Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that causes symptoms such as sneezing‚ stuffy nose‚ runny nose‚ watery eyes‚ itching of the eyes or the roof of the mouth. It affects 30 to 40% of the people living in the United States and rising. It is usually caused by pollens from plants‚ especially in the spring time when flowers are in full bloom. Pollen contains allergens which‚ by definition‚ are proteins that can trigger Th2 responses which produce high levels of IgE‚ also known as hypersensitivity
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Allergic rhinitis is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the nasal cavity and affects people of all ages. The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis are sneezing‚ nasal itching‚ blocked or runny nose and sore throat. Research suggests that a combination of genetic factors such as family history of allergic rhinitis and environmental factors such as exposure to allergens‚ including smoke‚ dust‚ pollen‚ insects‚ molds‚ or animal dander‚ may increase the risk for developing allergic
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This paper discusses the two types of rhinitis which are allergic and non-allergic and how rhinitis affects the dentition‚ jaw growth‚ dental occlusion‚ and behavior. While rhinitis in adults is discussed‚ the focus of this paper is the effect of rhinitis on children. Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis affects more than 1.4 billion people worldwide and is the condition where the immune system recognizes an intruder which in this case is called an allergen. The immune system responds to the allergen
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Worldwide‚ allergic rhinitis is the most common atopic disorder affecting 18% to 40% of adults. It has been generally diagnosed based on the history‚ physical exam and objective testing. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) document classifies it based on its chronicity (intermittent or persistent) and severity which is based on symptoms and quality of life (mild‚ or moderate/ severe). The terms “seasonal” and “perennial” allergic rhinitis were previously categorized as allergic rhinitis
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Allergic Reactions • One of the most common problems experienced with makeup is an allergic reaction. In many cases‚ a person doesn’t know they are allergic to the makeup until after using it with adverse results. The chemicals can cause rashes‚ acne‚ itching or dryness‚ wherever the makeup has been applied. The reaction can be nearly undetectable to quite severe. Allergies can be determined by visiting a physician and completing a "patch test." During the test‚ the doctor applies certain chemicals
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Link between allergic conjunctivitis and migraine Introduction: Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is a group of common diseases that affects the ocular surface and is usually associated with type 1 hypersensitivity reactions with a prevalence of childhood AC of 15–40%. The ocular symptoms of AC may also affect the clinical burden of comorbid allergic diseases. In children‚ migraine is a common‚ multifactorial‚ recurrent neurovascular headache characterized by severe headache‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ photophobia
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Basophil: Allergic Reactions Basophil white blood cells help your body by killing bacteria that can hurt you and cause an allergic reactions if histamine is released. The basophil white blood cell is a human body cell. This cell helps your body‚ and fights bacterial infections. The basophil white blood cell is really rare. “Out of all of your white blood cells you have a 0.4 to a 1% chance of have a basophil” (MedFriendly.com 2015). The reason why basophil is the least common white blood cell
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breaks out in hives‚ and suddenly your throat begins to close and you are gasping for breath. The previously listed symptoms are indications of anaphylaxis or a severe allergic reaction. I experience these symptoms every time I encounter one of my eight life threatening allergens. During my past seventeen years‚ I have endured many allergic reactions and have learned to adjust my lifestyle to them. Over time‚ the ability to skim over wrappers or containers and pick out hazardous ingredients has almost
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difficult for breathing. Causes wheezing‚ coughing‚ shortness of breath‚ and chest tightens. People who have a family history of allergies and asthma are more prone to getting this disease. Many people with asthma also have allergies‚ this is called allergic asthma. Asthma is controlled with two types of medicines: long term control and quick relief medicines. Some people tend to grow out of their asthma. Others have it their entire life. They use breathing machines to help breathing. You can drink
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condition has been though to be brought on through a client’s genetics or environmental factors such as air pollution. Asthma can often be categorized through a patients noticable and long-term symptoms which will be detailed through out this case. This case study for the patient depicted dislosures the pathophysiology and management of an asthmatic process. Though there is no cure for asthma‚ there are a number of preventatives and treatments that can be administered to avoid certain symptoms and triggers
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