Essays on Allergy

Introduction

Allergy is an immune system disorder. Allergy or allergic reaction is a hypersensitivity to otherwise innocuous substances present in the environment. The allergic reaction is usually a rapid response; however, the sensitivity to certain allergens can be acquired over a period. It was previously called the type one hypersensitivity. It is characterized by an over activation of leucocytes, called the mast cells and the basophils following activation of immunoglobulin E (IgE) (Frigas, Gleich 1986). This activation of the basophiles and mast cells triggers an inflammatory response.

Pathophysiology of the allergic response

The type 1 hypersensitivity reaction is initiated when an allergen is introduced to ...

Anaphylaxis: Physiologic Progression and Overview

Anaphylaxis is, by its very nature, a rapid-onset reaction. Patients suffering from an anaphylactic reaction will often go into anaphylactic shock and die if the condition is not quickly reversed. The onset of anaphylaxis is triggered by some outside cause-- common causes for anaphylaxis include bee stings and peanut consumption, for instance (Huether and McCance, 2008). Anaphylaxis can be triggered by both immunologic and nonimmunologic mechanisms (Huether and McCance, 2008). When mediators are released from certain white blood cells that are used in both immunologic and nonimmunologic mechanisms, the body reacts by presenting the symptoms that are commonly associated ...

Immunology Disorders

The immune system is responsible for protecting the body from various parasites, bacteria, virus etc. that try to destabilize the homeostasis. Naturally, the immune system is considered one of the most important mechanisms that help us recuperate from diseases. When the immune system malfunctions and starts destroying self-cells, it leads to certain disorders. In other circumstances, the immune system may be suppressed and fail to kill disease causing cells. Here we will discuss a few disorders of the immune system.

HYPERSENSITIVITY TYPE I

Allergy or hypersensitivity type I is also known as allergic reaction or intolerance, in this scenario the immune system ...

Preparation of Operation Room for Latex Allergic Patients

Latex is a sap extracted from commercial rubber trees. The sap contains proteins that cause myriad severities in our day-to-day situations (Jibawi &Cade 2009). Some of the complicated issues include Type 1 allergic reactions, which are mediated by immunoglobulin E (Carrapatso, Bartolome, Ribeiro & Luís 2011). Most of the modern equipment’s used in operation rooms in hospitals like surgical- gloves contain a percentage of latex. To broader extent, some health care instruments used in homes by individuals and communities contain latex that threaten to cause immense allergy related reactions. With this regard the National Institute for Clinical Excellence ( ...

Meadowbank TAFE

HLTAP501A/B/C Analyze Health Information HLTCOM510B Provide Services to Clients with Chronic Disease or Conditions PATHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT –ASTHMA– Abstract Asthma is a chronic problem that influences lung function. Clinically asthma is identified by the variation in expiratory airflow and abnormal respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, chest congestion, cough, and shortness of breath. The aetiology of asthma is linked to a mixture of genetic and environmental factors, though; heredity or atopy also plays a role in asthma. Asthma is categorized into two types: extrinsic (allergic) and intrinsic (nonallergic). Allergic asthma is an outcome of the reaction of an antibody in the ...

Abstract

Kamin blocking is a condition where animals elicit a Conditioned Emotional Response (CER) to a Conditioned Stimulus (CS) and fail to associate any other Unconditioned Stimulus (US). This study investigates if the Kamin blocking principle holds true for human subjects. Using food as a conditioned stimulus and Allergic reaction as an unconditioned stimulus, a contingency judgment task experiment was conducted on 683 participants, where they were exposed to a CS in the first stage and a combination of CS, US and a superimposed stimulus in the second stage. In the third stage. Participants asked to predict the probability of ...

President of Shiny Clean

404, Squeaky Lane Baltimore, MD 21287 Dear Mr. Smith, Can you please help me with this? I do not know what goes wrong with the Shiny Clean new product “Pure Pore.” I have been a loyal customer of the Shiny Clean for over five years. I happened to come across a new Shiny Clean soap “Pure Pore” through an advertisement. It assures that the “Pure Pore” has a hypoallergenic formula that helps to keep the face clean and vibrant, eliminate blackheads, and prevent acne. When I used that soap, I got skin allergy and itching I bought it from ...

