Moulds can cause allergies everywhere. Do you have sneezing fits or runny nose without a recognisable trigger? Do coughing fits bother your everyday life? Then mould could be the reason. Few people would think of having a mould allergy. But contrary to what many people think, mould does not only occur in damp, poorly ventilated …
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What is a latex allergy? Natural latex is found in a wide variety of objects, such as balloons, work gloves (for cleaning and medicine), door seals and condoms. In the case of a latex allergy, the immune system reacts allergically to certain substances contained in natural latex. There are two different types of allergy: In …
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5% of German children and adolescents have already suffered from asthma before age 17. This is what a recent study by the Robert Koch Institute shows. Asthma is even the most common chronic disease in children. In asthmatics, the airways are chronically inflamed. Stress, cold, or contact with allergenic substances cause the inflamed airways to …
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What is a pet hair allergy? People who are allergic to pet hair do not react to the hair itself. They are triggered by protein components in the saliva, sweat, sebum or urine of the animals. These particles adhere to the animal’s hair or feathers and are released into the environment. Allergic people inhale them …
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“There is a medical term, known as the Respiratory Quotient (RQ) that represents the amount of energy expended by the lungs to rid the body of carbon dioxide generated by the metabolism of foods. Different foods have different Rqs. The higher the RQ, the harder the lungs work. Carbohydrates have a quotient of 1; fats …
Everyone Has the RIGHT to Breathe Clean Air – Betty Bridges, RN Airborne pollens that are invisible and often odorless can have potent effects called allergic reactions: this is a cornerstone of the the medical model of asthma and allergy. It takes no leap of faith to understand that chemicals and fragrances can cause serious …
Ozone air cleaners have been promoted for years by their manufacturers and some satisfied customers. No doubt some people have felt better after using this device. But in the longer run there are strong risks of adverse effetcts. – Practical Asthma Review Do ozone air purifiers have health benefits? Absolutely not. The manufacturers of ozone …
Science is not always simple. This is a classic example of the intricacies and problems of studies and conclusions – Practical Asthma The idea of common plants solving IAQ problems is attractive. Most people like having plants in their homes and offices and in the hotels, stores, and public buildings they visit. However, important questions …
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