Link Between Appendicitis and Allergy Discovered!

"Children with allergies have a lower risk of developing complicated appendicitis, according to a new study. The findings could pave the way for new diagnostic tools in the future." Read more...

Lund University. "Link between appendicitis and allergies discovered." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 7 August 2018. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180807095106.htm>.

Powdered Medical Exams Gloves May Be Banned Soon!

 

Regulators in the US have moved to ban most powdered gloves because they pose a health risk to health professionals and patients, and new or updated labeling would not be enough to reduce the risk.

FDA propose to ban most powdered medical gloves. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. March 22, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308181.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=56f1369204d30137fac9ef48&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

20 Products to Allergy-Proof Your Life!

 

When you suffer from allergies, the outside world is filled with sneeze-inducing triggers everywhere you turn, from tree pollen to ragweed to your co-worker's dog-hair-covered sweater.

20 Genius Products to Allergy-Proof Your Life. Julie Mazziota. Health. http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20956669_2,00.html

Asthma May Be More Prevalent In Those That Swim Indoors!

 "Exposure to swimming pool chemicals may cause asthma in those with allergies. Unfortunately, how indoor swimming effects those with allergies has demonstrated conflicting results. In a new study, the relationship of indoor swimming in children that were sensitized and those that were nonsensitized was examined. In addition to a survey, participants also participated in a 10-allergan skin test. Participants with asthma were considered to be physician-diagnosed for asthma or those that used asthma medication in the prior 12 months. Swimming pool use included those who attended once or more than once in a week. The results of the study showed that asthma was more prevalent in the children using an indoor pool more than once a week. This finding was independent of many variables including sex and parental smoking, etc. Interestingly, there was no association of pool use and wheeze, rhinitis, sensitization, and eczema. The author's concluded there is support for the association of indoor pool use and asthma."

Swimming pool attendance is related to asthma among atopic school children: a population-based study Environmental Health, Vol. 14 (15 April 2015) by Martin Andersson, Linnea Hedman, Gunnar Nordberg, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13586537

The Links Between Allergies and Asthma!

 “The basic principle is the same for both asthma and allergies,” Dr. Gupta said. “In both cases, the body’s immune system — which is designed to fight off viruses and bacteria — is working extra hard attacking substances such as pet dander and pollen that would likely not be harmful to the body.”

The Links Between Allergies and Asthma! Dayton Daily News. Premier Health. April 13, 2015. http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/lifestyles/health/the-links-between-allergies-and-asthma/nksPk/