Tag: Allergies
Eating cats and dogs at home when they are young reduces the risk of allergies
Fearing that their children will have allergic reactions to animals, parents oppose keeping pets at home. However, studies show that the frequency of allergic diseases in children aged 7-9 years…
Soon a vaccine against allergies to dogs?
It is often said that the dog is man’s best friend. Except maybe for people who are allergic to it. In Japan, scientists are working on a vaccine that would…
On the trail of a dog allergy vaccine
It is often said that the dog is man’s best friend. Except maybe for people who are allergic to it. In Japan, scientists are working on a vaccine that would…
Pollen allergies: symptoms, treatments, what to do?
Pollen allergies are back! In particular, grass pollens, the allergens most responsible for pollinosis. What to do to relieve a runny nose or itchy eyes? Update on symptoms and treatments.…
Antihistamines: all you need to know to fight allergies
Antihistamines are frequently prescribed against allergies, especially against allergy to pollen. How do they work? What are their limits… and their drawbacks? Are over-the-counter antihistamines as effective? We take stock…
Ambrosia: it’s time to tear it out to avoid allergies
This year 2021, the start of the concentration in the air of ragweed pollen is announced for August 5. To avoid too violent allergic reactions, the plant must be uprooted…
Skeeter syndrome: what is it?
The mosquito bite Usually causes a small local reaction manifested by a slight swelling accompanied by redness and itching. These symptoms are caused by saliva of mosquito which contains polypeptides…
Allergy: what are the risks of cross allergies?
People who are already allergic are likely to develop sensitization to other foods of the same family, pollens or even latex and fruits. Here is a table of the most…