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Anthistamine and Allergy: Diagnosis and Administration
Diagnosis
To diagnose allergies the patient may be subjected to one or more of the following clinical studies:
Measurement of immunoglobulin E. Blood test that reveals the total amount of the antibody in the body when in contact with an allergen.
Skin tests. Consist of applying in the forearm or back different substances that can cause allergy, such as dust, mold, pollen, animal hair, cosmetics, metals, food and medicine. Those affected by this disease have redness, hives and itching 15 minutes later.
Patch testing. When practicing different substances are placed on the skin of the back, which are covered with patches for 48 or 72 hours later, we review in which regions of the epidermis was allergic response. Read the rest of this entry »
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Female smokers are more likely to develop asthma
The snuff not only aggravates asthma but may be a direct cause of the disease, according to results of recent research. Smokers are 33% more likely to have asthma than those who do not smoke. And for women the situation is much worse, because in them the risk of developing this disease increases by 138% and 143%.
A team from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health was obtained for the first time, consistent evidence indicating that snuff itself can cause asthma.
The results of the study, published in ‘European Respiratory Journal, show that both smokers and former smokers are more likely to be asthmatic than those who never had the habit, indicating that the effects of nicotine on the body remain over time. In fact, even former smokers have higher risk of contracting the disease (49%) than those who continue to smoke (33%). Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Women's Health | Tags: 15 cigarettes per day, asthma, chronic bronchitis, disease, former smokers, snuff | 5 Comments »