausprobieren müssen Sie es selbst, ohne Ihren Arzt oder Apotheker zu fragen, auch wenn die Zusatzstoffe in Nahrungsmitteln teilweise die Qualität von Pharmazeutika haben, die süchtig oder abhängig machen. Lassen Sie gezielt EIN Nahrungsmittel weg und beobachten Sie sich ...
Top Asthma Capitals for 2009
in Allergies, on April 6, 2009
... groups:
* Prevalence Factors - morbidity and mortality statistics
* Risk Factors - air quality, pollen, "100% smoke-free" laws, poverty and more
* Medical Factors - medication usage and...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
...the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract particularly the nose and eyes. Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithelium of allergic patients bu...
Rite Aid for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 27, 2009
...ate Program. Through the website, you can also access additional allergy information, such as local pollen counts by zip code, the latest research from the AAAAI and interactive games and puzzles that...
VIdeo: Protect Yourself During the Spring Allergy Season
in Allergies, on March 24, 2009
Has spring sprung in your neck of the woods? Here's a video courtesy of CNN featuring ways to avoid the worst of the spring allergy season:
Embedded video from CNN Video
Spring is a wonderful time of the year; I hope you get to enjoy it, too, despite the allergies!
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 22, 2009
...sitisation involves treatment with small doses of a highly purified allergen extract (such as grass pollen) which builds up immunity and enables the patient to tolerate higher levels of the allergen. ...
Blocking Allergies with Pre-Treatment
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
...eeks before the allergy season starts. While they might vary by a week or so from year to year, the pollen seasons are really quite predictable, says Hugh H. Windom, MD, associate clinical profess...
Coping with Winter Allergies
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7864243 Those who suffer from hay fever or pollen allergies get a reprieve during winter. With virtually no pollens floating in the air, people are likely to...
Does Your Cat Suffer from Allergies?
in Allergies, on December 21, 2008
...uivalent of nasal allergies in people, these are allergic reactions to dust mites, mildew, mold, or pollen.
See the Pet's Doctor for more info, including possible treatments. If you suspect ...
Hypoallergenic Flowers
in Allergies, on December 20, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5588638 Just because you have pollen allergies does not mean that you must stay away from flowers all your life. Aside from possible medications, the right c...
Warum eine Kontroverse um MCS und nicht um AIDS?
in Allergizer, on December 3, 2008
...m führt MCS in den Medien trotz seiner Häufigkeit in den USA (warum wohl?) im Vergleich zu Pollen- und Tierallergien ein Schattendasein?
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Allergie aus USA - Naturheilkunde gegen Ambrosia
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on October 17, 2008
...Homöopathie.
Wenn jetzt der Hals kratzt und die Nase läuft, denkt man am wenigsten an eine Pollenallergie. Auslöser solcher "Heuschnupfen"-Attacken im Herbst kann aber die nordamerikanisch...
FDA Approves Nasacort AQ for Children 2-5 Years Old
in Allergies, on October 10, 2008
Based 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 years old. Previously, the cut-off age was 6 years old (as of writing the Nasacort website still ...
11 Unusual Allergy Triggers
in Allergies, on September 30, 2008
...are to solve the problem, you've got to pinpoint the problem!
It could be the usual suspects - pollen, dust mites, pet dander. None of the above? Check out this slideshow from Health magazine a...
Urlaubsplanung ohne Qualen!
in Allergizer, on September 27, 2008
...en. Entscheidend sind die angesteuerten Ziele.
Ab einer Höhe von 3 000 m ist die Luft praktisch pollenfrei. Wer also einen Ausflug in die Berge plant, ist gut bedient. Alle, die nicht so hoch hinaus m...
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 dose of antihistamine, I'm often left with a hoarse voice and scratchy sore throat long after the...
Vaccine Allergies
in Allergies, on September 11, 2008
...n allergies crept into our sphere of reality. Food allergies, and later allergies to insect stings, pollen, dust mites, as well as asthma, became a big topic in our household.
