Allergy Vaccine: 6-Shot Cure?
Allergy sufferers got at least two ragweed seasons of relief after only six weekly shots of an experimental vaccine.
Category : Allergies & Asthma : Health & Medical
Reduce Allergy Symptoms With a Profesional Carpet Cleaning
Most residents of North Carolina will close up their windows or change their HVAC filters during pollen season. However, not everyone thinks to have their carpet professionally cleaned for allergens a
Allergies - Ayurveda Concept
The qualities that predominate and the season or conditions that bring on or worsen the allergy reveal the doshas that are involved. Determining the dominant aggravated dosha helps in the creation of an individual-specific treatment plan.
How to Wash Sheets to Kill Dust Mites
Dust mites belong to the spider family. These microscopic creatures eat the dead skin cells shed from humans and pets and are normally harmless since they do not carry any diseases; however, they can create allergic reactions. Lounging areas, mattresses and bedding generally have the most concentrat
Chai Tea Allergy Symptoms
Chai tea contains milk, tea and spices.blue cup and tea from a blue tea-pot image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comChai tea is a beverage often made from a combination of spices, tea, milk and sweetener. The spice blend used in chai tea varies, but generally includes cinnamon, cloves,...
Stem Cell Transplantation in Primary Immunodeficiencies
A review of indications and outcomes of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in primary immunodeficiencies, in light of recent advances in the field.
Impact of Tobacco Smoke on Allergic Airway Disease
Secondhand cigarette smoke can amplify the response to inhaled allergen, and IgE level is over 16-fold higher in nasal lavage fluid despite only 2 hours of exposure a full 4 days earlier.
Allergy Tests
If a person is feeling like they have allergies, they may need to have an allergy test to figure out where the problem is coming from.Allergy testing will involve having skin or blood tests done to determine what substance or allergen is bringing on the problem.Skin tests are the most common because
Asthma Health Center
Asthma (reactive airway disease) affects an estimated 34 million people in the U.S. Find in-depth asthma information, including treatments, triggers, and prevention.
Allergies - Are You Overly Paranoid About Germs?
Each day, the media comes on our television screens and newspapers with new means of preventing filth, bacteria and germs within our homes - might being overly clean be a bad thing? Might we be lowering our immune systems by doing so?
Recent Developments and Future Strategies
Allergy to stinging insects is often considered as a model for immunotherapy of IgE-mediated allergy.
Christmas Trees: Source of Indoor Mold?
Christmas trees may be a source of mold in your home, according to a new study.
What Are the Action Plans For Asthma?
Asthma is a type of severe lung infection in which the airways of your lung get broadened up and inflamed. Various types of diseases are caused by Asthma such as tightness of Chest, breath shortness and coughing for a long time.
Sublingual Immunotherapy in Clinical Trials and Real Life
Sublingual immunotherapy is effective in allergic rhinitis and asthma, but apart from its efficacy, safety is crucial since it's usually self-administered. . .
Understanding the Nature of Hay Fever
Commonly known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is a type of allergic reaction that can cause inflammation in the nasal airways. It usually occurs when an allergen such as pollen or animal dander is taken in by an individual with a sensitized immune system. For this matter, the allergen triggers the
Allergy Shots
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of allergy shots including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Allergen Free Home
For many people a house is not a home if it does not have central heating, fitted carpet, comfortable furniture and heavy curtains. But if you or any member of your family has asthma, then you may not be spending your money wisely. Research shows that it would be better to strip the floorboards, put
Fall Allergies and Sinusitis
Autumn has arrived, and you can’t stop sneezing and sniffling. What’s going on? You may be suffering from allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Thirty million Americans do, and symptoms typically flare in fall.
Alleviating Pollen Allergies With an Indoor Air Purifier
Have you ever wondered if an indoor air purifier is the answer when it comes to alleviating pollen allergies? If you have, then this could be the article that you've been looking for.
Treating Urticaria With Acupuncture
Acupuncture is no stranger in the wide variety of medicines made available to people suffering from urticaria. Although this ancient Chinese medicine involving pressure points can come as a last thoug