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When we first – you notice I said “we” – started getting infusions my daughter was in middle school. Of course, I mean meant my daughter got infusions but infusions affect everyone involved. Middle school is always a tough time but having to face infusion every 3 weeks added to the strain. Our doctor and […]
Facts about Pet Allergies Ø More than 70% of U.S. households have a dog or cat. Ø 10% of the general population is allergic to animal dander. Ø 20% of people with asthma have pet allergies. Ø Animal dander comes from saliva, skin cells, and urine (not much from hair). Ø Since cats lick themselves, cat dander gets onto their hair […]
There has been a revolution in recent years in the way that Allergist/Immunologists treat asthma. Asthma is no longer considered one disease because of the many different forms it can come in. Asthma can be related to allergies, exercise, infections, stress and a variety of other factors. On a cellular and molecular level, these differences […]
Chronic Illness and Missing School - Words from a Patient
Being chronically ill is definitely a challenge especially when you are missing a lot of school. When I was younger I missed a lot of school due to illness and infusions. Trying to keep up with the missing school assignments was a struggle at times. I diagnosed with CVID at 11 years old. My parents […]
I have Hereditary Angioedema which causes edema or swelling when I have flares. Since, I already struggle with having excess swelling in my body I thought it would be a good idea to do everything I could to help reduce the inflammation that I have. I already receive infusions twice a week which is so […]
IMMUNOe and Horizon Patient Testimonial As much as I love winter time being immune deficient definitely makes it harder. The kids being in school means germs are more prevalent around the house. That adds another level of complexity trying to stay healthy. Unfortunately germs are a part of life and as much as I hope […]
Research Article: Attention Deficit Disorder and Allergic Rhinitis: Are They Related? Isaac Melamed and Melinda Heffron IMMUNOe Research Centers , Centennial, CO 80112, USA Academic Editor: Enrico Maggi Copyright © 2016 I. Melamed and M. Heffron. T The association between ADHD and allergy remains controversial. Our previous findings suggest that nerve growth factor may […]
Did you know you can get “hand eczema” from nickel allergy, even if you are staying away from metal on you, because of nickel in the food you eat? Females tend to know they are nickel allergic because they get a rash from “cheap” earrings. Males are often not as aware that they even have […]
How to stay merry-healthy this winter season! Everyone wants to feel their best around the holidays. Unfortunately, it is also a time of year when we see an increase of people getting a cold and flu bugs. There are measures you can take, besides getting the flu shot, to get your body winter-ready for this […]
According to recent estimates, 15 million Americans are affected by food allergies, which makes it a very important health topic. Experts advise people to beware of allergy symptoms and be cautious with the food they consume daily. Allergens are often hidden in foods and other products that we may not expect. Therefore, doctors suggest that […]