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?
Na série de televisão House MD, assistentes médicos procuravam mofo nas casas dos pacientes toda vez que eles demonstravam algum sintoma estranho. O mofo pode causar doenças perigosas e deve ser levado muito a sério.
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?
O sistema imunológico de algumas pessoas reage a certos produtos como veneno, liberando histamina e outras substâncias químicas. Por que as alergias ocorrem? Como alguém pode viver com alergias? E como as alergias diferem das intolerâncias alimentares?
Cientistas do Instituto Nacional de Alergia e Doenças Infecciosas concluíram que as alergias a gatos podem ser combatidas com medicamentos para asma.
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.
No calor do verão, todos sonham em estar perto de um ar-condicionado. Hoje eles estão em toda parte — no escritório, em casa, no carro. Algumas pessoas se preocupam que ter um ar-condicionado funcionando o tempo todo pode representar riscos à saúde. Isto é verdade?
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.
Ao escolher uma árvore de Natal, você deve pensar em dois aspectos: sua saúde e na ecologia. Ornament pesou cuidadosamente todos os prós e contras.
Qual é a coisa mais prejudicial que você pode fazer aos seus pulmões? A maioria das pessoas diria que fumar cigarros, o que é correto. No entanto, esta não é a única ameaça à saúde pulmonar e à respiração adequada.
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.
Às vezes, quando olhamos para o espelho pela manhã, vemos inchaço sob os olhos, mais comumente conhecido como "bolsas". No verão, vemos marcas de sapatos em nossos pés ou temos dificuldade para remover anéis de nossos dedos. Estes sintomas não devem ser tomados de ânimo leve, pois são os primeiros sinais de edema. Por que ocorre o inchaço?
Muitos medicamentos aliviam os sintomas da alergia, mas não tratam a causa. É possível se livrar das alergias de uma vez por todas?
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!
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.
Se você tem o nariz entupido, a primeira coisa que pensa é em um resfriado e, claro, começa a tratá-lo intensivamente. O problema é que um nariz escorrendo pode ser causado por uma razão completamente diferente - por exemplo, alergias. No caso de alergias, sprays e gotas não ajudarão.
Intolerâncias alimentares e alergias são frequentemente confundidas. Vamos dar uma olhada nas diferentes causas e sintomas desses dois fenômenos.