Allergic Rhinitis refers to reaction to inhaled allergens (William and Wilkins, 2010). Most of the allergens include pollen grains, animal dander i.e. particles of shed hair and skin, dust, cigarettes smoke, feather pillows, fungal spores, molds, ragweed and other weeds that occur in autumn. They also include alder, birch, cottonwood, elm, maple, and oak that occurs in spring, and English plantain, grasses and sheep sorrel that occur in summer (William and Wilkins, 2010; Pamela Brooks, 2012). Allergic rhinitis affects individuals with sensitized immune system. It reacts by producing antibody immunoglobulin. Allergic rhinitis may be perennial or a seasonal issue. ...

Abstract

The use of influenza vaccine has both advantages and disadvantages. Its low efficacy rate has resulted to several questions being raised on whether it is necessary to have the vaccine. This paper aims to discuss whether it is beneficial to obtain influenza vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness. The topic will also go beyond science by focusing on the cost effectiveness of the influenza vaccine. The study was done by looking for other peer-reviewed sources and doing an assessment of the information presented. The studies have shown several benefits of using influenza vaccine such as efficacy, safety ...

Introduction

The immunological disorders in an individual can occur due to three different reasons. This includes immunological diseases in an immunocompromised individual, or “autoimmune diseases”, or finally an immunological hypersensitivity that can lead to tissue damage.

Immunodeficiency diseases

Immunodeficiency diseases occur due to malfunctioning of the organs or cells in an individual. They are further classified as primary immunodeficiency (PID) and secondary immunodeficiency (SID).

Primary immunodeficiency disease

They occur when there is a direct defect in the immune system. They are further classified into eight groups depending upon the site of the defect. Combined T and B deficiencies. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is an excellent ...

Introduction

Pesticides are substances or a mixture of substances whose main aim is to destroy, repel, prevent or inhibit the action of any pest. A pest is any form of an insect, plant pathogens, weeds, birds, mollusks, nematodes (worms), and microbes that destroy human foods while in the field, during transportation or in stores. In addition, a pest can destroy other human properties apart from food or help spread harmful diseases. Pesticides are classified into five categories: a chemical substance, a biological agent, disinfectant, antimicrobial and a device. Since pesticides find use in both our homes and in farms, they ...

The human immune system is a proverbial double-edge sword. On one had humans depend on the immune system, and on the other hand there are diseases as a result of its improper function. These diseases due to its disorder in its function can range from immunodeficiency states to hypersensitivity . Put in simple terms, the disorders range from doing too little to an overreaction of the system. There disorders will be considered under the following heading: immune mechanism of tissue injury, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiency diseases. Before we go into the details of the diseases, we would like to describe ...

Abstract

The adaptive immune response comprises of antibody reactions and cell-mediated responses that are carried out by diverse lymphocyte cells; B cells, as well as, T cells, respectively. B Cells are the main cells involved in the formation of antibodies that flow in blood plasma and even the lymph fluids, where they bind specially to the alien antigens. Binding of antibody inactivates viruses and microbial toxins by blocking their ability to bind to receptors on host cells. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulin, are big Y-shaped proteins that are typically comprised of two big heavy chains, as well as, two small ...

Introduction

In order to fulfill the food demands of the fast growing population of the world, a faster process of producing crops with enhanced desirable traits has replaced the conventional production. Since conventional plant breeding is a time consuming affair, genetic engineering technology has been put to use for producing plants with enhanced amount of nutritional content and increased resistance to herbicides and pests. Though genetically modified or genetically engineered foods have certain benefits, in recent years a great many side effects of these foods have come to the forefront. In the wake of the health issues and environmental hazards ...

Red Robin Restaurant in Canada Victoria, BC

The Red Robin restaurant is famous for its Gourmet Burgers. It is also famous for its freshest high quality ingredients. The company in Canada combined with another counterpart company Mach Robin LLC in the United States. It is the largest company of the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. It is located in Edmond, Alberta. The first location of this franchisee in Canada was in Burnaby, BC in 1985. The latest establishment is located in Vernon, BC. The Red Robin at Victoria, which I visited, is located at 800 Tolmie Avenue. As we were having a day out with my ...

Hypersensitivity, which is also known as hypersensitivity reaction, refers to excessive and undesirable reactions such as allergies and autoimmunity. The reactions produce discomfort, damaging, and to some extent fatal and are caused by the normal immune system. The hypersensitivity reactions are basically divided into four main types based on the mechanisms involved and the time that is taken for the reaction to manifest. These types are types I, II, III and IV (Ghaffar). The type I hypersensitivity, also known as anaphylactic or immediate hypersensitivity and involve skin, eye, nasopharynx, and bronchopulmonary tissues. This reaction causes a number of symptoms ...

