Have You ever been Bored at Lectures? Ever sat through a medical talk… and felt your eyelids slowly giving up?Slide after slide. Data after data.You clap politely at the end — mostly because it’s finally over. It’s not the speaker’s fault.Most are told to stick to the slides and push the facts.No stories. No heart. […]
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Can Food Allergy Immunotherapy Help Children with Severe Food Allergies? For years, managing food allergies meant one thing: avoidance. Parents became expert label readers, meal planners, and restaurant negotiators, always on high alert for hidden allergens. The fear of accidental exposure and life-threatening reactions was an ever-present worry. An EpiPen was a must-have at all
The picture above shows some clinical signs of allergy. Dark circles under eyes (allergic shiners) with skin folds (Denny-Morgan folds) or eye bags. Itchy nose and sneezing with the child constantly rubbing the nose upwards (allergic salute) Crease on the nose (allergic nasal crease) Itchy red eyes (allergic conjunctivitis) Itchy dry skin behind the knees or on
Can Probiotics Help Prevent Allergies? Here’s What the Science Says With allergic diseases on the rise, prevention strategies are more important than ever. While we often focus on avoiding allergens and managing symptoms, an exciting area of research is uncovering the role of gut bacteria in shaping our immune system. We now know that the
We are all very excited about the recently published study from the New England Journal of Medicine that looked at early introduction of Peanut to at risk children (these are children with severe eczema, who are at risk of developing peanut allergy). What this study found was that avoidance of peanut did not prevent peanut allergy.
There have been a lot of misinformation on vaccines and thus it is important that the proper facts are presented. The cartoon clip below is taken from The-Nib: Vaccines Work, Here Are the Facts. (If you click on the cartoon, it will link you to the full site)
The interview was done at BFM radio. Click on the link to listen: BFM Radio Interview- Building Tolerance to Allergens Allergies are a serious concern and unfortunately, allergens come in all forms. Peanuts, prawns, pollen, penicillin. Even sweat and semen. Conventionally, we are told to avoid allergens, but a new study from the UK suggests
Air filters are useful in removing airborne allergens from the environment. When choosing an air filter, it is important to look at the clean air delivery rate or CADR. CADR measures the amount of air that can be effectively filtered. For example, if you buy a palm sized air filter, it will be unreasonable to expect
