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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Allergies are much more than just an annoying immune malfunction, they may protect against certain types of cancer, suggests a new study.
According to a new article in the December issue of The Quarterly Review of Biology, allergy symptoms may protect against cancer by expelling foreign particles, some of which may be carcinogenic or carry absorbed carcinogens, from the organs most likely to come in with contact them.
In addition, allergies may serve as early warning devices that let people know when there are substances in the air that should be avoided.
The article has been produced by researchers Paul Sherman, Erica Holland and Janet Shellman Sherman from Cornell University.
Medical researchers have long suspected an association between allergies and cancer, but extensive study on the subject has yielded mixed, and often contradictory, results. Many studies have found inverse associations between the two, meaning cancer patients tended to have fewer allergies in their medical history.
Other studies have found positive associations, and still others found no association at all.
In an attempt to explain these contradictions, the Cornell team reexamined nearly 650 previous studies from the past five decades. They found that inverse allergy-cancer associations are far more common with cancers of organ systems that come in direct contact with matter from the external environment-the mouth and throat, colon and rectum, skin, cervix, pancreas and glial brain cells.
Likewise, only allergies associated with tissues that are directly exposed to environmental assaults-eczema, hives, hay fever and animal and food allergies-had inverse relationships to cancers.
Such inverse associations were found to be far less likely for cancers of more isolated tissues like the breast, meningeal brain cells and prostate, as well as for myeloma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma and myelocytic leukemia.
The relationship between asthma and lung cancer, however, is a special case. A majority of the studies that the Cornell team examined found that asthma correlates to higher rates of lung cancer.
“Essentially, asthma obstructs clearance of pulmonary mucous, blocking any potentially prophylactic benefit of allergic expulsion,” they explain.
By contrast, allergies that affect the lungs other than asthma seem to retain the protective effect. So if allergies are part of the body’s defense against foreign particle invaders, is it wise to turn them off with antihistamines and other suppressants? The Cornell team says that studies specifically designed to answer this question are needed.
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008
Products for your eyes last a shorter time than other cosmetics. It’s a good idea to throw away mascara after three months, for example. That’s because you can get eye infections from it. If mascara dries out, do not add water or saliva to it. That can cause germs to grow.
Natural products have a very short shelf life. You should replace them even more often.
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Thursday, November 13th, 2008
You may use a product too much. Something in it does not agree with your system. Allergies can also build up over time. You might use a product safely for years, but then have problems with it later.
I have seen the term AHA. What does it mean?
AHA is the short term for alpha hydroxy acids. Cosmetic makers claim that AHA lessens wrinkles. They say that it softens other signs of aging, too. These claims may be true.
How safe is AHA?
Many people have had skin problems after using AHAs. They have sent lots of complaints to the FDA. The complaints are about:
* redness
* swelling
* burning
* blisters
* bleeding
* rash
* itching
* changes in skin color
Can I use AHA products safely?
To use AHA products safely, you should:
* Protect your skin from the sun.
* Look for labels that say exactly what is in the products.
* Buy only products with AHA of 10 percent or less.
* Buy only products with pH of 3.5 or more.
* Do a test first on a small patch of skin.
* Stop using the product if you have iching, burning, swelling or other problems.
* See your skin doctor (called a dermatologist) if you have problems.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
How to handle allergies to cosmetics
People use cosmetics to look and smell good. These products can range from eye shadow to underarm sprays. They can have almost anything in them. Cosmetics can be put in stores without FDA safety tests. Cosmetics must meet FDA standards once they are in stores.
Almost all cosmetics can cause skin problems. It is common to have an allergy to a cosmetic. Your skin might get a little red and sore at first. But then the problem could get a lot worse. You need to be careful about the products you use on your skin.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
Children whose parents have asthma or allergies and who are exposed to mice, or to the allergens they carry, are at risk for developing wheezing, study findings in the journal Allergy suggest. An association was also observed between early mouse exposure and allergies later in childhood.
“There are few (forward-looking) studies of mouse allergen health effects in young children, write Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, of Harvard Medical School, Boston, and colleagues, “while recent studies have shown that mouse allergen exposure in homes of children with established asthma are highly prevalent and potentially important in both urban and suburban environments.”
Phipatanakul’s group examined the association between mouse allergen exposure and wheezing, allergy and asthma in the first 7 years of life. A total of 498 children who had parents with a history of asthma or allergies were followed from birth to age 7.
The parents were surveyed to assess mouse exposure. Dust samples were collected at age 2 to 3 months and were tested for mouse allergen levels. Allergy skin testing was performed at an average age of 7.4 years in 248 children.
