Allergen Exposure Articles & Analysis
31 news found
Exposure to various irritants, allergens, and physical conditions could act as work-related asthma triggers. ...
This dust can contain a number of different substances, including numerous allergens. These frequently include allergens from dust mites, cockroaches, pollen, pets, rodents, mold, latex, and other sources. ...
The month of May is dedicated to asthma control and education to increase awareness about the disease and how those with it can prevent or mitigate exposures to asthma triggers, allergens, and respiratory irritants. Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States, according to the Centers for ...
According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 82 million households in the United States own a pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet ...
Symptoms can develop shortly after an exposure; however, they can also develop months or years after repeated exposures to harmful substances. Exposure to various irritants, allergens, and physical conditions could act as work-related asthma triggers. ...
NIOSH warns that asthma symptoms can come and go, and some workers might not have all of the symptoms. Exposure to various irritants, allergens, and physical conditions could act as work-related asthma triggers. ...
“Fortunately, work-related asthma can often be prevented or controlled by reducing or eliminating exposure to asthma triggers. We hope this new video helps to shed some light on the importance of protecting workers from exposure to allergens, respiratory irritants, and known asthma ...
A recent survey found that close to 50% of households in Puerto Rico have at least one pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet dander is a significant ...
“There’s an enormous number of potential allergens in the air and on surfaces from mold spores, to peanut dust, to cat dander and more. Allergen concentrations are highly variable by region, by season, and by conditions within the built environment. ...
The company’s initial product, INT301, is an immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergy delivered via a specially-formulated toothpaste designed to optimize exposure of allergenic proteins to a patient’s immune system while also cleaning their teeth. ...
Seasonal allergies are immune system responses triggered by exposure to allergens, such as seasonal tree or grass pollens. To complicate the situation, allergy sufferers are experiencing longer allergy seasons, earlier onset, and there is just more pollen in the air. ...
For those with allergic rhinitis, the body then responds to the allergen by releasing chemicals that can cause symptoms. Pollen exposure can also trigger symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the lining of the eye due to exposure to allergens like those in pollen. Symptoms of ...
The company’s initial product, INT301, is an immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergy delivered via a specially-formulated toothpaste designed to optimize exposure of allergenic proteins to a patient’s immune system while also cleaning their teeth. ...
Under the terms of the agreement, Abionic will carry out all pre-market process requirements for a specific Asthma Test Panel to quantify total IgE as well as IgE levels to 5 major perennial allergens associated with allergic asthma. Genentech will fund all clinical and regulatory costs for the tests. ...
“According to the CDC, the main causes of pink eye include exposure to viruses, bacteria, allergens and irritants,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates and the IAQ Video Network. ...
Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of asthma or worsen existing asthma in some people. ...
Even worse, the smell of a strong perfume or fragrance could trigger an asthma attack for some people with the condition. Controlling exposure to these odors in the home is often manageable, but for some asthmatics, exposure to asthma triggers such as perfumes and fragrances, is much harder to control in the work environment. Work-related asthma, also known as ...
Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of asthma or worsen existing asthma in some people. ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the asthma rate in Puerto Rico is as high as 19%, while in the rest of the United States the rate is below 8%. Asthma can be caused by exposure to a number of different respiratory allergens and irritants, including perfumes and fragrances in the work environment for some people. ...
People often look for medical treatment that can alleviate their allergy symptoms without considering what allergens may be causing their condition in the first place. While there are many allergens that can be found in the outdoor environment, there are also common allergens that may be present indoors that can often be eliminated or ...