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A way to eradicate allergy

...fect the nasal cavity and sinuses, such as a runny nose and eyes. Almost anything can cause allergy-type symptoms - perfumes, sinus infections, exercise, dust, cold air - whether it's an allergy or not. Allergy tests come in many shapes and forms. One of the better-known methods is the skin prick test. ...

Allergies: A major health problem

... on our body. When allergy explosions occur in the nose and sinuses it is known as hay fever or allergic “rhinitis”. When it occurs in lungs we call it as asthma. In the event of symptoms surfacing on the skin it is described as “hives”. When it attacks the whole body violently it is known as “anaphylaxis...

Electronic nose by Italian scientists

Italian scientists have developed an electronic nose which is capable of sniffing out distinctive odor ...patients and proved to be accurate. The electronic nose is a 12 cm cube with sensors mirroring the human olfactory system. The patient is asked to exhale in...

Brain Temperature Tunnel dicovered

...covered that a small area of skin near the eye and nose is the entry point of the brain temperature tunnel. //He says this area of facial skin contains the highest amount of light energy on the surface of the human body. He performed temperature and thermal energy measurements that allowed him to determin...

New Treatment for Rosacea

...skin disease that causes persistent redness on the nose and cheeks. Researchers applied a new formulation of azelaic acid gel to the faces of rosacea sufferers. //The new product contains 15 percent azelaic acid and is specifically made for rosacea. Typically it has a different formula and is used to tre...

Infant Fevers Found to Reduce Allergy Risk Later In Life

...ever-inducing infections involving the eyes, ears, nose or throat were associated with a lower risk of developing allergies .It also was interesting that the more fevers an infant had, the less likely it was that he or she would be sensitive to allergies. Researchers say this study supports the hygiene ...

Women Worse Affected By Chronic Cough

...ost often caused by a postnasal drip syndrome from nose and sinus diseases, asthma, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.”...

The Effectiveness Of Antibacterial Products In Reducing Infection

...irect contact and by air is to cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. In addition, wash hands frequently. Thus researchers conclude that the decision to use antibacterial products to prevent disease transmission depends on the specific location (home, work, school, etc.) and whether there a...

Your Wheezing Could be Due To Your Bed

...he bedding environment immediately adjacent to the nose and mouth needs to be taken care of as it may provoke respiratory disorders....

Laser Surgery for Allergy

...McFarlane's problem was swollen tissues inside her nose that made it hard for her to breathe."I was severely congested. Had a lot of pressure, in my head, nose runny, eyes -- runny and itchy." McFarlane who was treated by the laser technique is pleased and s...

Oral examination may not predict relationship between snoring and sleep disturbance

...study which takes an anatomical look into the ear, nose and mouth, showed no difference from those without sleep disturbances. The study then concludes that medical history of the patients, oral examination or any such factors cannot be used, either singularly or in conjunction, to predict patterns of s...

Diagnosing Sleep Apnea By Overnight Sleep Testing Method

After studying 100 patients at an ear , nose and throat clinic researchers say people who go to the doctor complaining of snoring // shouldn't expect to receive a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome ( OSAS ) based on a routine examination alone instead an overnight sleep testing needs...

Treatment For Sleep Apnea Found To Lower Blood Glucose Levels

...k that supplies a steady stream of air through the nose during sleep. This airflow keeps the nasal passages open to prevent airway collapse. It was observed that when CPAP was used for at least four hours every day, participants had a significant reduction in glucose levels. Patients with diabetes who ke...

Simple Urine Test Can Help To Monitor Disfiguring Birthmarks

... sit there and do nothing, or go on to destroy the nose or other nearby tissues. What we've shown that the presence of MMPs in urine correlates with how aggressive the lesions are." News Extract from - http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/. Contact: Elizabeth Andrewselizabeth.andrews@childrens.harv...

“Yes, I need Cosmetic surgery” – view of majority wome

... undergoing pre-operative cosmetic procedures like nose shaping, lip pop-ups and breast enlargement. These women are aged between 25 to 45 years of age and wanted to change the way they look, as they are not happy with the way they look. The study revealed that 64% of the women has said that these proce...

Three Tropical Parasites Genetic Code Unravelled

...ckness" or "Andean sickness".Disfigurements of the nose and mouth led to it being called "white leprosy". In 1901, Leishman identified certain organisms in smears taken from the spleen of a patient who had died from "dum-dum fever". At the time "Dum-dum", a town not far from Calcutta, was considered to ...

Air Pollution Linked To Heart Disease And Heart Attacks

...t term the pollution can cause irritation to eyes, nose and throat, respiratory tract infections like bronchitis, pneumonia; and other conditions like nausea and asthma. In the long term, the effects on health may be chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, or even damage to vital organs like liver, kidn...

Research Identifies The Causes Of Snoring

...snoring group, which implies that obstacles in the nose are not responsible for snoring but may amplify the loudness. Source: Newswise...

Understanding The Role Of Olfaction In Taste

...n that sensing an odour "orthonasally" through the nose triggers the perception that it is coming from the...ay researchers. Researchers say that pinching the nose while eating or drinking which blocks airflow from the mouth through the olfactory system - stops fl...

Gamma Knife Offers New Hope For Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients

...trigger zones' such as the side of the face of the nose or even while brushing. Until now, the best way of treating the condition was sectioning the nerve, which was a risky procedure....

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