Allergies
A cold, allergy or asthma? An expert doctor explains how to identify
Spring and post-shelter exposure – cases are rising. A lingering runny nose, night cough and wheezing may signal allergy or worsening asthma, not a simple cold.
A life-threatening allergic attack: This is how you identify the signs and inject an Epipen
Many people are experiencing this phenomenon right now – but there is something you can do
The surprising reason: Why you should not make the bed immediately in the morning
New wearable neck patch invention allows people to speak with no vocal cords
Looking forward, the research team plans to continue enlarging the vocabulary of the device through machine learning and to test it in people with speech disorders.
What blood donors eat before can trigger allergic reactions in youth - study
Overall, the evidence obtained through this study strongly suggests that ATRs could be triggered by the food consumed by donors before a blood donation.
Overcoming lactose sensitivity: Busting myths about milk allergy
Do you have a milk allergy? Can just smelling milk trigger a dangerous reaction? Can milk allergies disappear? Dispelling common misconceptions about this common condition.
Mistakes in allergy diagnosis during wartime injury treatment are tragic, but are avoidable
Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers 24/7 consultation
'Dangerous' allergenic foods should be allowed in schools, experts say
Israeli allergy and immunology specialists urge an end to banning foods that could cause food allergies from schools.
Lactose intolerant? You should be eating these calcium-rich foods
If you want to increase the amount of calcium in your body, check out these 12 calcium-rich foods that are an excellent source of this important mineral.
Fighting food allergies becomes another ritual at synagogues, schools and camps
In 2007, only about 4% of children in the United States under 18 reported food allergies, but last year the number more than doubled.
Jerusalem boy with dairy allergy nearly dies after eating ice cream
The Jerusalem teenager had accidentally eaten dairy ice cream, thinking it was non-dairy. WIthin minutes, he showed signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know
Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.
Exposure to pets leads to fewer allergies among children - study
Food allergies lower quality of life for patients and their families, impose significant medical costs and is a major trigger of anaphylaxis.