1.0The clinic allergist details are as follows: 1.0.1 Name: Dr. Sai Karlapudi of Alaska Allergy Center. He is practitioner in Asthma, Immunology and Allergy for both adults and children. The doctor is Board certified 1.0.2 Details of the Doctor: She is certified under the American Board of Medical practitioners. She has been in the field for about 20 years serving Alaska Community Service Centre. 1.0.3 Educational Background: The doctor has a Degree in Medical from New South Wales medical college in Australia (1983).She finished her residency in Pediatrics Victoria Hospital in Melbourne in 1988.Her subspecialty in Immunology and ...

Abstract

This essay regards a case of a patient, a farmer, who potentially has hay fever, which influences his work abilities; in this patient’s case, it is studied the physiology of this allergic reaction, the type of drugs that may be prescribed or preferred, the causes of such, consequences of the use of sedative drugs and, in case such are chosen, what suggestions the nurse should give the patient for his safety. Keywords: allergy, antihistamine, sedation, driving. - Physiology of an allergic response. An allergic response is a hypersensitive response that the body has, which is caused by processes ...

Peanut allergies have become widespread with more and more schoolchildren diagnosed with this life-threatening allergy condition. As the body considers peanuts as a harmful matter, the body's immune system tries to ward off the infection and "overreacts and releases chemicals, including histamine, into [the] blood" (WebMD, 2011). The exact reasons for developing allergy on peanuts are unknown, but this is considered as one of the most severe types of allergies. In the United States, an estimated 1.5 million people have peanut allergy, including the adults. The numbers are increasing and affect not only First World countries, but developing countries ...

- What are GM foods? Genetically modified foods are derived from genetic engineering of various organisms. Unlike mutagenesis which results in non-specific alterations of the DNA, genetic engineering results in precise changes to the DNA component in an organism. The sale of GM foods commenced in 1994, and the first GM food to be sold was a tomato that was genetically engineered to ripen at a slower rate (International Food Council 125). Genetically modified foods are mainly derived from transgenic plants. These plants are derived from artificially inserting genes into them which alters their DNA composition. The inserted gene, ...

It is the hospital’s and the physicians’ responsibility to provide world class healthcare to our esteemed patients because this not only a basic need but a also a fundamental right enshrined in the country’s legislative framework. Provision of this service poses to numerous challenges to the healthcare system at large. The paper shall address some of these challenges and foreseeable barriers to implementation. Allergic reactions are a common occurrence in any medical set-up. It is common practise that presence or absence of allergic reactions be mentioned by the primary or referring physician and such information should be ...

With more than 25 percent of the world’s population reportedly suffering from allergic-reaction related conditions, allergy is increasingly becoming one of the world’s widespread conditions. Oft marked with a characteristic features such as itching, sneezing and vasodilatation, an allergy, according to Ahmed (2011), is an overreaction of an individual’s immune system to a substance (allergen) which does not usually cause any reaction to other people. Such an overreaction occurs when the body recognizes a substance as foreign thereby inducing an immune response marked with the production of antibodies.

Mechanism of an Allergic Reaction

An allergic response, as affirmed by Ahmed (2011), ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a long-term skin illness. "Atopic" denotes a tendency to result into allergy conditions. "Dermatitis" refers to the inflammation of the skin. The common symptoms of AD are itchy and dry skin and rashes inside the elbows, on the hands and feet, behind the knees and on the face (Alexander, 2011).

Atopic Dermatitis Management

Current technology and knowhow about AD has placed people on a good position to fight it. This essay aims at highlighting the best practices that can be utilized entirely of almost eliminate AD. The process is divided into three sections namely prevention, treatment and empowering ...

1. Introduction

Below are presented the reviews of commercial of most popular over the counter drugs. The commercial were found on YouTube, but they have been produced for TV mainly.

2. Commercial reviews

Commercial 1 - Zyrtec (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq3W6TvCB74)

Zyrtec is very popular allergy relief drug, which is sold at pharmacies without prescription. This is one of their newest commercials. It's target is all potential allergy relief users, i.e. people who suffer from different kinds of allergies (food, animal, dust, etc.) and need the drug in order to get rid of allergy symptoms. So, there is no specific segmentation of ...

