Allergies

A life-threatening allergic attack: This is how you identify the signs and inject an Epipen

For people with sensitivity, encountering an allergen can within seconds turn into a respiratory emergency. This is what you need to know about using an auto-injector (Epipen) to save lives.

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With rising temperatures, mosquitoes and insects become active again

Many people are experiencing this phenomenon right now – but there is something you can do

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The surprising reason: Why you should not make the bed immediately in the morning

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Israeli scientists identify protein that could prevent painful food allergy disease


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.

 Allergic reactions might be related to food allergies, triggered by the presence of relevant allergens in the donated blood based on the food the donor consumed prior to 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.

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Mistakes in allergy diagnosis during wartime injury treatment are tragic, but are avoidable

Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers 24/7 consultation

EpiPen auto-injection epinephrine pens manufactured by Mylan NV pharmaceutical company for use by severe allergy sufferers are seen in Washington, U.S. August 24, 2016.

'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.

 CHILDREN ENJOY ice cream cones. Parents have been told by the Education Ministry that they must not give milk; yellow cheese; cottage cheese; peanut snacks like Bamba or peanut butter; and many more staples to their children to bring to school.

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.

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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.

 Mix of dried fruit and nuts (illustrative).

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.

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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.

 Around 20% of Israelis suffer from seasonal allergies each spring. Are you one of them? (illustrative)

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.

 Illustrative image of a child with a cat.

Peanut allergies reduced by 77% by introducing peanuts at 4-6 months old

The modeled approach found that it is best to introduce safe peanut products at four to six months of age.

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