Living With Rabbit Allergies Living with Rabbit allergies Susan Smith, PhD What Are allergies? allergies are part of the body s normal response to fighting infections. http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-12/allergies.html
Extractions: These calls are heartbreaking. It's true that the easiest allergy treatment is to remove the triggering agent. But this ignores the importance of companion animals to our health and well being. Our fosterers' experiences show that allergy sufferers can live safely and happily with rabbits and other pets. Allergies are part of the body's normal response to fighting infections. Sometimes the immune system becomes hyperstimulated and reacts to agents that normally are ignored. Common allergens include dust mites, cockroaches, and plant pollens. Allergies to animals are often caused by the saliva proteins left on the fur after licking and not the fur itself. Touching the fur transfers these proteins to our fingertips, and then to the face, eyes and nose. In turn, these entrances into our body are lined with immune cells ready to respond to any invaders. For some people the proteins on rabbit fur are considered dangerous invaders, prompting the immune system to mount a full scale defense. Watery eyes and dripping nose try to wash away these proteins. The airway constricts in response to hormones such as histamines, which recruit more immune cells to the invasion site. This response is beneficial when the invader is influenza. A response to rabbits or other companion animals can instead cause misery and trouble. For several of our fos-terers, the inconvenience of allergies is far outweighed by love for our companions. Discussed here are strategies that HRS fosterers successfully use to minimize these discomforts.
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Allergy And Asthma FAQ Home Page General information on allergies and asthma with specific sections on special problems of children. Misc.kids Frequently Asked Questions allergies and Asthma. http://www.cs.unc.edu/~kupstas/FAQ.html
Extractions: Allergies and Asthma The Allergy and Asthma FAQ is an informal gathering of the "net wisdom" on allergies and asthma. It includes links to various (Web and non-Web) sources of information. This started as the misc.kids Allergy and Asthma FAQ, so a certain amount of this information is geared towards parents, but there is plenty of information for adults, too. If there are sources that should be included, please send me e-mail , and I'll try to get the information in. This page includes: also available as text files for ftp download from the FAQ server: or by e-mail request to the maintainer: Eileen Kupstas Soo ( A collection of other web sites of interest to allergy and asthma patients.
EMedicine Health - Overview Consumer health resource center providing an overview, the causes, symptoms and treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8633-1.asp
Extractions: Search June 6, 2004 Registration Healthcare Professionals High cholesterol can affect children. Is your child at risk? About 1 million people in the United States have Crohn disease. What are treatment options? Is there a connection between IBD and Crohn Disease? About one third of those with diabetes do not know they have it. Are you one? Two million or more Americans have schizophrenia. Is someone you love affected? One third of those with asthma are children. What are the symptoms and triggers? Asthma You are in: Allergy Indoor Allergies Overview Most people with hay fever and other outdoor allergies think of their home as a haven where they can escape their allergies. Unfortunately, houses and apartment buildings harbor their own allergens. The inside of your home actually traps allergens, making them impossible to avoid. While almost anything in your environment can trigger an allergic reaction , house dust is the main culprit in indoor allergies. What is house dust? It varies depending on the type and age of your home, the temperature and humidity in the home, what you keep in the home (everything from food to clothes to furniture), and who lives in the home (human, animal, and plant).
Gale Encyclopedia Of Alternative Medicine: . allergies. Definition. allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system which occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. http://www.findarticles.com/g2603/0000/2603000007/p1/article.jhtml
Extractions: Print friendly Tell a friend Find subscription deals Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Belinda Rowland Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system which occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. It is estimated that 60 million Americans, or more than one in every five people, suffer from some form of allergy, with similar proportions throughout much of the rest of the world. Allergy is the single largest reason for school absence and is a major source of lost productivity in the workplace. An allergy is a type of immune reaction. Normally, the immune system responds to foreign bodies, like pollen or bacteria, by producing specific proteins called antibodies that are capable of binding to identifying molecules (antigens) on the foreign body. This reaction between antibody and antigen sets off a series of reactions designed to protect the body from infection. Sometimes, this same series of reactions is triggered by harmless, everyday substances. This is the condition known as allergy, and the offending substance is called an allergen. Allergens enter the body through four main routes: the airways, the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the circulatory system.