This time around, with ...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...als the immune system becomes biased and produces IgE antibodies against harmless agents such as pollen, dust mites or animal hair. These IgE antibodies then work in conjunction with certain cells to ...
Climate Change and Allergies
in Allergies, on August 23, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ryan Balderas
A recent Newsweek article discusses the effects of global warming on the prevalence of different types of allergies. Ragweed allergies, which account for the majority of seasonal allergies that peaks around this time of the year, are expected to ...
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) .
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Nasal Allergies and Snoring
in Allergies, on July 25, 2008
...ant in chronic snoring. Seasonal allergies, such as those triggered during the Tampa Bay oak pollen season from January through April, may also be severe enough to cause or aggravate snoring.
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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...
4th of July and Smoke Allergies
in Allergies, on July 4, 2008
...precautions against possible allergic reactions not just from from food, but also to insect stings, pollens, and other outdoor allergies. Apparently, if you are allergic to certain types of pollen, yo...
Schlechte Luft in Neubauten
in Bauen - aber richtig, on July 3, 2008
...Vorsicht ist auch für Allergiker geboten, denn nicht immer halten die Lüftungssysteme Pollen zurück.
Hier finden Sie den ganzen Artikel.
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Allergien: Gibt es ganzheitliche, alternative Behandlungsmethoden?
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on June 24, 2008
...r Allergie sind oft körperfremde Eiweiße. Problematisch sind vor allem Pollen, Insektengifte, Arzneimittel sowie Bestandteile in Lebensmitteln und kosmetischen Produkten. Den Begriff "Allergie&qu...
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 seems t...
LPGA player Jill McGill Urges You to Challenge Your Course and Seek Allergy Treatment
in Allergies, on June 21, 2008
Photo Source: Jill McGill Website professional golfer Jill McGill suffers from allergies but that didn't help her from pursuing golf, and recording more than 20 top 10 finishes since she started touring with the LPGA in 1996.
She says, "I'm allergic to almost everythin...
Pollen.com Features Pollen History, Two-City Comparison Chart and Online Shop for Allergy Products
in Allergies, on June 16, 2008
... The Pollen.com website has introduced several new features for its users.
Pollen History provides you a 30-day allergy index history according to your zip code. You can use the chart to track...
Ambrosia als Allergieauslöser
in Allergizer, on June 5, 2008
... So berichtet der Tagesspiegel :
Das Kraut Ambrosia ist mit dem stärksten aller bekannten Pollenallergene ausgestattet und quält damit jeden, der zu Heuschnupfen neigt. Die steigenden Temperaturen...
Probiotic Drink Yakult May Ease Hay Fever
in Allergies, on June 3, 2008
...been widely studied for its health promoting properties.
Blood samples were taken before the grass pollen season, then again when it was at its peak (June), and 4 weeks after the end of season.
The...
Natural Methods of Relieving Seasonal Allergies
in Allergies, on May 27, 2008
... fenugreek, can thin mucous secretions and clear nasal passages. If you have ragweed or other weed pollen allergies, Clifford Bassett, MD, told WebMD, "avoid eating Melon , banana, cucumber...
Costs of Allergy Treatment
in Allergies, on May 6, 2008
© stopnlook
Now that the allergy season has started, how much do you spend on allergy medications? How much is your temporary relief costing you? Dr. Daniel More offers some ways to cut corners with cheap allergy treatments .
Still, if you have severe allergies, allergy medications can e...
Hightech-Anti-Pollen-Filter
in Daily Gadget, on April 30, 2008
... für Allergiker wie mich gibt es in Asien mittlerweile fast überall zu kaufen: das Hightech-Anti-Pollen-Filter-Set .
Erinnern ein wenig an Ohropax , nur halt für die Nase. Sieht vielleicht nicht s...
Allergien? Hunde sind hilfreich
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on April 30, 2008
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Wachsen Kinder in einem Haushalt mit Hund auf, reagiert ihr Immunsystem besonders gelassen auf Pollen und andere Allergene. Das haben deutsche Forscher anhand der Daten von mehr als 3.000 Familie...
