Allergic Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye which is the layer of tissue which lines the front part of the eyeball (the white part of the eye) and the inside of the eyelids. While conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria, virus, or chemical...
Angioedema is a condition in which small blood vessels leak fluid into the deep dermal, subcutaneous and/or submucosal tissue, causing swelling. The swelling usually occurs around the face, lips and tongue but can also affect the throat, hands, feet and genital area.
Dust is omnipresent! it is everywhere all of the time. It is found indoors and outdoors, within households, workplaces, schools, cars and public places. Dust is made up of virtually anything and everything. Dust contain human skin cells, insect fragments and waste (e.g...
Thunderstorm asthma is triggered by massive loads of small pollen allergen particles being released into the air with fast changes in wind, temperature and humidity. When it rains, or is humid, pollen grains can absorb moisture and burst open, releasing hundreds of sma...
Allergic symptoms of corn allergy develop when an individual’s immune system becomes sensitised and overreacts following the ingestion of corn or foods containing corn-derived products.
Symptoms of Corn Allergy
Physical reactions to corn and corn products can range from...
The aim of a low salicylate diet is to keep the intake of salicylates to a minimum. Salicylates occur naturally in many fruits vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea, coffee, juices, beer, wine and natural flavourings (e.g. peppermint). Salic...
Natural chemicals are found in the foods we eat. Food is composed of protein, carbohydrate, fat and various nutrients as well as a number of natural chemicals. These naturally occurring chemicals often add flavour and smell to food. Sometimes they will trigger adverse...
