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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) or extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) is a syndrome caused by the repetitive inhalation of antigens from the environment in susceptible or sensitized people. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Common antigens include molds, bacteria, bird droppings, bird feathers, agricultural dusts, bioaerosols and chemicals from paints or plastics ...
Diaphragmatic rupture (also called diaphragmatic injury or tear) is a tear of the diaphragm, the muscle across the bottom of the ribcage that plays a crucial role in breathing. Most commonly, acquired diaphragmatic tears result from physical trauma. Diaphragmatic rupture can result from blunt or penetrating trauma and occurs in about 0.5% of ...
Decongestants and expectorants are both effective at treating different cold and allergy symptoms. Decongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy ...
“This means you can ‘stack’ minor, otherwise inconsequential allergic reactions together with seasonal pollen and allergens that can cause an increase in allergy symptoms,” continues Dr ...
Anaphylaxis (Greek: ana-'up' + phylaxis 'guarding') is a serious, potentially fatal allergic reaction and medical emergency that is rapid in onset and requires immediate medical attention regardless of the use of emergency medication on site.
Wen: Several treatments can help alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Common treatments include antihistamine pills that block histamine, a chemical the immune system releases that can ...
Allergic inflammation is an important pathophysiological feature of several disabilities or medical conditions including allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and several ocular allergic diseases. Allergic reactions may generally be divided into two components; the early phase reaction, and the late phase reaction.
"Allergy symptoms can actually get worse after re-exposure to an allergen you haven’t been exposed to in a while," Dr. David B. Corry, professor of pathology & immunology and medicine and vice ...