Autofahren mit Allergie
in Allergizer, on April 29, 2008
... zusammengestellt, wie Sie sich im Straßenverkehr schützen können.
Ein Beispiel sind Pollenfilter. Diese sollten nicht nur eingebaut sondern regelmäßig ausgewechselt werden, um einen optimalen Effekt...
Spring Allergy Capitals for 2008
in Allergies, on April 18, 2008
... (pdf file). These are the 100 most challenging places to live in for someone who has hay fever or pollen allergies. the ranking has been based on three factors: pollen scores (airborne grass/tree/we...
Bromelain and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 11, 2008
© visualdensity
Usually used in conjunction with quercetin as an alternative therapy for allergies is bromelain , a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapples. Bromelain is typically marketed as a natural anti-inflammatory for the treatment of arthritis, sinusitis and injuries where there...
Quercetin and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 10, 2008
Looking for alternative therapies for your allergies? There is a myriad of options out there, some approaches with more scientific backing than others. One of the dietary supplements out there that is said to have substantial scientific evidence demonstrating its efficacy is the use of quercet...
Birkenpollen diesmal besonders aufdringlich
in Allergizer, on April 7, 2008
...g der " apotheken umschau ", so ist in diesem Jahr ein besonders intensiver Pollenflug zu erwarten:
Da die Birke in der Regel alle zwei Jahre besonders viele Pollen ausschüttet und ...
FDA Investigates Link Between Use of Singulair and Behavioral Changes Including Suicidal Tendencies
in Allergies, on March 28, 2008
The US FDA is investigating a possible association between the use of Singulair (Montelukast) and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide. Singulair is a once-a-day medicine classified as as leukotriene receptor antagonists used to treat asthma and sympt...
Survey Says: Allergies Can Have Deep Emotional Impact
in Allergies, on March 26, 2008
If you or someone real close to you have allergies, you'd know that its impact on one's quality of life is not insignificant. It's easy for someone who has never suffered from allergies to say that I or allergic people are being melodramatic and are exaggerating, but I guess it takes...
'Allergies Are No Laughing Matter' Campaign
in Allergies, on March 5, 2008
...s spring."
Allergy Savvy also offers tips for parents of children with seasonal allergies (pollen allergies/hay fever), dust mite allergies, and pet allergies.
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Allergien als Unfallursache
in Allergizer, on March 4, 2008
...man bei Tempo 80 km/h einen Niesanfall bekommt.
Was also tun? In erster Linie sollten die Pollenfilter regelmäßig gewechselt werden. So können eindringende Schadstoffe aber auch Pollen und Ozon fast...
Frühlings-Accessoire
in Feschsamma, on February 27, 2008
...Was kann es schöneres geben?!
Der Frühling marschiert soeben ein, die Blumen blühen, die Pollen fliegen, meine Augen quellen auf, meine Nase verstopft, ich habe heuschnupfen ...
Moment.. jetzt n...
Allergiker: Pollenflugkalender regional
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on February 20, 2008
... Eine aktuelle Auswertung aller Pollenflugdaten der vergangenen sieben Jahren zeigt für Deutschland geänderte Prognosen in der Pollenbelastung. Im Vergleich zu den vergangenen Jahren ist der Pollen...
Nie mehr Heuschnupfen
in Allergizer, on February 16, 2008
... gibt es offensichtlich neuerdings eine Turbo-Impfung:
Sie hilft noch jetzt gegen die Gräserpollenallergie, die im Sommer akut wird. Beim Arzt bekommen Sie zu Beginn zwei Spritzen an einem Tag, fün...
Fight Spring Allergies Now
in Allergies, on January 28, 2008
... I know, for a lot of you, spring is not yet exactly in the air, but if you have hay fever or pollen allergies, it's just the right time to think about it and plan your course of action to min...
Allergiker, Heuschnupfen: Hasel und Erle schon jetzt!