Overall, 103 of the infants lived in homes with reported signs of mice during the first year of life. The authors report that mouse allergen was detectable in 31.7 percent of kitchens and 33.3 percent of living rooms.
An association was observed between parents’ reports of mouse exposure and transient wheeze, but not with persistent wheeze and late-onset wheeze.
The team notes that early life mouse exposure was not predictive of asthma, eczema, or hayfever at 7 years of age. However, infants who lived in homes with detectable levels of mouse allergen at age 2 to 3 months had a twofold increased risk of having an allergy at school age.
“From these findings, we conclude that exposure to mouse allergen may be important in exacerbating current asthma disease symptoms and general (allergy) later on in life,” Phipatanakul and colleagues write.
“It is possible,” they add, “that even short-term exposure to mouse allergen influences overall risk of (allergy) if encountered at a vulnerable time in the life cycle (e.g. infancy).”
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Most children love birthday parties, but for 9-year-old Cullen Woodward, they can be a scary occasion.
Cullen is allergic to eggs, and eating a bite of birthday cake could lead to swelling, gasping, and even a trip to the emergency room.
To increase awareness and support a cure for food allergies, the Isbell Elementary School student is serving as an ambassador for the Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure, the third annual event in the Dallas area organized by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. The 2.2- mile walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano.
“The main reason why I like being an ambassador is because I feel like it’s really important to let people know how dangerous food allergies can be, and so that we can find a cure for them,” Cullen said.
Dallas event chairperson Amy Hasslen expects about 500 people to participate in the family-friendly walk, which will be followed by a carnival that will include bounce houses and a live band.
Hasslen is also the mother of a child with severe food allergies, a condition that is rapidly growing for unknown reasons. FAAN statistics show that about 4 percent of the U.S. population suffers from food allergies, with one in 17 children under age 3 reporting food allergies.
Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish account for about 90 percent of all food-allergies in the U.S., FAAN reports, with between 100 and 200 deaths from anaphylaxis caused by food occurring each year.
“It’s the little things that people don’t think about in every day life [that make dealing with food allergies difficult],” Hasslen said. “Our lives pretty much revolve around food, and you have to be on guard continually, because even a trace of a food allergen in something can cause a severe reaction.”
Cullen’s mother, Heather Woodward, watched with horror as her 10-month-old son’s eyes swelled shut and he began gasping for air when she gave him a hard-boiled egg for the first time. The food barely touched his lips when the reaction began.
The Frisco resident said that the hardest aspect of initially coping with food allergies is determining what is safe to feed the child.
“At that point it was like everything in the world n every bread, every baked good n had eggs in it,” Heather said. “It was a good six month learning curve to figure out what to feed your child when touching a small amount of it can make him stop breathing.”
Once the family determined what foods Cullen must avoid, the challenge became overcoming the fear of new dishes and the feelings of being excluded from classmates and friends. Cullen takes special cupcakes to birthday parties, because he cannot eat any cake or other treat baked with eggs.
“Sometimes I get teased, and I really hate that because it’s kind of scary having a food allergy,” Cullen said. “A lot of times when I go for birthday parties I really wish I could just have what other people are having, and I feel different.”
Hasslen said she struggles with her daughter experiencing the same feelings.
“The hardest part is watching your child not be able to participate in birthday parties,” she said. “They can’t eat the same food the other kids are eating.”
Through the Food Allergy Walk, Hasslen and the Woodwards are hoping to eliminate common misconceptions about food allergies and raise money for research. The Plano walk is one of 26 across the country working toward the same goals.
“We really want to have people out there supporting this and getting the word out,” Hasslen said.
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Friday, November 7th, 2008
I’ve tried afrin and zicam, but you can only use them for 3 days. And Somtimes I take sudafed and tylonel sinus but you can’t use those all the time either. Every morning I wake up with sinus pressure probably due to allerigies, does anybody know how i can get releif for this once and for all?
To relieve the sinus pain, start with a hot wash cloth on the face and eyes. Repeat a few times that will help until the next procedure is completed.You can buy a saline solution spray bottle at the Pharmacy along with Nasonex. Nasonex is a nasal spray used once a day, preferable in the morning when you wake.
This medication works and is worth the trip to the doctor for the prescription. First part you clean out the nasal cavity using the saline then use nasonex only two pumps on each side. Stop smoking if you are a smoker, and stay out of smoke filled areas. Take your allergy medicine every morning. Never consider surgery, the infections come back and it is very painful.There is no quick or permanent fix for this recurring infection.