Advertisement of over the counter drugs has increased over the last decade. Drug manufacturing companies usually advertise their products to the public. Mostly, these advertisements are not of drugs meant to cure serious diseases. They are self care drugs like drugs to heal sore throats, sinuses, allergies and aches these are drugs that do not require a doctor’s prescription to be taken. These advertisements are presented on all forms of public media such as news papers, magazines, journals, television, radio and internet. The advertisements are meant to convince the public that the drugs are efficient and safe to ...

Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity and Opportunistic Disease

Type I hypersensitivity is also called immediate sensitivity. Major mediators in type I hypersensitivity include histamine, tryptase, kininogenase, and eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis (ECF-A). Responses to these mediators include bronchoconstriction, mucus secretion, vasodilatation, vascular permeability, proteolysis, edema, and eosinophil and neutrophil attraction (Kuma, Abbas, Fausto, & Mitchell, 2007). The exact mechanism causing type I hypersensitivity is not clear, but individuals who suffer from immediate hypersensitivity display higher amounts of TH2 cell production, and those cells favor the IgE antibody which is the main mediator of type I hypersensitivity (Ghaffar, 2010).

Type II and type III hypersensitivity reactions can affect ...

An allergy refers to a normal body immune system reaction towards foreign harmless substances invading the body. It is an immune response in presence of the substance also referred to as allergens which the individual is allergic to. The foreign substance is treated as an antigen causing production of the antibodies, the antibodies will then produce mediators the most common one being histamine which in turn cause the body to produce white cells. Allergies vary from one individual to another and a substance causing allergic reactions to one person may not cause the allergy to another person. These allergens ...

Food Allergy in Children

According to Scientists, food allergy, a common condition in kids, is constantly on the rise with doctors often giving wrong diagnosis of this characteristic condition. Allegedly, 4 in every 100 children up to the age of 18 have at least suffered from food allergy. Studies depict that, between the years 1997 and 2000, the percentage prevalence food allergy has since increased hitting a record above 15%. The situation is even worsened by the fact that only a percentage few of the affected reveal that they ...

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Abstract

Asthma and allergic reactions result in inflamed and swollen lung airways. Asthma is of two types, atopic and non-atopic. The asthma symptoms include excessive production of mucus, coughing, tightness in chest, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing. The triggers for atopic asthma are allergens and the hyper-responsiveness of IgE immunoglobulin. Genetic factors are involved in non-atopic asthma that relies on the propensity of developing asthma and hypersensitivity of airways. Epithelial cytokines, macrophage, eosinophils, and T cells collectively influence the fibroblast production resulting in muscle mutagenesis and bronchial hyper-responsiveness. ...

It is widely accepted that a sufficient food and water consumption is an integral part of living and health promotion. Food safety and quality are therefore considered to be a major concern for food manufacturers, policy makers and general public. Although there is a significant progress in advisory labelling practice, undeclared allergens can sometimes be added into food as a result of a manufacturing process. Allergens can be defined as a substance capable of triggering immediate hypersensitivity (AAAAI, 2014). Food Standards Agency (FSA) (2014) has calculated that each year approximately 10 people die from food-induced anaphylaxis. Poorly controlled production ...

Electronic devices may be deemed the crowning achievement of decades-long scientific efforts in their own right, signifying the human quest for ultimate comfort. People are so used to utilizing electronic devices in their everyday activities that they seem to have become inseparable from their life. Of course, there is no denying they do a lot to facilitate human lives by connecting people, updating on the latest news, revealing weather broadcast, allowing watching movies, to name only a number of benefits. While used by many, electronic gadgets do not necessarily mean they pose no threat to human health. One should ...

1. Egyptian culture

There is an immense cultural mix in Egypt. The major cities follow the traditions that existed during the Pharaohs time while other parts of the country follow pure tribal customs which found themselves in the country courtesy of invaders. Visitors and foreigners are welcomed with the warmth of the customs and mentality of Egyptians though they are warned of being too generous, smart, patronizing and arrogant (Cunningham & Reich, 2009). The local Egyptians local nature can be felt by travelers making Egypt to be considered as a country in the region that is most ...

