Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitus
Delayed Reaction and Priming
Matt, a thirty year old with a long history of seasonal allergic rhinitis and asthma in the fall, attended his new girlfriends’ family Labor Day
Delaying Exposure May Delay Allergies
Mary, a 28-year-old schoolteacher with a history of hay fever and atopic dermatitis, is eight months pregnant. Her husband also has had asthma since childhood.
Allergen Avoidance Begins at Home
We spend about one third of our lives in our bedroom. And because most of this time is spent in bed, the bedroom is the
Allergic Rhinitis
Anne, a 28 year old musician, has experienced increased sneezing with a runny and stuffed nose, for more than ten years, particularly worse in the
Allergic Rhinitis: Histamine and Antihistamine
As we know, allergic reactions involve an interaction amongst IgE, allergens, mast cells or basophils, which release chemical mediators such as histamine, leukotrenes, and prostaglandins
Pollination and Allergy
Pollen, tiny particles that travel in the air or carried by insects, are male cells of flowering plants and essential to plant fertilization. However, if
Priming, Super Sensitivity and Deferred Reactions
This past Labor Day weekend, Matt, a thirty year old with a long history of seasonal allergic rhinitis and asthma in the fall, attended his
Sinusitis: Facts and Remedy
Our sinuses are located within cavities beneath the formation of our cheekbones, called maxillary, behind the forehead and eyebrows, called frontal, on both sides of
Treating Nasal Inflammation
Allergic rhinitis, chronic inflammation of the lining membrane of the nose, is triggered by allergens such as trees, grasses, weeds, dust mites, and animal dander.
Urticaria: An Allergic Skin Condition
Have you ever been stung by a bee or wasp or bitten by a mosquito and developed an itchy, red, spongy, raised, flat bump? If
What is an Allergic Reaction?
Rebekka, an 18-year-old college student, used to have a mildly runny and stuffy nose, mostly in the fall. On Labor Day weekend, she spent several
Ragweed and Allergy
Pollens, tiny particles, travel in the air or carried by insects. However, if it’s windy while pollination is in progress, there exists a higher tendency