An allergyis an exaggerated reaction by the immune system in response to exposure to certain foreign substances. These foreign substances are normally seen as harmless by the immune system in nonallergic individuals, but in allergic individuals, part of the immune system generates a response. When ...
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these tests have proven to be accurate. The ONLY way currently to diagnose food allergies is to do a DIET TRIAL. This is where we use a prescription hydrolyzed diet (a common protein source is used but the protein is broken down into molecules too small to trigger the immune system), a ...
Allergies aren't fun for anyone, student or not. But with these helpful tips, you can avoid allergic reactions and have a great time at college with less hinderance. Millions of people all over the US are currently dealing with allergies, with22% of college studentshaving asthma, sinusitis,...
New images released byLloydspharmacyshow how the UK’s hayfever time bomb is set to explode within the coming years. Currently, the condition affects around a quarter of the UK population, one of the highest prevalence rates for hayfever in the world. By 2040, up to 28 million people will...
It’s that time of year again. The weather is warming up with the arrival of spring, and increased pollen in the air is an inevitable side effect of this season. I’ve recently moved into a new city and currently my allergies are not happy with it. Granted, allergies aren’t just a...
More research on butyrate-producing bacteria and other species identified in the studies is necessary to investigate these potential biomarkers of CFS, the authors say. If the findings are replicated, specific gut bacteria could be used to diagnose the illness, which is currently identified based on...
Most of the ways we currently use target the system in an effort to control its response to allergens (过敏原).One technique, known as allergen immunotherapy (免疫疗法), involves slowly building up exposure to a problem food.By starting in very small doses, the body appears to able to be...
Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes and cigars can cause lung damage. Ask your healthcare provider for information if you currently smoke and need help to quit. E-cigarettes or smokeless tobacco still contain nicotine. Talk to your healthcare provider before you use these products....
Our diet has changed more radically in the last 70 years than in the previous 7000. Our bodies are currently subjected to levels of pollution never before experienced in recorded history: chemical and heavy metal pollution in our water, soil, and the very air we breathe; toxins and ...