Encyclopedia - Hay Fever: Encyclopedia - Hay Fever
Allergic rhinitis, also called pollinosis, hay fever or nasal allergies, is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hay Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Hay Fever - Causes
Allergies are caused by an oversensitive immune system, leading to a misdirected immune response. The immune system normally protects the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hay Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Hay Fever - Treatment
The goal of treatment is to reduce allergy symptoms caused by the inflammation of affected tissues. The best "treatment" is to avoid what...   » Read the article

Article - Budesonide
Budesonide Budesonide is a corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma, non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergen: Encyclopedia - Allergen
An allergen is any substance (antigen), most often eaten or inhaled, that is recognized by the immune system and causes an allergic react...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Budesonide: Encyclopedia - Budesonide
Budesonide Budesonide is a corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma, non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hay Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Hay Fever - Signs And Tests
The history of the person's symptoms is important in diagnosing allergic rhinitis, including whether the symptoms vary according to time ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pollen: Encyclopedia Ii - Pollen - Hay Fever
Main article: Hay fever Allergy to pollen is called hay fever. Generally pollens that cause allergies are those of anemophilous, because ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergic Conjunctivitis: Encyclopedia - Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy. Although all...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atopic Dermatitis: Encyclopedia - Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, sometimes called eczema is a kind of dermatitis, atopic, psychosomatic skin disease. Skin of an affected person reacts...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Robert Richet: Encyclopedia - Charles Robert Richet
Charles Robert Richet (August 26, 1850 – December 4, 1935) was a French physiologist who won the 1913 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Med...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia - Allergy
An allergy or Type I hypersensitivity is an immune malfunction whereby a person's body is hypersensitised to react immunologically to typ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Types
ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Eczema - Allergenic. There are several causes of dermatitis, but the most common ones are re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Westcliffe Colorado: Encyclopedia Ii - Westcliffe Colorado - Nonprofit Cultural Groups
Jazz in the Sangres website High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival website Wet Mountain Western Days website Westcliffe Center for th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alopecia Areata: Encyclopedia Ii - Alopecia Areata - Prognosis
Effects of alopecia areata are mainly psychological (loss of self image due to hair loss). However, patients also tend to have a slightly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clarithromycin: Encyclopedia Ii - Clarithromycin - Special Precautions
Allergic reactions can occur with clarithromycin use. People with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever or hives seem to be more suscep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Signs And Symptoms
Allergy is characterised by a local or systemic inflammatory response to allergens. Local symptoms are: Nose: swelling of the nasal muco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Types
ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Eczema - Allergenic. There are several causes of dermatitis, but the most common ones are re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Diagnosis
There are several methods for the diagnosis and assessment of allergies. Allergy - Skin test. The typical and most simple method of dia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resorcinol: Encyclopedia Ii - Resorcinol - Applications
Used externally it is an antiseptic and disinfectant, and is used 5 to 10% in ointments in the treatment of chronic skin diseases such as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Treatment
There are limited mainstream medical treatments for allergies, probably the most important factor in rehabilitation is the removal of sou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Pathophysiology
All hypersensitivities result from an aberration somewhere in the normal immune process. The exact cause of such malfunctions is not alwa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Basis Of The Allergic Response
Allergy - Genetic Basis. There is much evidence to support the genetic basis of allergy, as allergic parents are more likely to have a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Basis Of Increasing Prevalence
There has been a notable increase in the commonness of allergies in the past decades, and there are multiple hypotheses explaining this p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Treatment
There are limited mainstream medical treatments for allergies. Probably the most important factor in rehabilitation is the removal of sou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Basis Of Increasing Prevalence
There has been a notable increase in the commonness of allergies in the past decades, and there are multiple hypotheses explaining this p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allergy: Encyclopedia Ii - Allergy - Treatment
There are limited mainstream medical treatments for allergies, probably the most important factor in rehabilitation is the removal of sou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Noel Coward: Encyclopedia Ii - Noel Coward - Success In The Twenties And Thirties
He starred in one of his first full-length plays, the inheritance comedy I'll Leave It To You, in 1920 at the age of twenty. After enjoyi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Diseases Starting With H: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Diseases Starting With H - Hi
List of diseases starting with H - Hib-Hip. Hibernian fever, familial Hiccups Hidradenitis suppurativa familial Hidradenitis suppurati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia - Cat
The cat, also called the domestic cat or house cat, is a small feline carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. Its mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia - Eczema
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extreme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia - Honey
Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by bees and other insects from the nectar of flowers. "The definition of honey stipulates a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia - Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a “trigger” such as exposure to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia - Al-razi
