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Top 10 Most Read Allergy and Immunology Articles on Medscape

Top 10 Most Read Allergy and Immunology Articles on Medscape

What articles did allergists and immunologists find most interesting on Medscape in 2010?
Diesel Exhaust and its Impact on the Allergic Response

Diesel Exhaust and its Impact on the Allergic Response

This study tested the hypothesis that diesel exhaust exposure might favor the recruitment of TH2 lymphocytes in nonatopic donors.
Isomer

Isomer

Learn the definition of an isomer.
Pollen Allergies in Children

Pollen Allergies in Children

Many children suffer from pollen allergies. Children may be allergic to one or more different types of pollen. Pollen allergies can be bothersome and may require treatment.
Diphenhydramine HCl Facts

Diphenhydramine HCl Facts

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (HCl) is an antihistamine that has drying (anticholinergic) and sedative or sleep-inducing effects. It works by battling histamine for receptor sites in affected cells. Diphenhydramine HCl is a white, crystalline, odorless powder that is soluble in both alcohol and wate
Targeting Asthma Treatments

Targeting Asthma Treatments

A lot of people think that treating asthma is simple: when you start wheezing, just take a puff from a rescue inhaler. But it's not so straightforward for most people.
What Causes Asthma Attacks

What Causes Asthma Attacks

It is important that you should know what causes asthma attack, whether you have it or not. Understanding its source can help you prevent it from attacking you every now and then.
What Does It Mean To Be Gluten Free

What Does It Mean To Be Gluten Free

Gluten Free Recipe Included A classic gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe with a refreshing mint flavor. If you love classic Nestle Toll House cookies (and who doesn't?!) and you like th
Plagued by Pollen?

Plagued by Pollen?

Preventive tips, treatments, and more: Your survival guide for the spring allergy season.
Alpha Lipoic Acid for Asthma

Alpha Lipoic Acid for Asthma

Asthma is a disease that affects the human respiratory system. It causes the airways to narrow down. Asthma often occurs in response to a trigger of the likes of exposure to allergens like pollen, stress, cold air etc. It causes symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Allergies - The Curse of Modern Living?

Allergies - The Curse of Modern Living?

Do you feel 100 percent well? Do you suffer from a lack of energy?
A 'Difficult' Insect Allergy Patient

A 'Difficult' Insect Allergy Patient

Patients with a history of allergic reaction to stinging insects yet negative venom testing can present a diagnostic challenge.
Moms: Controlling Asthma Helps Baby

Moms: Controlling Asthma Helps Baby

Controlling asthma during pregnancy may be good for moms and babies.
What is a Sinus Headache?

What is a Sinus Headache?

If you have constant pain and tenderness in the forehead region, in the areas around the cheeks and the bridge between the eyes, then you are most likely having a sinus headache. Sinus headache is caused by pressure within the sinus cavities of the head. This is almost always caused by sinusitis.
A Complete Definition of Allergies

A Complete Definition of Allergies

Most everyone has an idea of what allergies are, but an allergist's definition of an allergy is quite different. Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist, defines what is happening in the body when someone has allergies.
Allergic Colds

Allergic Colds

Also known as hay fever, this condition refers to an allergy to pollen, dust, pets etc. which results in sneezing / running nose, nasal stuffiness, watery and itchy eyes. In most cases, symptoms are mild and at the most are inconvenient. But if its severe and persists for extended periods of time ,
Get it right with the homeopathic remedies

Get it right with the homeopathic remedies

For ages, humans have fallen victim to illness and sickness. These can make life hell, ranging from a general 3 day cold to a lifelong blood pressure problem; people can have any sort of sickness irre
Managing Asthma And Pets - 5 Tips For Bringing Home The Best Air Purifier

Managing Asthma And Pets - 5 Tips For Bringing Home The Best Air Purifier

If your pet seems to be triggering asthma flare ups, don't throw in the towel just yet. One the most effective and non-invasive ways to minimize the effects of the that your pet has on your asthma is to continually filter it from the air. Here are the 5 best features to have in a cleaner that w
What is an Ideal Food for People That Have Asthma?

What is an Ideal Food for People That Have Asthma?

Almost 23 million people in the United States have asthma, according to the American Lung Association. Asthma attacks, which are characterized by shortness of breath and chest tightness, can be triggered by environmental conditions such as exposure to secondhand smoke, or living in the inner city. A
Milk Allergies

Milk Allergies

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of milk allergies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.