ABCNEWS.com : Kids With Pets Have Fewer Allergies Researchers find that kids who live with cats or dogs early in life have less risk of developing allergies later on. http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/WorldNewsTonight/pets_and_allergies_WNT080
Extractions: Mom Hopes Mystery Boy Is Her Son ... Lowly Fruit Fly's Amazing Flight Secrets MORE ON THIS STORY VIDEO Truth About Cats and Dogs RELATED STORIES Pet Risk To Allergies, Asthma Unclear New Allergy Treatment Can Your Dog Help You Lose Weight? A study published in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that, contrary to many parents' fears, owning cats or dogs does not increase a child's risk of developing allergies, and in fact, may actually protect them. The study's lead author, Dr. Dennis Ownby of the Medical College of Georgia, says that even he was "very surprised" by the results. Ownby and colleagues followed more than 470 children from birth to age 6 or 7, comparing those exposed to cats and dogs during their first year of life to those who were not. By using skin-prick tests for detecting common allergies, the researchers found that, contrary to what many doctors had been taught for years, children who had lived with a pet were not at greater risk.
Mission: Allergy Offers products and physician written information for allergies and allergen avoidance. Includes encasings, pillows, duvets (comforters), blankets, hepa vacuums, Blueair air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers. http://www.missionallergy.com/
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Allergy And Immunology Last Updated: April 13, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: adverse immunologic reactions to foods, allergic reactions to foods, food hypersensitivity, food intolerance, adverse food reactions, lactose intolerance, bacterial food poisoning, peanut allergy, protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, food hypersensitivity, allergen exposure, anaphylactic reactions, food-induced anaphylactic reaction, oral allergy syndrome, dietary protein enterocolitis, food-induced asthma, food-induced pulmonary hemosiderosis, Heiner syndrome, egg allergy, milk allergy, peanut allergy, soy allergy, fish allergy, shellfish allergy, tree nut allergy, wheat allergy AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography
Auckland Allergy Clinic - Diagnosis And Treatment Of Allergy Offers information about diagnosis, management and treatment of asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis, bronchitis, dermatitis, eczema, food allergies, hay fever, immunologic problems and sinusitis. Located in Auckland, New Zealand. http://www.allergyclinic.co.nz
Extractions: Allergy Quick Find Allergy Overview Allergies, Asthma, Exercise, Hyperventilation and Panic Disorders; is there a common link? Alcohol Intolerance (Adverse effect to Alcoholic beverages) Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergic Skin Diseases Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis - Difficulties in Diagnosis Asthma Asthma - Understanding Asthma: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going? Atopic Dermatitis Cat Allergy Coeliac Disease Contact Dermatitis Desensitisation Designing an Allergy-Friendly Home in New Zealand Diagnosis of Allergies Drug Allergy Eczema Food Allergy: A Patients Guide Food Allergy: Prognosis Food Anaphylaxis (and Air Travel) Food Cross-reactions Fragrance and Spice Allergy History of Allergy House Dust Mites House Dust Mites - Reduction Measures Idiopathic Anaphylaxis: An Update Immunotherapy Immunotherapy: An Update Insect Sting Allergy Latex Allergy Mould Allergy Nickel Allergy Occupational Dermatitis Patch Testing - Patient Instruction Sheet Peanut Allergy Plant Dermatitis (Phytodermatitis) Prevention of Allergies Prescribing for Allergies in Pregnancy Primary Immunodeficiency - Recurrent Infections Recurrent Infections: Normal, Allergic, or Immunodeficiency?
