Nut allergy is a term generally used to include allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. Nut allergy is said to be the most common form among food allergies, especially in children. Nut allergy can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. It is a result of a strong reaction to the proteins found in nuts. Although nuts are strong allergens, not every reaction is … [Read more...] about Tree NuT Allergy and Peanut Allergy
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Allergy Symptoms
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe and some allergies can cause multiple symptoms in an individual. Allergies may feel like a cold, but are the result of an environmental or food irritant, not of a virus. Nasal allergy symptoms can be caused by a variety of environmental allergens, both indoor (dust mites, pets, and pests) and outdoor (pollens). Mold spores, which … [Read more...] about Allergy Symptoms
Can Indoor Mold Problems Cause Fatigue And Respiratory Problems?
Indoor mold can cause respiratory problems. While mold exposure is also often cited as a cause of fatigue, there is no scientific evidence to support or disprove this. Mold spores and other fungal materials are known to cause a range of respiratory problems, including coughing, congestion, rhinitis, bronchitis, allergic pneumonia, alveolitis, diffuse pulmonary fibrosis and … [Read more...] about Can Indoor Mold Problems Cause Fatigue And Respiratory Problems?
Farmer’s Lung: A Respiratory Lung Disease
Did you know farmer's lung is a respiratory allergic lung disease that affects farm workers handling hay or other plant materials contaminated with mould and actinomycetes? Did you know a single gram (dry weight) of hay could contain up to 102,000,000 (102 million) fungal spores and 1,200,000,000 (i.e., 1200 million) actinomycete spores? Did you know that up to … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Lung: A Respiratory Lung Disease
Symptoms of Mold and Mildew Exposure
Symptoms of mold (mildew) exposure are generally similar to allergic reactions or seasonal allergies. Symptoms of mold exposure can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of mold, the amount and the length of exposure. The person’s own level of sensitivity will also determine the severity of their reaction. Many times those who have come in contact with mold will … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Mold and Mildew Exposure