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Allergies & Asthma : Health & Medical
Causes of Asthma in Babies
Asthma is a chronic condition which mainly affects the respiratory system. This age old condition have plagued and baffled humanity for the longest time and it is only now, with the help of advanced medical science and new technologies that we are slowly beginning to unravel its inner workings.
Substitute Products for Rubber Gloves
Latex rubber gloves are a common trigger of allergic reactions and skin irritation known as contact dermatitis. A range of hypoallergenic substitutes are available for people with a latex sensitivity or latex allergy. For people with low sensitivity, hypoallergenic latex gloves with...
What Are the Causes of Asthma
There are many things you need to know about asthma and many think they are knowledgeable enough especially about its cure. However, knowledge on its cure is no use unless you figure out what's causing it. The real cause of asthma is still unclear.
Ahh-Choo, Not Again!
Millions of Americans suffer from a variety of allergies. It's not always possible or realistic to avoid these allergens.Air cleaners are available to the make the home or office a place one can breathe easy!
Managing Hay fever
This article will explain what is hay fever, the symptoms of hay fever and the options available to manage hay fever
Dust Mites Bites, Allergies, and Air Purifiers
Do dust mites bite? Maybe, maybe not. However, they can cause an allergic-type skin reaction when they simply come into close contact with humans. Dust mites have "chelicerae," which is the technical term for the double pincer-like mouths in arachnids and crustaceans.
A Step-By-Step Guide to Treat Pollen Allergies
Pollen allergies may result in several symptoms that may include general malaise, coughing, runny eyes, sneezing, and sniffling. This type of allergy is also commonly referred to as hay fever. The individuals prone to these allergies usually suffer during the fall and spring months. Following is a s
The Effects of Asthma on the Brain
Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects the airways. During an asthma attack, muscles that are around the airways tighten, which causes swelling of the the airways' linings. The swelling allows less oxygen to be taken in by the body and used by vital organs. When treated quickly, the effects
Iraq War Veterans Face Allergy Risks
U.S. soldiers who serve in Iraq may be at increased risk of developing allergies, a new study suggests.
How to prevent a DDoS attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a method of compromising a machine over the Internet by attacking vulnerabilities in the software or applications it is running. The result of such an attack is that the computer being targeted will crash under a flood of data. As DDoS attacks become
Allergy Effects on the Liver and Colon
The liver is the largest gland in the body. Amongst other things, it is a detoxifying agent and a blood reservoir. It breaks down waste matter in the blood and manufactures blood proteins; converting sugar and carbohydrates into glycogen, which it then stores for the manufacture of glucose when need
Fertilizer Deficiency Symptoms in Corn
Identifying nutrient deficiencies in corn requires a keen eye and attention to detail when inspecting the foliage. Although some signs are subtle and easy to overlook or mistakenly attribute to improper watering or adverse weather conditions, severe deficiencies produce pronounced symptoms visible i
Children's Allergies
Children's allergies can be worrisome for new parents because children are so vulnerable to developing new allergies and their immune system is not fully developed. A child can have symptoms from a food related allergy or from being exposed to something by breathing it in or through direct cont
Asthma - The Symptoms
Asthma is a condition that affects the airways these are small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. When the airways are irritated they begin to swell and cause difficulty in breathing which is one of the symptoms of asthma.
Asthma Effects
Asthma affects approximately 300 million people across the globe, and has been found to be the number one reason for the hospitalization of children. According to The Collaborative on Health and the Environment, asthma is responsible for every one in 250 deaths throughout the world, and the numbers
What You Need to Know about Allergies
Somewhere around 45 million American are affected by allergies. An allergic reaction is a response by your immune system to a substance it thinks is a harmful allergen. It reacts by releasing histamines which causes inflammatory reactions involving digestive, skin and/or respiratory systems. Always
Chronic Urticaria Causes - Some Things To Know
Are you looking to get yourself informed about urticaria? If yes then this is just the right article for you to read because it is going to provide you with information regarding urticaria and chronic urticaria causes. You may or may not be aware of the fact that there are two types or in other word
Natural Remedies For Hay Fever - 9 Essential Foods To Help You Fight It
As sprays and antihistamines are rejected by more and more hay fever suferers, natural remedies are receiving more attention than ever before. This article summarises 9 natural foods and herbs that wi