Archive for the 'Allergies' Category
NewYork-Presbyterian Specialists Offer Advice On Coping With Allergies
Itchy, watery eyes. Stuffy nose. Sneezing. Sound familiar? As much as we love it, warm weather can spell misery for the 20 million to 30 million Americans who suffer from allergies. According to Dr. Leslie Miller, director of the Emergency Department, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/The Allen Pavilion, the majority of spring respiratory problems come from inhaling such allergens as trees or grass pollen and mold spores.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsStress In Pregnancy Affects Baby’s Immune System
New research from the US suggests that women who are stressed during pregnancy, for example struggling with financial or relationship issues, are more likely to have babies with immune-related problems such as allergies and asthma.The research is the work of scientists from Harvard Medical School, Boston, and other colleagues, and was presented at a recent meeting of the American Thoracic Society in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsAllergy Week 19 To 23 May 2008, UK
Over the past 40 years there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering from asthma, eczema, hayfever and food allergies and this ‘allergy epidemic’ has particularly affected children. Allergy Week UK takes place from Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May and highlights this chronic debilitating condition affecting many children and adults.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsFAAN Unveils Five Steps Forward For Food Allergy
In honor of the 11th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 11-17, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) unveiled its new advocacy initiative “Five Steps Forward for Food Allergy” at an educational briefing on Capitol Hill. This initiative addresses the challenges of food allergy and is aimed at improving the lives of the more than 12 million Americans who suffer from food allergies.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsNew Pharmacy Service Offers Hope For Allergy Sufferers, UK
Over 20 million people in the UK suffer from allergy at some point in their life and for the majority obtaining the help to know what is causing their problem is virtually impossible. Without the knowledge of what is causing a reaction allergy sufferers are unable to manage their condition properly and often go on to experience increasing health problems.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsImmune System Pathway Identified To Fight Allergens, Asthma
For the first time, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have identified genetic components of dendritic cells that are key to asthma and allergy-related immune response malfunction. Targeting these elements could result in more effective drugs to treat allergic disorders and asthma, according to a study reported in the May edition of the journal Nature Medicine.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsHouse Of Lords To Debate Science Committee Allergy Report, UK
The House of Lords will on Thursday 8 May debate the Science and Technology Committee’s report on Allergy which was published in September last year. The Government responded to the report in November and accepted many of the Committee’s recommendations. The debate will give the Committee the opportunity to question the Government on how far they have got in implementing these recommendations.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsOn The Road With Allergies And Asthma
For millions of Americans with allergies and asthma, summer travel concerns extend far beyond rising gas prices and airline security waits.The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that more than 20 million Americans have asthma and 50 million have allergies. Those traveling this summer will face unique challenges.”Vacations bring people outdoors to explore new sights or enjoy the weather.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsApril Showers Bring May Flowers… And Kick Allergy Season Into Full Bloom
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Carpenter Co., a leader in sleep technologies and the world’s largest producer of comfort cushion products, offers relief for the more than 60 million Americans who suffer from these ailments. The company’s innovative SlumberFresh™ pillow is filled with RELY™ fiber, which protects the pillow and mattress pad against known allergens such as mold, mildew, fungus and the odors they cause.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsApril Showers Bring May Flowers… And Kick Allergy Season Into Full Bloom
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Carpenter Co., a leader in sleep technologies and the world’s largest producer of comfort cushion products, offers relief for the more than 60 million Americans who suffer from these ailments. The company’s innovative SlumberFresh™ pillow is filled with RELY™ fiber, which protects the pillow and mattress pad against known allergens such as mold, mildew, fungus and the odors they cause.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
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