Archive for August, 2008
A Detailed Guide: Weaning Children With Allergies
Thursday, August 28th, 2008Allergies are basically the immune system’s incorrect response to a foreign substance. Sometimes the body believes that a certain substance is dangerous and is going to do harm to the body and in response to this the body begins producing an antibody known as histamine which is what causes the typical symptoms of allergies.
This includes […]
Dealing With a Zyban Allergy Reaction
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Zyban is one of the most commonly prescribed medications to help people to stop smoking and although it usually does work very effectively there is the issue of a possible Zyban allergy reaction that must be understood.
About Zyban
Zyban is a prescription strength medicine that was originally used to treat depression but which is now most […]
What Is Wheat Allergy?
Sunday, August 24th, 2008Wheat allergy is a reaction that some people have to food containing wheat. This food allergy can happen to anyone hypersensitive to wheat and its elements. Some reactions that are triggered by wheat allergy can be as mild as rashes and as severe as anaphylactic shock. The reasons why we need to be aware of […]
Symptoms And Treatment Of Soy Allergy
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Soy allergy is somewhat different from other forms of allergies because the initial exposure to the substance does not manifest allergic reactions at all. The initial exposure of the individual to soy makes our immune system determine whether we are allergic to it or not. Once our immune system mistakenly determines it as a threat, […]
Different Kinds Of Skin Allergies
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Skin allergies are triggered by exposure to allergens, the same way that other kinds of allergies are triggered. The skin reacts by swelling or developing a rash that can be scaly, red or painful. In many cases, itching occurs and this causes broken skin and other complications.
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis or eczema are among the skin […]
Symptoms Of Peanut Allergy
Monday, August 18th, 2008A peanut allergy is a form of food allergy that is specifically caused by peanuts or any other substances derived from peanuts. Peanut allergy can be caused by the nuts themselves or by peanut oil or other derivatives based on peanuts. This kind of food allergy needs the patient to be vigilant regarding what he […]
