Posts Tagged Allergens
-
Allergies
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory What is an allergy? An allergy is a heightened reaction (or “sensitivity”) to a substance or substances (allergens) that are normally harmless. Allergens in the air (such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander) are kn...
-
Allergic Conjunctivitis
By Richard Phinney, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates If your eyes have been itchy, red, and watery over the past few weeks, it could be that you're suffering from allergic conjunctivitis. Seasonal allergies affect more than 35 million Americans each year. Tree pollens in April and May, grass pollen...
-
Asthma Generation
By Robert J. Scranton, D.C. Fibromyalgia Centers of America Over the past five decades, we have witnessed a steady increase in asthma cases in this country. Today, over 20 million Americans suffer from some type of asthma, making it the most common chronic ailment in the United States today. ...