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Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Gluten Allergies
Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by admin.
When patients with celiac disease consume foods containing gluten – a protein present in wheat, barley and rye – their immune systems send out an alarm, triggering a response that can damage their intestines and prevent them from absorbing certain nutrients. Now, scientists have pinpointed the culprits most responsible for this harmful reaction: three small [...]
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Shrimp allergies may wane with age
Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by admin.
A new study finds that adults who are allergic to shrimp tend to have a less intense immune-system reaction to the shellfish compared with children — raising the possibility that some allergy sufferers build up a tolerance to shrimp as they grow older. Allergies to shellfish, such as shrimp, lobster and clams, are among the [...]
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Allergy Season to Get Worse with Climate Change
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Allergy sufferers like to claim – in between sniffles – that each spring’s allergy season is worse than the last. But this year, they might actually be right. Thanks to an unusually cold and snowy winter, followed by an early and warm spring, pollen counts are through the roof in much of the U.S., especially [...]
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Americans Sneeze More As Allergies Mysteriously Increase
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by admin.
If you think you’re seeing more people sneezing and tearing up this allergy season, you might be right. Studies show that allergies are on the rise in developed countries, including the United States – not just seasonal allergies, but allergies of all kinds. An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to what are [...]
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Some Allergy Sufferers Can Skip the Sneezing Season
Posted on 28. Mar, 2010 by admin.
People who sneeze and wheeze all spring long may be making some common mistakes that make it difficult for them to keep their allergies under control, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Before the allergy season kicks into high gear, consider these tips to prevent symptoms: Don’t assume you know exactly [...]
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Severe allergic reaction to meat may not be rare
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Eating meat may be a much more common trigger for anaphylaxis — a severe and potentially deadly allergic reaction — than previously thought, U.S. researchers said on Sunday. A study of 60 patients who had unexplained severe allergic reactions suggests that a compound in meat known as alpha-galactose may be the culprit, according to research [...]
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Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by admin.
A carbohydrate in meat called alpha-gal may be the unrecognized cause of recurring severe allergic reactions in some patients, a new study suggests. The study included 60 people in Australia and the United States who experienced the recurrent severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis with no known cause. Allergy tests revealed that 25 of the [...]
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Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by admin.
A blood test may help identify children with milk allergy who can tolerate baked-milk products and those who may have a serious allergic reaction to any form of cow’s milk, a new study shows. Previous research found that up to 75 percent of children with milk allergy can tolerate heated milk. This new study found [...]
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Pill shows lasting benefits against hay fever
Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by admin.
A medication that allows hay fever sufferers to get allergy shots in the form of a pill seems to have lasting benefits, a new study finds. The drug, called Grazax, is a prescription medication approved in Europe for the treatment of allergies to grass pollen, one of the major triggers of springtime hay fever. The [...]
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Review Of Austin Hepa Allergy Machine
Posted on 05. Nov, 2008 by admin.
Review Of Austin Hepa Allergy Machine Different people buy air purifiers for different reasons. Yes the primary reason would always be to breathe healthier air, but some might need a device which will protect him from aggravating his asthma situation while others might buy it to protect themselves from contaminated diseases. There are those who [...]