Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category
Pink Eye Allergies
Posted on February, 24 at 10:31 am | Filed Under Allergies
Conjunctivitis is the most common as well as treatable eye condition among adults as well as children. It is often known as “pink eye” and refers to the inflammation of the conjunctiva. The latter is the tissue that forms the lining of the eye. It helps in keeping the eyeball as well as eyelid moist.
Bacteria, [...]
What to Avoid to Beat the Allergies?
Posted on January, 27 at 11:25 pm | Filed Under Allergies
A lot of study has been conducted to find out what percentage of people are suffering from what type of allergies. Below is some of the statistics:
Statistics for children food allergies:
Eggs: 28%
Peanuts: 7%
Wheat: 6%
Soy: 10%
Milk: 43%
Others: 6%
Statistics for food allergies in adults:
Seafood: 50%
Peanuts: 40%
Others: 10%
Statistics for allergies due to inhalants:
Ryegrass: 10.2%
Ragweed: 10.1%
Housedust: 6.2%
Oak: 4.7%
Bermuda Grass: [...]
Formaldehyde Allergy – Symptoms, Treatment
Posted on October, 23 at 6:10 pm | Filed Under Allergies
Formaldehyde is a common chemical that is found in many products that we use everyday. Formaldehyde is used in the treatment of fabrics before they are tailored into clothes. A formaldehyde resin is usually used to make fabric wrinkle free and anti cling. Apart from that, formaldehyde is also used for various other types of [...]
Carrot Allergy – Symptoms, Treatment
Posted on October, 22 at 6:03 pm | Filed Under Allergies
Carrots are often touted to be a complete food, rich in various vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants required by the body. Their nutritional value is quite high however, it is possible for people to develop carrot allergy.
People who are allergic to pollen and suffer from hay fever are highly prone to developing carrot allergies. [...]
Autumn Allergies – Symptoms, Treatment
Posted on October, 19 at 7:42 am | Filed Under Allergies
Most people adore autumn because of the wonderful foliage and the myriad of colors that fall brings with it and while they are busy admiring the joys that autumn brings with it, the autumn allergies that the season brings with it can take them unawares.
With the foliage come dust and pollen and those who [...]
Insect Sting Allergy
Posted on October, 6 at 8:22 am | Filed Under Allergies
There are different types of insects that may cause allergic reactions among individuals and one has to be extremely careful in dealing with them. Insect sting allergy may occur from some species such as bees, wasps, hornet, yellow jacket and in extreme cases may require immediate medical attention. Generally, swelling around the affected region, redness [...]
Most Common Food Allergies
Posted on October, 5 at 8:22 am | Filed Under Allergies
Food allergies can cause lot of problems among some individuals and hence it is important to find out different ways in which they can be consumed to avoid various side effects. It is not just adults who are victims to such allergies but even young children face such food allergies the most. Hence, it is [...]
Citrus Fruit Allergy
Posted on September, 25 at 4:49 pm | Filed Under Allergies
Fruits are some of the most nutritious food groups. They are rich in sugars, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. This is especially true for citrus fruits which are rich in vitamin C and are recommended as an important inclusion to the diet by most doctors. Fruits are in fact extremely important for healthy living. It is..
Fruit Allergies
Posted on September, 24 at 5:44 pm | Filed Under Allergies
Fruits provide all the necessary nutrition and energy to the body in the right amounts by supplying essential vitamins and minerals. However, some people are prone to fruit allergies due to which they may suffer from certain kinds of side effects. There are specific kinds of fruits that may cause allergic reactions in the body. [...]
Onion Allergy
Posted on September, 24 at 4:59 pm | Filed Under Allergies
If you feel strange discomfort and breakout of rashes etc after consuming onions, you suffer from a rare onion allergy. This allergy is caused by exposure to or consumption of onions. Usually those who suffer from this allergy experience bloating, gas and digestive discomfort. However, generally but not always onion allergy is caused by raw [...]