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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 the House MD television series, medical assistants went searching for mold in the houses of the patients every time they demonstrated any strange symptoms. Mold can cause dangerous diseases and should be taken very seriously.
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?
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.
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.
If you are happy with the arrival of spring, you must not suffer from allergies. Those who are less fortunate begin to feel the first signs of seasonal allergy caused by flowering plants in the beginning of March. The culprit of all suffering is pollen. How do you alleviate it? Read on!
If you have a stuffy nose, the first thing you think of is a cold, and, of course, you start to treat it intensively. The problem is that a runny nose can be caused by a completely different reason ‒ for example, allergies. In the case of allergies, sprays and drops will not help.
Food intolerances and allergies are often confused. Let's look at the different causes and symptoms of these two phenomena.
Pollen allergies can significantly affect your quality of life, but by identifying your triggers and following our recommendations, you can enjoy spring without discomfort.
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