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes shortness of breath, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and persistent cough. There are two primary types of asthma: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic asthma comes about through non-allergic means: cigarette smoke, stress, cold air, cleaning agents – basically anything that does not involve an allergen. Extrinsic asthma, on the other hand, comes about through an allergen such as dander, pollen or others. It leads to a constriction of the airway during an attack, leaving the victim out of breath, unable to take in more air, and with a tight feeling in ...

1. Introduction

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2010), nearly one billion people suffered from hunger in 2010, representing nearly 16% of the population of developing countries. At the same time, the world population is growing and global warming threatens the production of crops. Profound changes are needed in the way that food production and food consumption are perceived, or the world may face mass starvation. Genetically modified (GM) technology has been found capable of feeding the world but there are concerns regarding its safety (Moseley 2002, Carpenter 2010). ...

1. Introduction

1.1 Perception of GM foods in the UK According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2010), nearly one billion people suffered from hunger in 2010, representing nearly 16% of the population of developing countries. At the same time, the world population is growing and global warming threatens the production of crops. Profound changes are needed in the way that food production and food consumption are perceived, or the world may face mass starvation. Genetically modified (GM) technology ...

I am choosing to study for a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research because I have a passion for working in this field. My background makes me well suited to make progressive advances in the field. I was involved actively and directly in evaluating and managing ill children and I assumed the role of team leader. Additionally, I have interacted with different subspecialties and have collaborated with different institutions in the field. I have interacted with available experts in medical education, which has enriched my experience in the clinical research field. During this time, I formed an interest in ...

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Q1. Anaphylaxis identification, management and prevention

Anaphylaxis is referred to as an allergic reaction encompassing anaphylactic shock as a severe manifestation of the said allergic reaction according to Sinclair (2010). The average number of the people believed to be at risk of the aforementioned condition is about 1 to 15% if exposed to certain allergens. Experts believe that the estimated figures vary depending on the definitions of reaction (allergyfacts.org.au, n.d.). During an anaphylactic attack, the patient’s body reacts badly to allergens causing by food, venom, medication, and or insect bite. The body has a natural defense mechanism that fights the ...

Impact of Triclosan on Health

Introduction Antimicrobial or antibacterial agents are commonly used as ingredients in many of the household products. This trend has increased the concern of growing level of chemicals in the environment that ultimately bring negative impact on human as well as animal health. Triclosan is one among them. It is a synthetic, and an antibacterial agent having broad spectrum that has exploded in the consumer market in last few years. There has been tremendous debate on the safety, regulation of its use and effectiveness of triclosan (The European Consumer Organization, (2012). Triclosan contains antibacterial properties along with antiviral and antifungal ...

Immunoglobulins (Ig) are also known as antibodies and they have molecular weights between 160000 and 970000 (Guyton, 2006, p. 443). They are key components of the vertebrate immune system and are a part of the humoral immune system, forming the base of the B-Cell. Igs function in cell-cell recognition as well as structural organization and regulation of musucle (Harpaz, Chothia, 2004). All Igs are made up of a light and a heavy polypeptide chain, usually two of each, but they may contain many more (Guyton, 2006, p. 443). They contain discrete domains of approximately 100 amino acids that are ...

Introduction

Taste aversion is a common phenomenon in human beings. Most people are averse of food of one kind or the other, which is sometimes confused with allergy. If a person claims that he can eat cheese but is allergic to milk, it is mostly likely the case of taste aversion. Taste aversion is aversion to certain foods, in human beings and animals, due to a past illness experienced with similar food. It is an interesting topic of discussion, in the field of psychology, as this form of conditioning defies more than one rule of classic conditioning. The objective of ...

Introduction

People put different things into their bodies every single day, and people are even less concerned about what the food they eat is made of; nutrition is nutrition. The artificial dye content in food is a cause for concern, there are some people that are clueless as far as what artificial food dye is harmful. There are many kinds of artificial dyes that are found in foods such as Red 40 Allura Red, Citrus Yellow and Blue along with Green. These artificial dyes are very dangerous, and have been known to trigger different reactions within people. Some have been ...

Great University

Background In this study, we plan to conduct an audit of medical practices at London University Hospital to determine how well the quality and evidence-based practices are being followed at the hospital regarding the common flu or allergic rhinitis symptoms. In this observational study, we plan to randomly select patients who have been regular to the hospital in the past two years. Further, we plan to evaluate whether they had been provided with evidence based care. This we primarily plan to do by evaluating the health records of the randomly selected patients, and evaluating if they have been provided ...

