Allergy
« Previous EntriesAsthma and allergic rhinitis linked to increased sickness absences
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Source: MedWire News
Workers with asthma, allergic rhinitis, or both conditions take significantly more days off work due to sickness than other employees, researchers have found.
The findings, published in the journal Respiratory Medicine, highlight the importance of effective treatment for allergic rhinitis and good asthma control to reduce the economic burden of these conditions.
Paula Kauppi (Helsinki […]
Allergen and trigger-avoidance advice helps improve lung function
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Source: MedWire News
Allergen and trigger-avoidance advice given as part of a primary care asthma review is associated with improved lung function but has little effect on asthma control, study results show.
“National guidelines emphasize the need to address the allergic components of care, and people with asthma rate advice about allergy and allergen avoidance as one […]
Study reveals high productivity losses due to rhinitis
Monday, December 7th, 2009Source: MedWire News
Study results show that rhinitis costs Sweden €2.7 billion ($4.1 billion) per year in terms of lost productivity.
“Rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose, causing nasal obstruction, secretion and sneezing, most commonly induced by allergen exposure, bacteria or virus,” explain Johan Hellgren (Capio Lundby Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden) and team.
They add: “It constitutes […]
FAQ: Nasal Allergies
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Source: 24 Medica
Written by Amanda Wattson, MD
Nasal allergies refer to the interaction of allergens with cells within the lining of the nose.
What is going on in the body?
Allergens enter through the nose. Allergens include pollens, dust, dust mites, mold spores, and animal dander. These substances interact with IgE antibody on the mast […]
More plentiful pollen multiplying sneezes
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Sneezing, sniffling and hacking more this fall? You’re not alone. There is something special in the air this season, at least compared with autumns of long ago. Ragweed has exploded in recent decades because of global warming, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The wet spring and summer also contributed to […]
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