Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy

Product DescriptionEnlarged to describe more than a decade of advances in the immunotherapy of allergic diseases and asthma, this Third Edition contains the most recent studies on the mechanisms, manufacture, and standardization of various allergen groups and their utilization in the treatment of allergic diseases—containing 8 new chapters detailing various pharmacoeconomic, regulatory, manufacturing, administration, and [...]

Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition

Product DescriptionModernized and updated, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition discusses all major areas of allergens and immunotherapies: pollens animal/insect fungi food the manufacture and standardization of allergen vaccines the administration of vaccines the avoidance and treatment of adverse effects Compiling the research of an influential team of investigators and scientists, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy [...]

Living Allergy Free: How to Create and Maintain an Allergen- and Irritant-Free Environment

Product DescriptionIn this commonsense book, Dr. Gershwin and Dr. Klingelhofer offer sensible, practical strategies for identifying the substances that cause allergies (allergens), the symptoms they cause, ways exposure to allergens can be avoided or reduced, and ways you can relieve the symptoms. Living Allergy Free also treats some reactions that are commonly assumed to be [...]

Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition

Product DescriptionModernized and updated, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition discusses all major areas of allergens and immunotherapies: pollens animal/insect fungi food the manufacture and standardization of allergen vaccines the administration of vaccines the avoidance and treatment of adverse effects Compiling the research of an influential team of investigators and scientists, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy [...]

Are There Any Negative Effects From Repeated Exposure To An Allergen While Taking Allergy Medicine?

My understanding is that most (if not all) allergy medicines work by inhibiting the histamine response to allergen exposure rather than the protein reactions that normally cause this response. Since repeated exposure to an allergen can cause stronger reactions over time, does this mean that repeated exposure while on allergy medicine could or would cause [...]

Why Do Allergy Shots Reduce Symptoms, But Not Being Constantly Exposed To Another Type Of Allergen?

First of all I’m taking allergy shots, but I’m confused because it doesn’t make sense to me that injecting an allergen can make your body more immune to an allergen whereas constant exposure to allergens (non shot-related) does not seem to be helpful at all. I’ve heard people say that their pet allergies “went away” [...]

Aller Ease Classic Allergen Barrier Pillow Cover, Set of 2

Amazon.com The Aller-Ease Classic cover for standard-sized pillows offers a barrier that effectively blocks common household allergens such as microscopic particles, dust mites and pollen that inhabit pillows. Made with a polypropylene non-woven fabric with polyethylene lamination, the waterproof Classic cover traps dust and mites inside while letting moisture vapor out. It features a zippered [...]

Aller Ease Cotton Allergen Barrier Pillow Cover, Set of 2

Amazon.com The Aller-Ease Cotton cover for standard-sized pillows offers a barrier that effectively blocks common household allergens. The 100 percent tightly-woven cotton construction provides excellent protection from microscopic particles and pollen, while at the same time providing the benefits of a cool, breathable fabric for a more comfortable night’s sleep. It does not trap body [...]