Deviated septum surgery (septoplasty) and turbinectomy facts Picture of the anatomy of the sinuses The following information is provided to help patients and their families prepare for deviated septum surgery (septoplasty) and turbinectomy (nasal airway surgery), and to understand more clearly the associated benefits, risks, and complications. Patients are encouraged to ask their doctor any...
This side sleeping position may be good for those who snore. Snoring is a sound that occurs when sleeping as airflow causes the tissues in the back of the throat to vibrate. The sound of snoring usually occurs as you inhale, and it can happen any time while you sleep. Half the population snores at...
What is an allergic reaction? Allergic reactions may last for varying lengths of time. They may take a few hours to a few days to disappear. If the exposure to the allergen continues, such as during a spring pollen season, allergic reactions may last for longer periods such as a few weeks to months. Allergic...
What is a black mold? Mold in your shower can cause annoying symptoms and health problems in people who are sensitive to it. The color of the mold doesn't have any connection to how dangerous it is. Showers are perfect breeding grounds for mold. Mold thrives in damp areas with poor ventilation. These conditions are...
Facts you should know about hay fever Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is a common allergic condition. Symptoms of hay fever mimic those of chronic colds and include stuffy or runny nose, itchy and watering eyes, and sneezing. The best way to treat an allergy condition is to identify the allergic trigger and avoid it. Allergists...
Cinnamon is a popular spice in many dishes. Cinnamon gives dishes a distinct flavor. Only a small percent of people experience allergic reactions after ingesting or coming into contact with cinnamon. Cinnamon is a popular spice in many dishes. Whether it is cinnamon rolls or cinnamon toast, this spice has an appealing smell and taste....
Facts you should know about ELISA tests Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Picture of micro-pipetting samples into a polystyrene plate for an ELISA test kit; Photo by James Gathany/CDC ELISA is an abbreviation for "enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay." In 1974, P. Perlmann and E. Engvall developed the test as a substitute for certain radioimmunoassay tests,...
What is a mosquito bite allergy? If you are allergic to mosquito bites, you may have a condition called Skeeter Syndrome. Mosquito bites cause reactions in almost everyone. You may experience itching, redness, and swelling after a mosquito bite. If you are allergic to mosquito bites, you may have a condition called Skeeter Syndrome. This...
Facts you should know about drug allergies Share Your Story Allergic reactions are the hyper-immune response of our immune system to foreign (antigenic) substances. When certain foreign substances are introduced to the body, the immune system is triggered. (The immune system protects us from substances that may harm the body.) A hyper-immune response may result...
Makeup allergy facts Cosmetics may irritate the skin directly (by far the most common type of reaction) or induce an immune-mediated allergic response. Most rashes produced by makeup are irritations, not allergies. If a particular product causes irritation, then avoid it. Makeup and cosmetics are complex mixtures of substances, any of which could produce irritation...