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008
The most common asthma prevention medications are called corticosteroids (e.g., beclomethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, or fluticasone), which are inhaled through a “puffer” or inhaler. They are designed to decrease the swelling or inflammation in your airways. It usually takes a week or two for these medications to get the swelling and inflammation under control. They don’t provide fast relief of asthma symptoms, but they will prevent future symptoms. They control inflammation, which is the underlying cause of asthma.
If corticosteroids do not control your asthma symptoms, your doctor may suggest that you use a long-acting bronchodilator (e.g., salmeterol, formoterol) along with your corticosteroid. Your doctor may also suggest that you use a combination inhaler that contains both a corticosteroid and a long-acting bronchodilator.
For some people, leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast, zafirlukast) may be used to help control asthma. These medications work by blocking a chemical from causing inflammation in the airways. If your asthma is caused by allergies and your asthma symptoms have not been controlled with corticosteroids, your doctor may suggest an injectable medication called omalizumab or allergy shots.
People with asthma symptoms often need treatment that provides immediate relief. Bronchodilators (e.g., salbutamol, formoterol, or terbutaline) work quickly to relax the muscles around the airways and allow you to breathe more easily. These are reliever medications that treat the symptoms but not the underlying cause. If you are using relievers two days a week or more (not including before exercise), talk to your doctor or health care professional. You may need some changes in your medications.
Asthma itself is difficult to prevent, but a lot can be done to reduce or eliminate your asthma symptoms.
If your doctor has given you a preventive medication to use every day, follow the instructions carefully. If you use it as suggested, it should control the swelling in your airways and reduce your asthma symptoms over the long term.
Using your inhaler
Since asthma medications are often inhaled through a “puffer,” they require extra knowledge and care on your part. Asthma inhalers have to be used properly to get the right amount of medication into your lungs.
Learning how to use inhalers properly can take some practice. Ask your doctor or health care professional to check to see if you are using your inhaler properly. If you are using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), which is a pressurized inhaler, your doctor may recommend a spacer device that fits on your inhaler to make it easier for you to ensure that more of your medication is reaching your lungs. Spacers also help to reduce some of the side effects of inhaled corticosteroids. Spacer devices are not needed for dry-powdered devices that are not pressurized.
As part of your asthma treatment plan, your doctor may suggest that you use a peak flow meter. A peak flow meter helps you to monitor your lung function and it gives an indication of how well your asthma is controlled. It will also help you monitor how well your medications are working, recognize when you need to adjust your medications as recommended by your doctor or health care professional, and to know when to get emergency medical attention.
Keeping a diary of your asthma symptoms is also an important way to monitor your asthma control.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Avoiding triggers is your first defence against an asthma attack. Below are some common asthma triggers and their remedies. Making these simple lifestyle changes to avoid your asthma triggers can go a long way toward preventing attacks.
* pollen (grasses, trees, weeds): Keep doors and windows closed and use air conditioning to keep pollen out.
* dust mites (found in carpet, furniture, pillows): Use special coverings for mattresses and pillows. Remove carpets in bedrooms. Wash bedding in very hot water. Keep humidity in the room between 30% and 40%.
* animal hair and dander: Pet removal is the best way to avoid pet allergen. If you have pets, keep them out of bedrooms and off furniture.
* mould: Get a dehumidifier to eliminate mould. Avoid freshly cut grass.
* environment (smoke, pollution, cold air): Stop smoking and avoid all smoky areas. Stay indoors when the outside air quality is poor. Cover your nose and mouth in cold weather.
* exercise: Use your reliever medication 10 to 15 minutes before exercising. Warm up and cool down for 3 to 5 minutes.
Although avoiding triggers is an important part of asthma management, it is not always possible to escape them completely. Therefore, medications are often needed to prevent and treat asthma symptoms.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
There’s no cure for asthma. It’s a chronic condition that can last a lifetime. The goal of asthma treatment is to keep you as symptom-free as possible. This includes being able to engage in normal activities, keeping the use of rescue medications down (less than 2 days per week), and reducing episodes of worsening asthma. This goal can be reach by most people with asthma.
There are three main things you can do to treat asthma:
* avoid triggers
* use “preventer,” also called “controller” medications such as corticosteroids (e.g., beclomethasone*, budesonide, ciclesonide, or fluticasone), leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast or zafirlukast),or mast cell stabilizers (e.g., sodium cromoglycate)
* alleviate symptoms using “reliever” or “rescue” medications such as bronchodilators (e.g., salbutamol, formoterol, terbutaline, or ipratropium)
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