Home hacks for a sneeze-free space – The Irish News

With allergy season coming into full swing, it’s that time of year when a hanky is your best friend… as hay fever sniffles start to reach fever pitch. And when the wind picks up, holding your own against a high pollen count can feel like going into battle against the elements; only by heading indoors … Read more

Bifidobacteria metabolite may prevent allergy and asthma in children

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have patented a method that uses metabolites from bifidobacteria to reduce the risk of allergies and asthma in children. They believe their finding could have a major impact in preventing these chronic conditions, which are some of the most common diseases among children. “The key breakthrough is that … Read more

Consider Spice Testing in Vulvar Dermatitis Complaints

TOPLINE: In patients with chronic vulvar complaints, allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) shows high prevalence with 86.6% exhibiting positive patch test reactions, of which 37.9% were clinically relevant. Nearly half of patients (43.3%) had reactions to spices and herbs, with 34.5% having clinically relevant reactions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 67 adult patients with … Read more

Lower-Allergen Wheat: Better Bread, Less Allergy

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Breakthrough in Wheat Research: Paving the Way for Gluten-Reduced Varieties Table of Contents 1. Breakthrough in Wheat Research: Paving the Way for Gluten-Reduced Varieties 2. Targeting gluten: A New Era for Wheat Consumption 3. precision Breeding: Removing the Culprit, Preserving Quality 4. From Lab … Read more

Climate Change Allergies: 8 Rules to Fight Back

The Silent Impact: Air Pollution and childhood Asthma in italy Table of Contents The Silent Impact: Air Pollution and childhood Asthma in italy A Growing Public Health Crisis Regional Disparities and Contributing Factors Beyond Asthma: long-term Health Consequences Towards Cleaner Air: Policy and Individual Action The Rising Tide of Allergies: A Climate Change Connection Pollen … Read more

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Remains Prevalent, Negatively Impacts Quality of Life

The global burden of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is persistently prevalent and has the potential to significantly impact patients’ quality of life (QOL), according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Reviews.1 Accurate allergen testing and an evolving therapeutic landscape both have the potential for lessening or ameliorating the … Read more

Patch Test Highlights Allergens Impacting Alopecia Areata, Other Hair Conditions

A specific type of patch test for hair care products and allergenic reactions among patients with hair loss due to alopecia areata and related conditions is effective, new findings suggest, as the test allows for robust evidence for tailored clinical management.1 The analysis which resulted in these findings—led by Chengcheng Feng, from the department of … Read more