Antibacterial products containing Triclosan are found to put your health at risk and compromise the immune system’s ability to defend itself. People who are most exposed to Triclosan are more prone to increased allergies, asthma and overall weakened immune defenses, cites a new study from the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan.
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Archive for June, 2011
Allergies and Asthma linked to antibacterial products
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Hypoallergenic
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Hypoallergenic is the characteristic of provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.
Hypoallergenic means to have a decreased tendency to cause allergies; hypo means less, not none.
Hypoallergenic pets still produce allergens, but because of their coat type or absence of fur, typically produce less than others of the same species.
People with severe allergies and asthma might…
Asthma in Pregnancy
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. Changes in your body may be matched by changes in your emotions. You don’t know what to expect from day to day. You may feel tired, uncomfortable, or cranky one day and energetic, healthy, and happy the next. The last thing you need is an asthma…
Be Prepared to Treat an Allergic Reaction
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
1. Have your child’s doctor complete a Food Allergy Action Plan (FAAP), providing clear instructions on how to treat an allergic reaction, and distribute copies to school officials. A blank FAAP is available for download in English and seven other languages here.
2. Instruct school staff to follow your child’s FAAP immediately – not to call you…
Study: Living on a farm helps prevent asthma, allergies
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Dirty, dusty farm life appears to be better for your health than sanitized city life, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers from Munich University Children’s Hospital in Germany found that asthma rates among farm children was less than half the rate of other children, and experts believe…
Health Tip: Will Allergy Shots Work for Me?
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Allergy shots can provide much-needed relief from watery eyes, runny nose and other allergy symptoms.
But the shots aren’t for everyone. The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology says they’re not appropriate for food allergies.
Before deciding to begin allergy shots, the academy says you should consider these factors:
The severity of your allergy …
Asthma and Childhood
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
An Introduction to Asthma in Childhood
Childhood asthma may present similarly to or differently from asthma in adults. A child’s symptoms may include the classic asthma symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing (a whistling sound when he or she breathes), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and/or mucus production. However, asthma in younger children may also present with:
Repeated…
5.9 Million US Kids Have Food Allergies
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Approximately 8% of US children have some kind of food allergy, researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine reported in the journal Pediatrics. 38.7% of those with a food allergy have a history of severe reactions, while 30.4% are allergic to several foods, the authors added.
Symptoms in a severe reaction may include wheezing and…
Plastics chemical in packaged foods linked to asthma in babies
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
BPA, also known as bisphenol-A, is a chemical compound often used in the production of a large variety of plastics. The widespread use of BPA has come under public scrutiny due to known connection to a host of health problems, including heart complications, cancer, neurological issues, diabetes and fertility and sexual issues.
The chemical can be…
Eye Allergy
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Eye allergy introduction
The eyes are the windows to the soul because they reflect our state of mind. This certainly can’t be true if our eyes are red, swollen, watery, and itchy from an allergic reaction. Severe allergic eye symptoms can be very distressing and are a common reason for visits to the allergist, ophthalmologist, and…