Nutrition Remedies For Allergies allergies! Your food choices and certain nutrients can help alleviate allergies. What is an allergy. Foods commonly associated with specific allergies. http://www.naturalways.com/alergy1.htm
Allergy-Free Recipes Monthly recipes for those suffering from allergies, plus information on research, events and new hot topics. http://www.foodallergy.org/recipes.html
Extractions: Shopping and Cooking Resources To view a list of other cookbooks and cooking resources, please visit our Shop for Resources section. How to Join FAAN Quick Donate Below you will find a monthly recipe, as well as a much requested milk-free, egg-free birthday cake and frosting recipes, and a recipe for chocolate candy. These recipes and many others can be found in The Food Allergy News Cookbook, which also contains tips for shopping, substituting foods, cooking, and a glossary of ingredient terms. The recipes are carefully tested and labeled for easy identification of allergens. Ingredients can be found in your supermarket. Click here to order.
SciTalk.com - Science Information For Health And Disease SciTalk.com. Home Page allergies Breast Cancer Cardiovascular Diabetes Osteoporosis Prostate Cancer BioCareer.com. allergies. The Discussion Board. http://www.scitalk.com/allergies.cfm
Resource List On Food Allergies And Intolerances - February 2002 Resource List on Food allergies and Intolerances. This publication is a compilation of resources on food allergies and intolerances for the consumer. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/allergy.htm
Extractions: This publication is a compilation of resources on food allergies and intolerances for the consumer. The resources are in a variety of information formats: articles, pamphlets, books and full-text materials on the World Wide Web. Resources chosen prov ide information on the most common food allergies and concerns of individuals with food allergies. The resources listed contain accurate nutrition information and are available nationwide. Opinions expressed in the publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Your local library or bookstore can help you loc ate these resources. Contact information is provided for Web sites and organizations. Materials cannot be purchased from the Library. Please contact the publisher/producer if you wish to purchase any materials on this list. This resource list is available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center's (FNIC) web site at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs_and_db.html
Extractions: *** Allergy Sub-topics *** General Information Egg Allergies Fish and Shellfish Allergies Milk Allergies and Lactose Intolerance Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies Soy Allergies Wheat and Gluten Allergies Other Resources Associations and Organizations General Information Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerance Allergy Statistics Fact Sheet
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Extractions: "Does your dog have allergies? Does he itch all of the time? Has your veterinarian diagnosed "allergies" and sentenced your beloved canine companion to years of steroid therapy? I wrote T he Allergy Solution for Dogs to provide owners with honest and objective information they can use to help plan a holistic treatment approach to dealing with their pets' allergies. Nothing bizarre or strange, simply proven treatments that I have used on thousands of pets in my years in private practice. Each day I help pets with allergies get off of steroids and help them live longer, itch-free lives. I have shared my secrets with the readers of Dog Fancy in my monthly column, and now I happily share them with you. Get ready to learn how to improve your dog's life the holistic way!" Shawn Messonnier DVM Welcome to... Pet Allergies: non toxic natural solutions
Allergy Information A guide to allergies and allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever and celiac disease. http://www.x-sitez.com/allergy/
Vet@dog - Dermatology - Food Allergies: Part I dog.com vet@dog Food allergies Part I Ear problems. Food allergies can cause signs that airborne allergies cause, but there are a few differences. http://www.dog.com/vet/dermatology/02.html
Extractions: dog.com vet@dog Food Allergies Part I: Ear problems Food allergies can cause signs that airborne allergies cause, but there are a few differences. Unless a dog has moved to a different part of the country and has unexpected exposure to new allergens, the typical age that you begin to see airborne food allergies, the age is usually either significantly younger or significantly older. In other words, when allergies of SOME sort seem likely in a pup under one year of age or in a dog in middle to old age, then a food allergy should be considered first. One of the earliest common manifestations of a food allergy may be recurrent ear infections. Therefore, it is appropriate to begin this food allergy discussion with a discussion on ear infections : Ear infection, as a "diagnosis", is a multifactorial issue, with causes that are neither simple to evaluate nor to treat. Most (approx.80%) ear infections are caused by allergies, even if only one ear is involved.
