Occupational Allergy
Occupational Allergy An occupational allergy is an allergic reaction to a substance present in the workplace. Occupational allergies are often contact or inhalation allergies. The symptoms of an occupational allergy are extremely diverse and depend on the type of allergen.Exposure to organic dusts, chemicals, or animals at work can cause the development of all sorts […]
Food Allergy
Food Allergy What is Food Allergy? Food Allergy is an abnormal response of immune system triggered by food. Most of the reactions are IgE mediated. It can involve skin, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract and in severe cases cardiovascular. Manifestations may happen immediately post ingestion, though in some cases it may take hours to days.It can […]
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is a common allergic condition of nose induced by an immunoglobulin E mediated inflammatory reaction after exposure to an antigen.It can be seasonal, year round or occupationa Symptoms 1 Nasal congestion 2 Nasal itchiness 3 Post nasal drip 4 Nasal discharge 5 Sneezing 6 Itching of eye, ears and […]
Allergy March
Allergy March Allergy March The prevalence of childhood allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis, has increased exponentially.Atopic March, sometime called Allergic March, refers to the natural history or typical progression of allergic diseases that often begin early in life. These include atopic dermatitis (eczema), food allergy, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) […]
Eczema
Eczema What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin in children and adults.The disease is characterized by itch, rash and frequent skin infections.The disease is characterized by itch, rash and frequent skin infections. How prevalent is AD in children? Incidence–>10 % children are affected. What are the […]
Indoor and Outdoor pollution
Indoor and Outdoor pollution Outdoor “Criterion” Air Pollutants 1 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 2 Ozone (O3) 3 Particulates (PM10, PM2.5, PN0.1) 4 Air toxics (Carcinogens) 5 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx = NO, NO2) 6 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 7 Lead (Pb) 8 Benzene, Benzo _-pyrene, Formaldehyde, Toluene, Xylene Indoor Air Pollutants 1 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 2 Particulates […]
Urticaria
Urticaria Urticaria Acute Urticaria is said to affect 10 to 20 % of population at sometime during life, it is most common in young adults. It is also known as hives, are an outbreak of swollen, pale, red, bumps, patches on the skin that appear suddenly-either as a result of allergies or for other reasons.Episodes […]
Food Allergens
Food Allergens Although nearly any food is capable of causing an allergic reaction, only eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions. These foods are:Peanuts, treenuts, milk, egg, wheat, soy, shell fish, fish 1 Peanuts 2 milk 3 wheat 4 shell 5 treenuts 6 egg 7 soy 8 fish edit post Who can […]
Pollen
Pollen The primary culprits of pollen allergies are the plants that are wind pollinated. All of the trees and shrubs that cause spring allergy are wind-pollinated. Their flowers have been stripped down to the bare minimum and are often grouped together in long dangling structures (anthers) that expose the pollen grains to the wind. During […]
Pet Dander
Pet Dander What Is Pet Dander?Pet dander is composed of tiny, even microscopic, flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or feathers. These bits of skin can cause reactions in people who are specifically allergic to these triggers.Additional allergy triggers or allergens come from sources other than the […]
