Cat Allergy

Over 10 million people in the United States suffer from cat allergy. Studies indicate that persistent cat allergy can lead to more serious problems like rhinitis and asthma. In contrast to pollen allergy, cat allergic patients are exposed to cat allergens all year round. However, unlike other allergens, cat allergens are found everywhere, even in places a cat has never been. The fact that patients with cat allergies...

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How Can We Protect Ourselves From Latex Allergy

Since the 1980s, latex gloves have been an important part of preventing the spread of infectious diseases like MRSA, HIV and AIDS. In fact, ten billion latex gloves are used every year in the United States. As we use more latex, more people are developing dangerous allergies to it. Scientists have developed a new, natural alternative that may solve the problem. Faith, Lamar and David Ryberg love games -- but that's not all they have in common....

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Pet Allergies

The Truth about Pet Allergies Pets provide companionship and fun, but for some people a dog or cat can also trigger sneezing,  sniffles and worse. Does an animal allergy mean a life without Fido? Not necessarily.  There is a myth that pet allergies are triggered by animal hair, but they are actually caused by a protein found in pet skin (or dander), saliva and urine. Some dog breeds are labeled “hypoallergenic”, as they shed less,...

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Allergies to Cosmetic Ingredients

Most individuals can use cosmetic products without difficulty. However, despite intensive efforts to formulate hypoallergenic products, there is a small percentage of people suffering from skin irritations and allergic contact dermatitis with cosmetic use. The overall frequency of dermatitis produced by cosmetics is difficult to determine. If the consumer experiences a reaction that is mild and transient, he/she will not usually seek medical...

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Alcohol Allergy

Alcohol Allergy Allergy-like symptoms following ingestion of alcohol are frequently reported. Sometimes the reaction is very specific, for example, to a certain type of wine, but sometimes all types of alcohol cause problems. True allergy to alcohol, involving the allergy-producing IgE antibody, is extremely rare, although a few cases of skin rash reactions have been recorded. In people with true alcohol allergy, as little as 1ml of pure alcohol...

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Bee-sting Allergies

To "BEE or not to BEE"  Having your pleasant spring or summer day interrupted by a bee-sting can be more than just an inconvenience. Beestings can cause significant allergic and, in some cases, life threatening reactions and can be frightening. Indeed, five species of bees cause most stings (see below) with approximately 0.5% of the population being at risk for a significant allergic reaction and up to 50 fatalities being reported each...

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Cow's Milk Allergy

What is a milk allergy? A milk allergy is a reaction by your child's immune system to the protein in milk. Our immune systems normally respond to bacteria or viruses that attack the body. With a food allergy, the body's immune system attacks harmless things, such as the proteins found in cow's milk. Casein is the main protein found in milk. It is found in the solid part of milk (curd) when milk goes sour. Whey, the liquid that remains once the...

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