Allergy self-diagnosis putting people at risk

Posted by john on February 26th, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance, and why do some many people seem to be cutting out certain foods from their diets on health grounds? Hilary Wickett, a registered dietician and lecturer at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff explains
FOOD intolerance seems to be an issue that people believe is […]

Damon’s Grill Takes Lead in Offering Guests Food Allergy Information

Posted by john on February 19th, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

For the millions of food allergy sufferers, dining out can be a life or death decision. Even the hint of a known allergen in a “secret sauce” can find them among the 30,000 people a year seeking help in hospital emergency rooms.
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Inhalers Beat Pill for Asthma

Posted by john on February 16th, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

(Ivanhoe Newswire) — Daily treatment with an inhaled steroid is the best way to keep kids with asthma breathing easy.
Government researchers arrived at that conclusion after comparing three different types of asthma controller medications in nearly 300 children between ages 6 and 14 who were diagnosed with mild to moderate persistent asthma. Results reveal kids […]

Cadbury eggs recalled over nut allergy fears

Posted by john on February 13th, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

THOUSANDS of Cadbury Easter eggs have been recalled by the Birmingham confectionery company amid fears they could be dangerous to people with nut allergies.
Mini Creme Eggs and Easter Chicks with Buttons were also being recalled after bosses discovered a French production line was contaminated with hazelnut paste.
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Opinions abound at allergy forum

Posted by john on February 8th, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

Concern over potentially deadly food allergies has led to some strict controls over what is served in the town’s school buildings and what foods students can bring in themselves. It’s a policy that hasn’t sit well with some, and over 40 parents, teachers and students attended last week’s food allergy forum at Wakefield High School […]

PPD in hair dye blamed for jumping rates of allergy

Posted by john on February 5th, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

Rates of allergy to hair dye have jumped in several countries as more and younger people color their tresses, European researchers warn.
In an editorial in Saturday’s British Medical Journal, dermatologists say case reports from Britain, Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Singapore suggest the incidence of the allergy is increasing.
Para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, and its chemical […]

PAIN ON A PLANE How to avert ear pain on a plane

Posted by john on February 2nd, 2007 — in Flonase Top News

When a Boston couple and their daughter recently got kicked off an AirTran Airways flight because their 3-year-old wouldn’t calm down, the parents not only blamed the airline for being insensitive, but they also blamed ear discomfort for triggering the toddler’s tantrum.
While there’s no cure for being a 3-year-old, there are things you can do […]