The kiwi allergic according to scientific study

The kiwi is a significant food allergen that can cause severe reactions, especially in young children who have other allergies. The warning comes from a British study. The kiwi has been recognized as a food allergen for over 20 years, but this is the first large-scale study that specifically investigated the clinical characteristics of kiwi allergy in children and adults.

Nearly 300 people responded to a questionnaire by mail of researchers from the University of Southampton. Forty-five people who reported symptoms that indicated they could be allergic to kiwi were invited to a clinical trial. Tests revealed that nearly half of those 45 people were allergic to kiwi.

Among the reactions are rashes, vomiting, abdominal pain, burning in the mouth and swelling of lips, tongue and face. The reactions were more severe difficulty breathing, with wheezing and collapse.

Allergies - Asthma spring

In the early months of spring, some asthmatic children may see their symptoms emerge, as some pollen allergens (ash, platamts hybrida, Poa annua) and reach significant concentrations in the air.

During this season the house dust mite (those belonging to the species Dermatophagoides) also proliferate when temperatures reach close to 25 or 27 degrees. The days of high humidity, these microscopic beings are multiplied. This same factor also acts as a trigger in the onset of mold allergens.

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The house must have a moist environment especially in recent months. By contrast, when the causes of asthma are dust mites or fungus, it is preferable to a certain dryness (there are dehumidifiers appliances). This season those allergic to pollen should strengthen the prophylactic treatment with drugs.

Allergy or irritation to the eyes?

Many children complain of itching, tearing or discomfort in your eyes. Faced with these symptoms vague and unspecific, very often their papas not resist the temptation to administer drops.

Usually the relief is spectacular and the symptoms disappear. But this solution is not as simple as it sounds, since many eye drops containing corticoldes and can exacerbate a viral infection corneana or cause glaucoma; also trigger an infectious process more complicated.

It is for this reason that you never have to use eye-drops in an indiscriminate manner, at least not without first consulting with the pediatrician or ophthalmologist if the picture is complicated.
Meanwhile, and until able to consult with your pediatrician, you can use the eye with bathrooms shared tea or chamomile tea, which is an excellent anti-inflammatory and nonallergenic.

Capsules against dangerous allergy

Danger in the nose. The medicine for allergies that you used to take (and which promises to keep alert), you can clear your sinuses, but also can stop your heart. Doctors advise people with a history of heart disease refrain from the non-sedative antihistamines.

According to Dr. Arthur Brown, director of research at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, the active ingredient (astemizole) can cause an irregular heart rhythm.

"If you are a person healthy and fit, these drugs are perfectly safe if taken in recommended doses and under medical surveillance," says Dr. Brown. But people with heart problems should abstain. "

Positive effects of milk

The fermented milk products have positive effects on the immune system, especially in pregnant women, infants, adolescents and elderly.

Even the children of mothers who drink this milk have a lower risk of allergies. There are also studies showing that the fresh yogurt is more beneficial to our defenses that the pasteurized, some experts believe it has little influence or anything about the immune system.

On the other hand, food prebiotics. especially fermentable fiber and prebiotic, are interesting in the prevention of evils such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, and are useful in controlling osteoporosis.

Problems in the skin

From the 40 retains less water, so you should always keep well hydrated. Allergies are also increasingly common among young adults.

There are people who debut at 40 with this condition, which could be related to a deterioration of the defensive system.