Al-Razi, (full name Abū Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakarīya al-Rāzi) (ابو بکر الرازی), also known as "Zakaria al-Razi" in Arabic; o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ma Huang: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Ma Huang
ma huang: has been used to relieve allergies, asthma, hay fever, colds, and inflammatory conditions. The plant contains two primary al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alopecia Areata: Encyclopedia - Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata ("baldness in spots") is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia - Al-razi
Al-Razi, (full name Abū Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakarīya al-Rāzi) (ابو بکر الرازی), also known as "Zakaria al-Razi" in Arabic; o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia - Eczema
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extreme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia - Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a “trigger” such as exposure to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia - Honey
Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by bees and other insects from the nectar of flowers. "The definition of honey stipulates a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rhinitis: Encyclopedia - Rhinitis
Rhinitis is the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of the nose. Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, congestion and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nettle: Encyclopedia - Nettle
See text Nettle (Urtica) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae, mostly perennial herbs but some are annual and a few ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia - Cat
The cat, also called the domestic cat or house cat, is a small feline carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. Its mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow: Encyclopedia - Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a common herb found throughout North America and Eurasia. It has finely divided, almost feathery leaves...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spring Dragon Qi Gong: Alternative Health Dictionary On Spring Dragon Qi Gong
Spring Dragon Qi Gong: Series of eight movements from a traditional Taoist regimen. Promoted by Nan Lu, O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac., Spring Dr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Environmental Medicine: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Environmental Medicine
ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE: Environmental medicine explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Herbal Therapy, Botanical Therapy, Herbalism
Herbal therapy or botanical therapy or herbalism: employs parts of plants (seed, stem, flowers, root, bark, leaf) for the relief of co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goldenrod: Encyclopedia Ii - Goldenrod - Garden Use
British gardeners adopted goldenrod long before Americans. Goldenrod only began to gain some acceptance in American gardening (other than...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - Characteristics
Cat - Physical. Cats typically weigh between 2.5 and 7 kg (5.5–16 lb); however, some breeds, such as the Maine Coon can exc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palynology: Encyclopedia Ii - Palynology - Methods Of Study
Palynomorphs (usually between 5 and 500 micrometres in size) are extracted from rocks and sediments physically, by wet sieving, often aft...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Types Of Honey
The flavor and color of the substance is largely determined by the nectar source. Common flavors of honey include orange blossom honey, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Treatment
Eczema - Moisturizing. Dermatitis severely dries out the skin,and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resorcinol: Encyclopedia Ii - Resorcinol - Properties
Resorcinol crystallizes from benzene as colorless needles which are readily soluble in water, alcohol and ether, but insoluble in chlorof...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Treatment
The most effective treatment for asthma is identifying triggers, such as pets or aspirin, and limiting or eliminating exposure to them. D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Treatment
The most effective treatment for asthma is identifying triggers, such as pets or aspirin, and limiting or eliminating exposure to them. D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Contributions To Medicine
Al-Razi - Smallpox vs. measles. As chief physician of the Baghdad hospital Razi formulated the first known description of smallpox: "S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapeseed: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapeseed - Cultivation And Uses
Rapeseed is very widely cultivated throughout the world for the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and biodi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow: Encyclopedia Ii - Yarrow - Human Uses
As mentioned above, yarrow has seen historical use as a medicine, mainly because of its astringent effects. Decoctions have been used to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Treatment
Eczema - Moisturizing. Dermatitis severely dries out the skin,and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Contributions To Medicine
Al-Razi - Smallpox vs. measles. As chief physician of the Baghdad hospital Razi formulated the first known description of smallpox: "S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alopecia Areata: Encyclopedia Ii - Alopecia Areata - Diagnosis
First symptoms are small, soft, bald patches which can take just about any shape but are most usually round. Initial presentation most co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nettle: Encyclopedia Ii - Nettle - Uses
Nettle stems are a popular raw material used in small-scale papermaking. The tops of growing nettles are a popular cooked green in many a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Alchemy
Al-Razi - The Transmutation of Metals. Razi's interest in alchemy and his strong belief in the possibility of transmutation of lesser m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Philosophy
Al-Razi - On existence. Razi believed that a competent physician must also be a philosopher well versed in the fundamental questions re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Alchemy
Al-Razi - The Transmutation of Metals. Razi's interest in alchemy and his strong belief in the possibility of transmutation of lesser m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Al-razi's Masters And Opponents
We already mentioned that Razi studied medicine under 'Ali ibn Rabban al-Tabari, however, Ibn al-Nadim indicates that he studied philosop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapeseed: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapeseed - Pests And Diseases Affecting Rapeseed
