Allergy, hypersensitivity (68 contents)
Allergies are a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. They can come in various forms, such as food allergies, allergies to pollen, dust, mould, animal dander and many...
Allergies are a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Allergy symptoms can be bothersome and affect daily functioning. Nevertheless, there are a number of effective ways to...
Allergies have become one of the most common health problems in the modern world. They play an important role in the quality of life of millions of people. In this article, we will try to answer the...
The skin is the largest organ of our body, performing important protective functions. Skin lesions are a common occurrence, but can sometimes be a sign of more serious health problems. In this...
An allergy is a condition of hypersensitivity of the immune system to certain substances, called allergens. Although many people associate allergies mainly with spring and pollen, it is possible to...
In a young child, every ailment is a stressful unknown. So it is not surprising that when a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis is made, parents look for the cause. Foods are targeted, but are we right to...
Allergy to house dust mites affects one in three Poles. Can we prevent it and what symptoms might indicate it?
Allergens not only trigger a strong immune system response but in extreme cases can even cause death. In addition to providing information about allergens in food, a new food production technology...
A blocked nose can make it difficult or even impossible to fall asleep. However, there are some proven home remedies that can bring relief. Here's what to do to get a good night's sleep despite a...
An analysis by Imperial College London and Sechenov University in Moscow has shown a correlation between guidelines for the diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants and young children and the false...
Skin tattooing is sometimes more popular, sometimes a little less, but in any case a lot of people constantly decide to get some kind of tattoo. For most people this does not result in any...
A burning sensation in the nose is not a complaint that patients often report to their doctor, but it can be very troublesome. This problem can be caused by various factors, including allergic...
An increasing number of patients are struggling with allergic diseases. In a period of constantly changing epidemiological situation in the country, many people may be concerned about the impact of...
Allergists should not interrupt their treatment due to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, according to the president of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).
Allergists should not interrupt their treatment due to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, according to the president of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).
Nut allergy is classed as one of the so-called big eight food allergens, i.e. those that cause more than 90% of food allergies. Is nut allergy dangerous? How do you live with it?
The world's first dental anaesthesia was performed in 1844. It was unsuccessful due to improper patient selection, which would also be a challenge for anaesthetists in the 21st century. Nevertheless,...
Runny nose, watery eyes - these are some of the discomforts that accompany allergies. Hay fever, one of the concomitant symptoms of allergies, is an extremely troublesome symptom which can make life...
Pruritus can occur on the skin of any part of the body, but it is quite interesting that itching occurs on the lower extremities. Itching can sometimes be caused by problems that no one would ever...
Dark circles under the eyes are a fairly common problem - in fact, all of us happen to notice them on our face. Just as some people are bothered by them and others completely ignore them, when we see...
Warm, muggy, humid... Holidays, apart from relaxation, are often associated with mosquitoes, whose plague floods the country. How do you protect yourself from them? What can you do to reduce the pain...
An insect bite can cause a life-threatening reaction known as an anaphylactic reaction. What should you do if your child is stung by a bee or bitten by an insect? How do you deal with the burning,...