Introduction

This report draws attention on asthma because it is a common lung disease in American affecting millions of both old and young people. However, it is important to conduct much research on this disease because the rate of people suffering from it is continuing to increase. This is so because research conducted in 2009 indicated that 1 out of every 10 children had asthma while 1 out of every 12 adults had the disease. It was essential for this report to focus on asthma because dissimilar studies indicate that more than 8.5 million children in America suffer from the ...

A pesticide is a contraction that is used to describe various agents, which are categorized based on their ability to kill living beings. These include herbicides, insecticides, as well as fungicides. Even though the utilization of pesticides has duplicated each ten years from 1945, pest destruction to crops is more widespread now than it used to be. Several pests are now resistant to pesticide because of the omnipresent pesticides’ presence in the environment. Residues of chlorinated pesticide are there in the soil, air, and water, with a co-occurrence presence in human beings. Carbamate as well as Organophosphate pesticides, the ...

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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature review 2.1 Definition of GM products and foods. 2.2 Historical development of GM Foods. 2.2.1 Bioengineering and agriculture. 2.2.2 Biopharming. 2.3 GM food regulation and legislation

2.3.1 Production regulations

2.3.2 Import regulations

2.3.3 Labeling requirements 2.3.3.1 Article 8 Regulation (EC) 258/97. 2.3.3.2 Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003: Traceability and labeling. 2.3.3.2.1 “May contain GMO” labels. 2.3.3.2.2 “Does not contain GMO” labels 2.4 Risk assessment of GM foods 2.4.1 Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 assessment of risk 2.4.2 Community assessment of ...

Asthma is a complex multifactorial disease that affects millions of people worldwide and can occur across any age or ethnicity. In children, boys are slightly more affected than girls, but in adults, women are more affected than men (Fanta 1002). Asthma affects about 300 million people and accounts for around 250,000 deaths each year worldwide (Lv et al. 105; Ober and Yao 11). Asthma can be atopic or non-atopic. Atopic asthma usually starts in childhood or adolescence and is hypothesized to be influenced by genetic predisposition. Non-atopic asthma usually occurs in adults and can result from bacterial or ...

Abstract

Genetically modified organisms have large impact on our environment. Although there is not much proved evidence against it but still the amount of evidence available is enough to discuss it with its implications. GMO crops affect nearly crops by gene follow which could be minimized to some extant will the help of designing separate places for different crops. GMO also effect natural cycle of nitrogen and Carbone reproduction. GMO crops could be a risk in long time that it ...

Establishment

The problem of genetically modified organisms continues to preoccupy scientists and ordinary people. This is due to the fact that their effect on the human body is still little known. According to some scientific points of view, such products are able to save the world's population from an impending famine, which sooner or later will come. Although, the impact of GMOs on the human body can be much more damaging than hunger. The last few years, the subject of genetically modified foods became very popular in debates and researches. Many people have been interested if there are GMOs in ...

Asthma is a common lung disease that remains a great challenge to health care management systems in several countries. Particularly in US there is an evident disproportionality in its prevalence. Asthma is more common among minorities especially African-Americans compared to others, and its control seems to be complicated by several socio-economic factors. In this paper, these are discussed in detail.

Disease and Symptoms

A lung disorder characterized by reversible obstruction of the respiratory tract is known as asthma. This obstruction occurs due to inflammation in response to allergens such as pollen, dust or smoke, stress, exercise or changes in environmental conditions. Asthma ...

Food has always been considered one of the most important necessities a person could not live without even in the modern world. Like other necessities, food has also transformed to cater to the changing tastes and eating habits of the public. Some have created new recipes, blends and even flavors that exemplifies the eating experience. There are also new processed and ready to eat meals developed for those who are always on the go or those wishing for a fast meal. For children, colorful snacks and desserts are also available for their eating pleasure. However, there are a few ...

Genetically engineered food is produced from plants, animals and/ or microbes that have had their genetic code modified by the selective introduction of specific DNA segment through the use of gene spicing. Through this process, the organism acquires desirable traits such as pest protection, improved nutrition and herbicide resistance. The genetically modified organisms, plants in particular, are modified to increase yield therefore allowing farmers to produce more with fewer chemicals (Atreya, p. 94). As a result, this leads to a cleaner environment and cheaper food stuff for the people. However, the main debatable question on this topic is, how ...

Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. The disease is characterized by episodic symptoms with intermittent periods of flares and remissions. However, in severe cases the repertoire of symptoms is chronic. Treatment of the disease depends on the type and severity of symptoms. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment of the disease is critical to the management of atopic dermatitis.

Key words: eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergan, irritant

Atopic Dermatitis: Assessment Guide and Overall Plan of Care

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multi-faceted disease and as such requires the adoption of a multi-factorial approach from its diagnosis, to its assessment, and throughout its ...

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing, and debilitating disease that can cause lifetime impairment of the quality of life of the affected individual. Standard management of the disease includes pharmacological therapeutics but these do not work for everyone. Current management of atopic dermatitis focuses on the control of inflammation and infection of the skin and to the avoidance of triggering factors, like irritants and allergens. A strong correlation has been found between food allergies and the development of atopic dermatitis in children, and restricted diets have been found to reduce the risk of AD or modify its symptoms. Severe ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic childhood disease that affects a significant number of infants worldwide. Its symptoms are debilitating and can impact the patient’s wellbeing and quality of life. There is no universal cure for AD, and control and prevention of the disease relies on well-planned disease management programs.

Key words: atopic dermatitis, eczema, inflammatory disease, allergic disease

Atopic Dermatitis Management

Atopic dermatitis (AD), or atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. It is the most common allergic disease in infancy, and develops during the first six months of life in nearly half of infants affected (Kawamoto et al, 2012). The symptoms ...

The idea of genetically modified foods is one of the most controversial issues of the twenty first century. There are several advantages as well as disadvantages that are associated with genetically modified foods and organisms. The controversy revolves around the safety of genetically engineered (GE) foods, the impact of this engineered processes on human health, natural ecosystem and gene flow of such genetically organisms on non-GE food crops. Thus these disputes revolve governments, biotechnological research companies, multinational corporate bodies and non-governmental organizations. While governments have the responsibility of taking care of the environment and safety of its people, responsible ...

Introduction

The twentieth century disease is meant to have only occurred in 20th century as a result of the many environmental changes. Some say that it is an acute allergic reaction as the environment has been polluted by many things. There needs to be sufficient evidence which can prove that this disease really exists. This paper seeks to investigate if the 20th disease exists and if so, is it as a result of changes in the environment or is it a psychiatric disorder.

Analysis of the 20th century disease

There have been some explanations concerning ...

I have for a long time been interested in drugs and their interactions. As a child, I remember my younger brother being allergic to crustaceans. This meant that I would always go to the drugstore to purchase anti-allergy drugs which would bring him relief. His allergy resulted in severe physical symptoms like: swollen face; difficult breathing due to reactions in his respiratory tract; and rashes all over his body. It always amazed me and my brother how the medicine seemed to work like magic and this aroused my curiosity about how it worked. This inspired me to take Biology at the University.

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Kathyann

Abstract Dental care substances with stannous fluoride as an active ingredient may be helpful in allowing re-hardening or in increasing the resistance of teeth surfaces to further acidic or mechanical impacts. However, stannous fluorides are applied together with brushing and depending on how and when tooth-brushing occurs. This research focuses on the potential harmful and helpful effects associated with the use of stannous concerning erosive wear. Active ingredients like fluorides or agents that have unique anti-erosive properties were shown to offer protection against erosion and combined erosion and abrasion to some extent. The abrasive effects of dentifrices may increase ...

In the contemporary society, there are various issues that tend to be very controversial yet essential for human existence. One of such issues is related to genetically modified organism (GMO) that is used in food production. GMOs are the organisms that were altered through genetic engineering for the improvement of their qualities and consequent different use in the human life. They are often used for food and industrial purposes. The aim of this paper is to explore the issue of genetically modified organisms from the contemporary perspective and outline their pros and cons. In this regard, attention is paid ...

Genetic engineering is a boon to the food sector. Plants and animals are genetically modified (GM) to increase the yield, make them disease or pest tolerant and ensure nutritious food is available to all. There may be a chance for the introduced genes to pass through the food to the consumer but any harm it can cause can only be judged based on the food’s toxic or allergic properties. Unless direct evidence linking negative health impact to consumption of GM food is available, GM foods need not be prohibited. Companies have the moral duty to inform consumers about ...