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Toll Receptors Modulate Allergic Responses

Allergic inflammation is mediated through adaptive immune responses characterized by antigen recognition in the context of MHC class II molecules on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and presentation to T lymphocytes.

What is Food Allergy Testing?

Food allergy testing has been used for many years through a test which is a skin or blood test. Here's what you need to know.

The Hazards of Sodium Nitrite

Sodium nitrite is added to various kinds of packaged meats, including bacon.bacon and cheese image by dinostock from Fotolia.comSodium nitrite, a chemical compound that is white to slightly yellow in color, has several uses. It preserves packaged meat, such as bacon, ham, hot dogs and...

Reactions to Honeybee Stings

Honeybee allergy presents unique challenges in that its venom is more complex. Find out about advancements in improving safety and efficacy of honeybee venom immunotherapy.

Relief for Allergies at School

To keep allergies at school under control, work closely with teachers, coaches, the school nurse -- and your child. Here are top tips to help your child control allergies at school.

Kids With Food Allergies Need Medicine Nearby

Some children with peanut allergies are at risk of potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school, Canadian researchers report.

How to Treat Depression With Allergy Shots

Research suggests there is a link between allergies and depression. Clinical studies reported at BPSMedicine.com found increased incidence of depression in people with environmental allergies. It is possible that depression causes increased vulnerability to allergies by compromising the immune syst

Exploring the Issue of Food Allergies in Humans

Food allergies have become a common health problem around the world. Approximately 20% of the global population alters its daily diet due to some form of adverse reactions to certain foods. Allergy in simple terms is an adverse immune reaction or intolerance to a food protein which is caused by alle

Mold: The Silent Menace

Mold infiltrates a structure silently. One day you spot it in a corner. Or you detect a musty, earthy, smell. These may be the first signs of a 'growing' problem: MOLD.

Gluten Free Kindergarten

For my daughter school can be a deadly place because my daughter has Celiac Disease. It is an auto-immune disorder that 1 out of ever y 133 Americans have that is lethal if not controlled. Celiac Disease is more than just intolerance to gluten (wheat, barley and rye).

What Are The Causes of Angioedema?

Angioedema is a swelling alike hives but the inflammation takes place under the skin rather than on the skin. The most important symptom is sudden swelling below the skin surface. You may also develop welts or swelling on the face of your skin.

The Advantages of Pollen

As of 2011, there have been over 40 studies on bee pollen. The Institute of Apiculture in Taranov, Russia found that bee pollen contains 96 nutrients with 40 percent protein. While pollen might be the source of sneezing and sinus trouble for many, there are many advantages to pollen. Bee pollen has

What Are the Treatments for Children With Sun Allergies?

Signs of a sun allergy (or sun poisoning) include a fever, skin redness, pain, itchiness and hives. Sun allergies can interfere with a child's ability to play or spend time outdoors. And in some cases, certain lotions or medications can trigger an allergic reaction to the sun. But regardless of the

Childhood Asthma Rise Remains a Puzzle

Nearly one in 10 American children now has asthma, a sharp rise that still has scientists searching for a cause, a CDC report concluded Tuesday.

Enhancing Your Air Quality With More Than an Indoor Air Purifier

For those having respiratory problems, severe allergic reactions or asthmatic conditions, the key approach is to enhance your home air quality. And getting an indoor air purifier is only one of the methods to improve air quality. Technology is only one of the pillars of cleaning your air, and you ne

How to Test Your Dog for Food Allergies

Does your dog suffer from skin problems and/or scratch constantly? Does he have hot spots or recurring skin infections? He may suffer from dog food allergies. Food allergies can appear in dogs any time in their lifespan, from puppyhood to senior.