Sentences with phrase «as exposure to an allergen»

Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a «trigger» such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress.

Services: Dermatology — Skin diseases are common in our area due to the climate, as well as exposure to allergens and parasites.

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I'm interested in hearing from them and from all of you on the ways that we, as a society, can manage the very real risk of exposure to allergens for allergic children while also trying to prevent developing allergies in the population as a whole.

There is also a high risk of developing this rash from exposure to allergens or irritants such as food allergies, body soap, perfume, laundry soap or wool clothing.

These symptoms usually are triggered by an exposure to an allergen, virus or other factor such as pollution or cold air.

La Leche League also publishes a pamphlet on allergies as they relate to breastfeeding, with information on how to detect and reduce baby's exposure to allergens, how allergies occur, and how to help prevent allergies in subsequent children.

But you are also doing this because, as referenced in the articles above, you are greatly reducing your baby's risk of a lifelong allergy by minimizing his or her exposure to this allergen now.

It lends further credence to the theory that it's a LACK of exposure to certain allergens that increases the likelihood of severe allergies rather than an over-exposure or too early exposure... And if it works for peanuts perhaps it will work for other allergies as well... This could — IF it pans out — really shed a ton of light on the biology of allergies.

Hyper - hygiene as a cause of food allergies has been bounced around for decades, as have other theories that include the Westernized roasting process and early childhood exposure to the allergen.

Itchy eyes and runny noses are rarely fatal, but the risk of allergen exposure is increasing as insects migrate north to newly hospitable land while oak, birch and ragweed disperse pollen more intensely and for longer stretches of the year.

Factors such as eczema and rhinitis are associated with food allergy, possibly due to a certain gene defect that prevents the skin barrier from forming correctly, leading to possible exposure of the immune system to allergens.

The indoor environmental quality measured in green buildings is better compared to typical buildings and, as a result, occupants have less exposure to allergens, pollutants and environmental contaminants such as the harmful gas formaldehyde found in some building materials.

«We were interested to find out how often parents and caregivers are present when exposures to food allergens happen, and to estimate the impact of other factors such as food - labelling issues.»

In goblet cell metaplasia, exposure to allergens such as pollen, mold and dust mites initiates a series of biochemical reactions that causes the cells that line the air passages of the lungs to change from their normal state into so - called «goblet cells,» which produce substantial amounts of excess mucus.

Exposure to household products (such as soap, detergent, or fragrances) or to allergens (dust, pollen, or pet dander) may trigger eczema symptoms.

Cockroach allergen exposure could contribute to the higher prevalence of asthma seen in some neighborhoods in New York City, and that cockroach allergen sensitivity was twice as common.

So, it is essential that we support our adrenal glands as best we can by either removing or reducing the stressful factors in our lives and our exposure to the offending foods or allergens that cause our immune systems to react.

An IgE reaction almost always occurs immediately after exposure to the «allergen» (the allergic substance) such as a food or inhalant.

Treatment includes removing as much allergen as possible from the feline's environment or limiting the cat's exposure to them.

«Allergic reactions occur because the body's immune system is treating the allergen — in this case, pet dander — as an enemy, so repeated or prolonged exposure could simply lead to a more extreme reaction — which could be very dangerous,» says Dr. Benson.

Medications Veterinarian Prescribed For cases where exposure to the allergen can not be controlled, such as in the case of a seasonal allergy, a veterinarian can prescribe your pet the correct dosage of an anti-histamine to help alleviate symptoms.

Many dogs have allergies which may develop from exposure to certain allergens such as food or things found in the environment.

The additions of these supplements are intended to assist your canine's body in handling any accidental exposure to allergens as well as to prevent the cultivation of new allergies.

Canine atopic dermatitis (also called allergic dermatitis or canine atopy) is an inherited predisposition to develop allergic symptoms following repeated exposure to some otherwise harmless substance (an allergen) such as dust mites or pollen.

Exposure to allergens over time is a health concern, as it compromises the immune system.

In animals with atopic dermatitis, allergic skin / ear symptoms are triggered by exposure to allergens in the environment such as tree, grass or weed pollens, dust, dust mites, some insects, and molds.