Eosinophilic Esophagitis is still a poorly understood disorder. In essence, this condition affects the patient’s esophagus, which is the muscular tube which channels swallowed food into the stomach. In this disease, cells involved in allergic processes called eosinophils invade the esophagus and are found in high numbers in the esophageal tissue. Normally the esophagus should […]
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A person with allergy to pollen can manifest itching of the mouth, palate and inside the ears when eating certain fruits or vegetables. This condition has been termed “Pollen-Food allergy syndrome”. It is important to understand that itching of the mouth termed “Oral Allergy Syndrome” can also be an early manifestation of a potentially dangerous
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It turns out that these patients were actually sensitized to a component of mammalian meat after being bitten by ticks! After being bitten by the culprit tick, the person develops an IgE (allergic antibody) to a component in the tick’s saliva and gut that is also found in mammalian meat named alpha-gal (Galactose-α-1,3-galactose). In the
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The picture above is a microscopic appearance of a house dust mite. House dust mites can be responsible for airway allergies. Affected individuals who are allergic to house dust mites can develop allergic rhinitis symptoms and worsened asthma control when exposed to house dust mite allergens. House dust mites can also worsen atopic dermatitis as
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Poison ivy allergy is a form of allergic contact dermatitis that develops after contact to the plant’s chemical Urushiol. This form of a rash is usually delayed, occuring 24-48 hours after contact to the offending agent. The skin irritation can range from mild irritation to open sores with blisters. If one has poison ivy allergy
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When evaluating food allergy, it is very important to seek appropriate consultation with a trained and board certified Allergy and Immunology specialist. The first approach towards evaluating food allergy is to conduct a thorough medical history to determine: if food allergy is likely and what the most likely culprit food is. A limitation in blood panel testings is
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The most common symptoms of shrimp or prawn allergy is itching and localized swelling of the mouth. Sometimes small itchy bumps might develop on the tongue, lips and inside lining of the cheeks. Other more generalized symptoms include urticaria (hives), throat swelling, sneezing, runny nose and wheezing. The most severe symptom would be anaphylaxis (allergic shock). If a person is diagnosed
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Childhood allergic eczema is a common allergic skin disorder in children. It can affect up to 20% of young children and usually presents in the first 6 months of life. Although the term eczema is frequently used, Atopic Dermatitis is a more precise term to describe this form of allergic skin disease. The prevalence of
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Excellent skin care is the cornerstone of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema management Remember that Atopic Dermatitis skin is not normal skin. The architecture of Atopic Dermatitis skin is disrupted and has lots of “holes” in the skin barrier. As a result, allergens, bacteria and irritants can get into the holes of the skin and cause flare-ups of Atopic Dermatitis. It is
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Immunotherapy is effective in: Who can prescribe immunotherapy? Only a Trained and Qualified Allergy & Immunology specialist can evaluate your allergies correctly and formulate the correct immunotherapy to treat your allergies. (Example of Qualified Allergy & Immunology specialist are physicians board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology) Beware of any untrained person offering immunotherapy.
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