Lactase deficiency is often mistaken for an allergy to milk protein and vice versa. The confusion arises from the similarity of symptoms. But the nature of these pathologies is different: lactase deficiency is a digestive disorder, and milk allergy is an immune problem. Let's take a closer look at both of these—how they differ and what type of medical help to seek if necessary.
Approximately half of the world's population live with allergies. Those who want to keep this disorder under control should know exactly if they actually have an allergy and what causes the reaction.
Up to 60 % of people suffer from allergies, most often appearing as an allergy to pets. It can be frustrating when only one member of the family has an allergy, while everyone else is dreaming of a cat or a dog. Is it possible to have a pet in this situation?
In der Fernsehserie House MD suchten medizinische Assistenten in den Häusern der Patienten nach Schimmel, wenn diese seltsame Symptome zeigten. Schimmel kann gefährliche Krankheiten verursachen und sollte sehr ernst genommen werden.
Even well-intentioned parents can be overbearing in raising and caring for their children. What are the common mistakes we make when trying to take good care of our children?
Some people's immune system reacts to certain products as poison, releasing histamine and other chemicals. Why do allergies occur? How can someone live with allergies? And how do allergies differ from food intolerances?
Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have concluded that cat allergies can be defeated with asthma medication.
Surprisingly enough, there is a lively debate about daily pads and how to use them. Let's set the record straight.
Local destruction of fat deposits is the dream of many seeking to lose weight. It would eliminate the need to follow a diet, spend long hours in the gym, and count calories. One-shot, and the fat is dissolved. What's the catch?
Feeding a child is an instinctive desire of any mother and father. When a child refuses to eat, the parents worry. How concerned should parents be about a child who refuses to eat?
For a long time, doctors did not consider cold allergies to be an independent disease, preferring to attribute the symptoms to contact with an allergen. In recent years, however, medicine has admitted that this disorder is possible, even in people who are not allergic.
Lack of moisture in the air can lead to many problems. It would seem that a humidifier is the most logical solution. However, it doesn’t always solve the problem — and it sometimes can even create a bigger problem.
In der Sommerhitze träumt jeder davon, in der Nähe einer Klimaanlage zu sein. Heute sind sie überall - im Büro, zuhause, im Auto. Manche Menschen befürchten, dass eine ständig laufende Klimaanlage ein Gesundheitsrisiko darstellen kann. Stimmt das?
Eczema is one of the most common and most mysterious diseases. Despite this, medicine has not yet learned how to cope with it. Additionally, it most often affects children.
According to data from the World Allergy Association, up to 40 % of the world’s population suffers from an allergy. Allergies can start at any age, and no one is immune to them. Let’s look at nine of the reasons for this.
Some people buy a dog and then find out within a month that members of their family are allergic to it. This is an unfortunate scenario, but it does happen. If you are buying a dog for the first time, you must first make sure that all family members will be able to live with the dog under one roof.
Bei der Auswahl eines Weihnachtsbaums sollten Sie an zwei Aspekte denken: Ihre Gesundheit und die Umwelt. Ornament hat sorgfältig alle Vor- und Nachteile abgewogen.
What is the most harmful thing you can do to your lungs? Most people would say smoking cigarettes, which is right. However, this is not the only threat to lung health and breathing properly.
Even though bronchial asthma has been around for a while, there are still many myths and misconceptions around it. Let’s look at some widely held beliefs.
Manchmal sehen wir beim morgendlichen Blick in den Spiegel Schwellungen unter den Augen, besser bekannt als "Tränensäcke". Im Sommer sehen wir Abdrücke von Schuhen an unseren Füßen oder haben Schwierigkeiten, Ringe von unseren Fingern zu entfernen. Diese Symptome sollten nicht auf die leichte Schulter genommen werden, denn sie sind die ersten Anzeichen eines Ödems. Warum kommt es zu Schwellungen?
Viele Medikamente lindern zwar die Allergiesymptome, bekämpfen aber nicht die Ursache. Ist es möglich, Allergien ein für alle Mal loszuwerden?
Wenn Sie schon zu Beginn des Frühlings die ersten Anzeichen von saisonalen Allergien spüren, die durch blühende Pflanzen verursacht werden, dann ist diese Artikel für Sie!
Although many people only eat turkey on holidays, it can be beneficial to eat it more often due to its health benefits. Let’s look at why turkey is such a healthy option.
Wer eine verstopfte Nase hat, denkt zuerst an eine Erkältung und behandelt diese natürlich intensiv. Das Problem ist, dass eine laufende Nase auch eine ganz andere Ursache haben kann - zum Beispiel eine Allergie. Bei einer Allergie helfen Sprays und Tropfen nicht.
Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten und Allergien werden oft verwechselt. Schauen wir uns die verschiedenen Ursachen und Symptome dieser beiden Phänomene an.