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Cats to protect children from asthma

...g to this, a lack of early exposure to bacteria or allergens keeps one branch of our immune system, mediated by...ked at the immune reactions of 226 children to cat allergens in their hormones. They found that 1 in 5 of the children showed an immune response to cat dandruff ...

Cleanliness might lead to Asthma

...ren who were exposed to more dust. Exposure to the allergens appeared to protect the children, leading the investigators to suggest even lower levels of exposure are helpful. The researchers believe their results support the theory that improvements in public health and hygiene over the past century may have ...

Allergies: A major health problem

... your pets sleep in there. Strict avoidance of the allergens is the first step in getting rid of this health ca... desensitize, a series of allergy shots containing allergens may be given to the patients that has a chance of reducing the allergy symptoms over a long periods ...

The Downside of Asthma Medication

...g the airway and reducing airway responsiveness to allergens that cause it to restrict and cause an acute attack. Many people with asthma rely heavily on these medications, sometimes taking them several times a day. Previous research suggests regular use could increase sensitivity to airway constriction and th...

Infant Fevers Found to Reduce Allergy Risk Later In Life

...Researchers tested the children for sensitivity to allergens such as dust mites, ragweed and cats. Results show 50 percent of children who did not experience fevers had allergies at age 6 or 7. Nearly 47 percent of children who experienced one fever before age 1, became allergy-prone. However, only about 30 ...

The Harmful Effects Of Cigarette Smoke

...rway disorders: allergic sensitization to inhalant allergens (like pollen), allergic rhinitis, wheezing and res...sed the risk of allergic sensitization to inhalant allergens and wheezing. However, the risk was only seen in children who had a genetic predisposition to allerg...

How Effective Is Your Hand Wash Solution ?

...ed the peanut allergens. However, plain water left allergens on three of 12 hands, and the hand sanitizer left allergens on six of 12 hands. Researchers say the hand sanitizers may not be as effective as some might think...

Controlling Allergies Before They Start

...could be the perfect treatment. After exposure to allergens such as pollen, the body produces a variety of antibodies that sensitize mast cells to produce the chemical histamine. Re-exposure to the allergen causes allergic symptoms. Anti-histamines only block histamine. Researchers say the new drug works by b...

The Adverse Effects Of Asthma Medication

...g the airway and reducing airway responsiveness to allergens that cause it to restrict and cause an acute attack. Many people with asthma rely heavily on these medications, sometimes taking them several times a day. Previous research suggests regular use could increase sensitivity to airway constriction and ...

Simple Steps To Help Fight Asthma

...rvention program designed to educate parents about allergens and tobacco smoke could help reduce symptoms of as...ducate the children’s parents about ways to reduce allergens and exposure to tobacco smoke. Parents of the children were also given special bedding and air purif...

The Side Effects Of Asthma Medication

...g the airway and reducing airway responsiveness to allergens that cause it to restrict and cause an acute attack. Many people with asthma rely heavily on these medications, sometimes taking them several times a day. Previous research suggests regular use could increase sensitivity to airway constriction and ...

Babies Born By C- section At A Greater Risk for Allergies

...es were then taken to check for antibodies to food allergens including eggs, cows’ milk, and soy protein. Mothers also completed food diaries on their babies’ health and eating habits. It was observed that babies born by C-section were significantly more likely to have diarrhea during their first year of life...

Mouse Allergen Found In Homes Could Trigger Asthma In Kids

...with rodents. Prior to this study, airborne mouse allergens had not been measured in inner-city homes, and their relationship to settled dust mouse allergen levels was unknown. Researchers conducted a study which involved 100 inner-city, school-age children with asthma. Each of the children underwent skin tes...

Research shows steady rise in allergic diseases

...e had been a steady rise in diseases caused due to allergens since the last quarter of the last century.// Th...amples were all tested for the common test against allergens called Phadiatop. The samples that were positive were also tested for levels of a specific IgE. This...

Childhood asthma may be triggered by cockroach allergens

Cockroach allergens can increase asthma attacks in children much more than// allergens from dust mites or pets. The research, funded by National Institute of Environmental Health Science...

Risk of allergy more to children staying in day care centers

... the symptoms experienced by people in presence of allergens are sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, shortness of ...f 89 day care centers had found out at least seven allergens from dust mites, fungus, cats, dogs, cockroaches, and rats present in the day care centers that can ...

Parent’s mental state may affect the childhood asthm

...a, or chronic urticaria if they are exposed to the allergens that can specifically cause these health hazards. After looking into the health records of 9240 parent child pairs, research says that major depression and panic attacks in the parent can increase the risk of having atopic disorders in children. Thi...

Umbilical Cord Blood Could Predict Childhood Allergies

... than environmental exposure , or non-exposure, to allergens say researchers according to a new study . // Th... of allergy and asthma also had high antibodies to allergens in their umbilical cord blood at birth. Thus researchers conclude saying that high antibody levels ...

Need For Awareness Of Allergenic Foods

...ved ingredients), which will have to be labeled as allergens in accordance with the European Union directive. Mills and Breiteneder, writing in the review, state that there are also associated concerns about the hazards of the so-called cross-contact allergens, which may arise from use of common or adjacent ...

Childhood Asthma Can Be Kept Under Control By Cost-Effective Home Based Interventions

...home-based program focused on six major classes of allergens that trigger asthma symptoms and included dust mit...ilored to each child's sensitivity to the selected allergens and evidence of exposure to these asthma triggers. Participants received educational home visits t...

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