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August 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The food we consume everyday contains many natural and artificial additives. Most of these additives to food are chemicals and biological substances. In most of the cases, they are usually either preservatives or coloring substances. Though additives have been used for hundreds of years, there has been an increase in the number and variety of […]
Read MoreAugust 04, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Asthma and allergies are quite common in pregnancy. Although complications from asthma and allergies are much less common, approximately 1% of pregnant women suffer from asthma during their pregnancy. Many more suffer from allergic rhinitis (i.e., hay fever) and other allergies (e.g., food, medication). Allergy symptoms due to allergies tend to be worse in […]
Read MoreJuly 20, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Pork-cat syndrome is a condition in which individuals become allergic to pork following exposure and sensitivity to cats. It almost always occurs in individuals who have or have had cats. Typically, if one is sensitized to cat allergen, the allergic symptoms one may develop are generally triggered by exposure to the cat allergen from the […]
Read MoreJuly 06, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do you suffer from allergy symptoms when you go near a pet? Do you suffer chronic allergy symptoms when living in the presence of a pet? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, then you may in fact have a pet allergy. The classic symptoms in someone who has a pet allergy […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Lupin is a legume and belongs to the same plant family as peanuts. In some countries, it is widely grown as a flowering plant for animal feed. In other countries, lupin beans, which are actually the seeds of lupin, are used in the human diet. Lupin beans are high in antioxidants, dietary fiber, and protein […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Swelling episodes may occur randomly in individuals. The medical term for such swelling occurrences is “angioedema.” These episodic swellings may occur alone or they may occur in conjunction with hives (i.e., urticaria) and/or generalized itching (i.e., pruritus). The severity, duration, and location of the swelling episode(s) may vary greatly from one individual to another. It […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Eczema, eczematous dermatitis or atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the largest organ of our bodies, the skin. It is a common long-term disorder which affects about 10-12% of children and 1-2% of adults. In 60% of the cases, onset occurs during the first year of life. The incidence of eczema seems to […]
Read MoreMay 04, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do you hear ringing, roaring, clicking, buzzing, humming, or hissing sound in your ear or ears? If the answer to this question is yes, then you suffer from a condition called tinnitus. Tinnitus is a disorder in which one classically hears a “ringing” of the ears. As mentioned above, the ringing may also be described […]
Read MoreApril 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Mast cells are a type of white blood cells. They are an important part of our immune system as they help us fight off infections and other invaders. Mast cells contain granules which contain a variety of chemical substances (e.g., histamine, heparin, tryptase, serotonin, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, cytokines). These chemical substances have effects on the body […]
Read MoreApril 01, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Spring is in the air and many individuals are suffering. Although many are experiencing the signs and symptoms of hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis), not all of these individuals are allergic to the Spring pollens. In a typical Spring hay fever patient, the symptoms are generally due to an allergy to either tree pollen, grass […]
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