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 […]
With the increasing prevalence of allergic diseases affecting the world, we should also focus on prevention strategies. One of the exciting frontiers of research is in the role of bacteria and how it affects our body’s immune function. We are only starting to understand the human microbiome and the role it plays in modulating our response to
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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When you have been diagnosed with food allergy, it is important to learn how to read labels on food. This is to avoid accidental ingestion of the food allergen.
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