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Overall cancer mortality lower among asthma and hay fever patients

Patients with a history of asthma and hay fever face a lower overall risk of cancer mortality than those with […]

Inflammatory Molecules Released By Pollen Trigger Allergies

How do pollen particles provoke allergic reactions? A new study in the February 21 issue of The Journal of Experimental […]
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Allergy

Allergies are the immune system's incorrect response to allergens (foreign substances). Exposure to what is normally a harmless substance, for example pollen, causes the human immune system to react as if the substance is harmful.
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin disease in which the skin becomes red, dry, itchy or scaly and may weep, bleed and crust over. 'Atopic' is a term used to describe allergic conditions for which there is a family history , 'dermatitis' means inflammation of the...
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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Common substances which can cause a severe allergic reaction include bee stings, insect bites, peanuts, eggs and drugs. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency where immediate treatment is needed to...
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Breathlessness

What is breathlessness? How does it develop? Common causes of breathlessness Signs and symptoms What to expect at the doctor […]
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Fever

What is a Fever? The Purpose of a Fever What Causes a Fever? What Tests are done for a Fever? […]
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Pain

Causes of pain History and examination Tests for pain Pain management Causes of pain Pain is an unpleasant sensory and […]
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Cough

Causes of cough Physical examination Tests Treatment Medications Cough is a reflex contraction of the muscles which control the movement […]

Mouse Allergen in Inner City Linked to Asthma

Levels of airborne mouse allergen in inner-city homes are often comparable to those seen in animal facilities, new research shows. […]