Latex Allergies

Acne is a nuisance at best and an embarrassing and painful condition at worst. If you're prone to breakouts and want to know how to adjust your skincare regimen to prevent them, start with this list of the best acne treatments for men. What Causes Acne? The culprit behind acne is clogged pores, so when those pores fill with sebum (an oil your skin naturally produces), dead skin, sweat, and dirt, blemishes form. Sometimes inflammation, bacteria, and excess sebum can also contribute to acne. Hormonal changes (especially during puberty) often contribute to breakouts, as they can cause your skin to produce more sebum that then can easily get stuck in your follicles. Some medications worsen acne. Stress also contributes, although it probably won't trigger a breakout on its own. Your diet can also have an effect on your skin's breakouts, especially if you eat a lot of simple carbohydrates. Contrary to what some popular myths would have you believe, eating chocolate or fatty foods...

Despite our need for nutrients, foods can trigger negative responses from the body, with varying degrees of severity. These responses can be broken down into three categories: allergy, sensitivity and intolerance.  Because the symptoms often overlap, there's quite a bit of confusion about the differences between them and what they mean for your body. Moreover, the clinical definitions are based on internal responses. Below we'll explore the key distinctions between food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances.  Food allergy Food allergies are serious and can be potentially life-threatening. An estimated 32 million Americans have a food allergy. They typically develop in childhood, though they can pop up later in life. The key distinction that separates food allergies from other reactions is that your immune system is activated when it mistakes the food for something harmful.  There are two typical types of allergic reactions caused...

Xyzal works by blocking H1 histamine receptors, which impede the release of histamine, a chemical in the body that causes allergy symptoms when it's exposed to a foreign agent like pollen or pet dander. Xyzal treats and prevents allergy symptoms in various tissues that have H1 receptors and are affected by allergies. Common symptoms can be a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes or a sore throat. A report by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research states that Xyzal is safe and effective for the recommended dose of 2.5 milligrams to 5 milligrams taken orally once daily in the evening (due to the potential drowsy effect it has on consumers). "This medication is generally well tolerated with minimal side effects, including drowsiness and tiredness," says Dr. James. "Caution needs to be taken when using Xyzal and other medications—this issue should be discussed with a health care provider." If you think you may benefit from taking Xyzal for allergy symptoms, s...

For hay fever sufferers, it's almost impossible to totally avoid pollen throughout spring and summer. Thankfully, there are treatments that can provide hay fever relief, and these come in the form of oral tablets, eye drops, non-drug methods, and nasal sprays. With so many options to consider, how do you know if nasal sprays are right for you, and which type of hay fever nasal spray is best? How do hay fever nasal sprays work? If you're battling with hay fever symptoms in order to enjoy Great British Summer-time barbecues, picnics, and other outdoor activities, you're not alone. Over a quarter of adults and 10-15% of children 1 experience this seasonal allergy to pollen (a form of allergic rhinitis) every year. Most people reach for the hay fever tablets first; a fast-acting and budget-friendly treatment for itchiness, runny noses, and irritated or watery eyes. However, if you often have a blocked and bunged-up nose (nasal congestion) you may want to consider a hay fever n...

Being pregnant is tough, physically. It's so draining that it almost feels unfair that you can get sick while being pregnant. Especially considering that when you're under the weather, many of the medicines that you'd normally reach for are totally off limits. Case in point: allergy medications. More than 50 million people in the US experience allergies yearly, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and those allergies don't go away during the nine-plus months you're pregnant. In fact, while as many as 33 percent of people say their symptoms lessen during pregnancy, the other two-thirds say they stay the same or get worse, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. That group are left wondering: can you take allergy medicine while pregnant? The reality is that not all medications are safe or recommended for pregnant people to take. That's why it's so important to talk to your doctor about the best options fo...

This beginner tutorial shows how to go about fixing the E: Unable to locate package error on Ubuntu Linux. One of the many ways of installing software in Ubuntu is to use the apt-get or the apt command. You open a terminal and use the program name to install it like this: sudo apt install package_name Sometimes, you may encounter an error while trying to install application in this manner. The error reads: sudo apt-get install package_name Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package package_name The error is self explanatory. Your Linux system cannot find the package that you are trying to install. But why is it so? Why can it not find the package? Let's see some of the actions you can take to fix this issue. Fixing 'Unable to locate package error' on Ubuntu Let's see how to troubleshoot this issue one step at a time. 1. Check the package name (no, seriously) This s...

Some people with allergic asthma may find relief from using an antihistamine like Benadryl. But it's not a recommended asthma treatment. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation of the airways. When your airway passages narrow, it makes it harder to breathe. People with asthma often experience: chronic cough shortness of breath whistling or wheezing when breathing chest tightness There are two main types of asthma: allergic and non-allergic. Allergic asthma is caused by exposure to a substance that causes an allergic reaction. Common allergens for allergic asthma include mold, pet dander, pollen, and dust. Non-allergic asthma is unrelated to allergies and may be caused by stress, illness, weather, exercise, irritants in the air, and some medications. Some people with allergic asthma may find symptom relief from using an antihistamine like Benadryl if they also experience symptoms of allergic rhinitis. But it's not a recommended treatment for allergic a...

Lynch Family By Lucy Pasha-Robinson BBC News Food prices are rising for families across the country. But for some, the costs are even higher. Nadia Lynch's four-year-old daughter Evy is severely allergic to dairy, and exposure to a minute amount could be life threatening. The family buy pea milk as an alternative, chosen for its high calcium content. But at £2 per litre, it is also roughly 50% more expensive than cow's milk. Families with restricted diets are now paying up to 73% more for their supermarket shop than those who do not need to buy "free from" products, according to analysis by The Allergy Team. The online community supporting people with food allergies tracked average basket values of common family foods such as bread, pasta, milk and cheese, and their alternatives. It found that gluten-free penne pasta at Morrisons jumped by 125% in 12 months, from 60p in January 2022 to £1.35 this month. In Sainsbury's, Nurishh Vegan Cheddar Style Slices Cheese Alt...