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on January 24, 2008
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Allergiker aufgepasst! hasel - und Erlenpollen fliegen bereits wieder!
Die milde Witterung in den vergangenen Wochen sorgt dafür dass bereits jetzt, im Januar in einigen Gebieten Deutschlan...
Allergies May Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer
in Allergies, on December 31, 2007
Cursing your allergies? Don't. A new study involving allergy patients in Canada indicates that a history of allergies or hay fever may protect you from developing pancreatic cancer .
A total of 276 pancreatic cancer cases and 378 controls were included in the study.
The investigators fo...
Auf die Nuss gekommen
in Allergizer, on December 26, 2007
... Die Pollen fliegen momentan ja nicht. Heuschnupfenopfer können also getrost aufatmen. Anderen geht es nicht so gut. Denn sie reagieren auf Nüsse und Gewürze. Deren Hochsaison ist zu Weihnachten. Un...
Allergies in School
in Allergies, on December 21, 2007
...hool ".
The usual culprits could be chalk dust, dust mites, dander from the class pet, or pollen for open windows (of course there's also food allergies, but that manifests different sym...
Free Allergy Booklets from Claritin
in Allergies, on December 13, 2007
Claritin is offering free story booklets for kids with indoor and seasonal allergies .
There are three booklets to be had:
Casey learns about her indoor allergies
Casey learns about her seasonal allergies
Casey learns about her seasonal allergies (En espanol )
Or you may also...
Christmas Trees and Allergies
in Allergies, on December 11, 2007
...Our Christmas tree is up!
It's artificial, so no mold spores and pollen to worry about . It's new, this being our first Christmas in the tropics, and I've also intentionally kept ...
Christmas Gift Ideas for Allergy Sufferers
in Allergies, on November 30, 2007
Shopping for christmas gifts to all your loved ones can be stressful enough. But ideas can run even drier when trying to come up with an appropriate gift for someone with a host of allergies.
Sheree Welshimer has listed a number of gift ideas for allergy sufferers . Natural, fragrance f...
Allergy Fall Capitals 2007
in Allergies, on November 29, 2007
...s to live for people with fall allergies. The rankings were based on these three main factors:
Pollen scores (airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores)
Number of allergy medications used p...
Zahnersatz: auf Gesundheitsverträglichkeit achten
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on November 28, 2007
... Nicht nur Hausstaub, Pollen oder Lebensmittel können Allergien verursachen, sondern auch Zahnmaterialien, insbesondere Metalllegierungen. Deshalb ist die richtige Materialwahl besonders wichtig und...
Allergy-Friendly Flowers
in Allergies, on November 26, 2007
...You have pollen allergies but love flowers. Or maybe thinking of bringing someone flowers. Or perhaps attending a wedding or some flowery event. Are you doomed?
Depending on what flowers make u...
Was die Nase alles kann
in Allergizer, on November 23, 2007
...für die Lunge noch verträglicher. Die Allergie: Die Nase filtert natürlich auch Pollen aus (und diverse andere Stoffe, die Allergien hervorrufen können). Normalerweise nur, weil sie einfach zu den &q...
Pataday Relieves Eye Itchiness Due to Allergies
in Allergies, on November 16, 2007
... Here's something that has been demonstrated to relieve itchy eyes due to pollen (hay fever) or pet allergies: topical olopatadine 0.2% (sold under the brand Pataday , manufactured by Alcon, I...
Christmas Trees and Indoor Allergies
in Allergies, on November 15, 2007
Just a bit more than a month to go, but I know that a lot of you are already getting the trimmings ready for your Christmas trees. I know a lot who have opted for artificial trees, and they even have them up already!
If you have dust mite allergies, make sure you get your tree and trimmings a...
Lässt Laub Sie niesen?
in Allergizer, on November 13, 2007
...Laub zurückzuführen ist. Wissen Sie, wer Schuld daran ist? Da tummeln sich nicht etwa verspätete Pollen auf dem prachtvollen Blattwerk. Es sind Schimmelpilze, die sich daran machen, das Laub aufzufres...