Rapeseed - Insect pests. Flea beetles (Phyllotreta sp.), Diamondback moths (Plutella xylostella), Bertha armyworms (Mamestra configura...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Quotes From Rhazes
Asked if a philosopher can follow a prophetically revealed religion, al-Razi frankly replies: How can anyone think philosophically while...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Biography
In Persian and Arabic, Razi means "from the city of Rayy (also spelled RAY, REY, or RAI, old Persian RAGHA, Latin RHAGAE) formerly one of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapeseed: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapeseed - Controversy
The Monsanto Company has genetically engineered new cultivars of rapeseed that are resistant to the effects of the herbicide Roundup. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - References And Further Reading
Only the first volume was published since P. Kraus' suicide prevented the publication of the second volume for which he already had gathe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Diagnosis
Eczema diagnosis is generally based on the appearance of inflamed, itchy skin in eczema sensitive areas such as face, chest and other ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Biography
In Persian and Arabic, Razi means "from the city of Rayy (also spelled RAY, REY, or RAI, old Persian RAGHA, Latin RHAGAE) formerly one of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - History And Mythology
Main article History of cats Cats have been kept with humans since at least the days of Ancient Egypt through various cultures. In Ancien...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Epidemiology
Asthma is usually diagnosed in childhood. The risk factors for asthma include: a personal or family history of asthma or atopy; triggers...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Al-razi's Masters And Opponents
We already mentioned that Razi studied medicine under 'Ali ibn Rabban al-Tabari, however, Ibn al-Nadim indicates that he studied philosop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Signs And Symptoms
An acute exacerbation of asthma is referred to colloquially as an asthma attack. The clinical hallmarks of an attack are shortness of bre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Diagnosis
In most cases, a physician can diagnose asthma on the basis of typical findings in a patient's clinical history and examination. Asthma i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Pathophysiology
Asthma - Bronchoconstriction. In essence, asthma is the result of an abnormal immune response in the bronchial airways.[5] The airways ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Philosophy
Al-Razi - On existence. Razi believed that a competent physician must also be a philosopher well versed in the fundamental questions re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - References And Further Reading
Only the first volume was published since P. Kraus' suicide prevented the publiction of the second volume for which he already had gather...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - History And Mythology
Main article History of cats Cats have been kept with humans since the days of Ancient Egypt through various cultures. ... See also:Cat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - History And Mythology
Main article History of cats Cats have been kept with humans since the days of Ancient Egypt through various cultures. A person who loves...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Diagnosis
In most cases, a physician can diagnose asthma on the basis of typical findings in a patient's clinical history and examination. Asthma i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - Varieties Of Domestic Cat
The list of cat breeds is quite large. Each breed has distinct features and heritage. The owners and breeders of show cats compete to see...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - Scientific Classification
The domestic cat was named Felis catus by Carolus Linnaeus in his Systema Naturae of 1758. Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber named the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Pathophysiology
Asthma - Bronchoconstriction. In essence, asthma is the result of an abnormal immune response in the bronchial airways.[5] The airways ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - Reproduction And Genetics
Cats are seasonally polyestrous, which means they may have many heat periods over the course of a year. A heat period lasts about 4 to 7 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - Domestication
Like some other domesticated animals, cats live in a mutualistic arrangement with humans. Cats, however, have done so for a much shorter ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Signs And Symptoms
An acute exacerbation of asthma is referred to colloquially as an asthma attack. The clinical hallmarks of an attack are shortness of bre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Composition Of Honey
Honey is a mixture of sugars, water, and other compounds. The specific composition of any batch of honey will depend largely on the mix o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Diagnosis
Eczema diagnosis is generally based on the appearance of inflamed, itchy skin in eczema sensitive areas such as face, chest and other ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow: Encyclopedia Ii - Yarrow - Medicinal Uses
Yarrow intensifies the medicinal action of other herbs taken with it, and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It is reported to be asso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia Ii - Asthma - Epidemiology
Asthma is usually diagnosed in childhood. The risk factors for asthma include: a personal or family history of asthma or atopy; triggers...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Honey As A Product
Honey - Honey processing. Comb honey A popular honey product. The honey is sold still in the wax comb. Comb honey was once packaged by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Honey Formation
Honey is laid down by bees as a food source. In cold weather or when food sources are scarce, bees use their stored honey as their source...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Use Of Honey
The main uses of honey are in cooking, baking, spreading on bread or toast, and as an addition to various beverages such as tea. Because ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Honey In Culture And Folklore
In many cultures, honey has associations that go far beyond its use as a food. In language and literature, religion and folk belief, hone...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honey: Encyclopedia Ii - Honey - Precautions
Honey is not always healthful. Because it is gathered from flowers in the wild, there are situations in which it may be toxic. (See: Gray...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Quotes From Rhazes
Asked if a philosopher can follow a prophetically revealed religion, al-Razi frankly replies: How can anyone think philosophically while...   » Read the article