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The body's defence mechanism works over time to react against foreign particles which may pose danger to normal functioning of the human system. These foreign particles are known as Allergens.







People who are known to be allergic, respond to harmless allergens in an exaggerated manner thus resulting in irritations and discomfort to the body.There are several types of allergies like: Hay Fever, Asthma, Eczema, Hives, Contact Dermatitis (Skin Reactions), Conjunctivitis (Red eye), Sinusitis, Anaphylaxis (Life-Threatening Reaction).

For this general concept of the changed capacity for reaction, I propose the term "allergy". "Allo" denotes the deviation from the original state, from the behavior of the normal, as in "allorhythmia","allotropy".
- Clemens Peter Pirquet von
Cesenatico, 1906

Latest Publication and Research on Allergy - Updated on 12/06/2011

NADPH Oxidase-2 Derived ROS Dictates Murine DC Cytokine-Mediated Cell Fate Decisions during CD4 T Helper-Cell Commitment. - Published by PubMed

NADPH Oxidase-2 Derived ROS Dictates Murine DC Cytokine-Mediated Cell Fate Decisions during CD4 T Helper-Cell Commitment. - Published by PubMed

A double blind controlled trial comparing three treatment modalities for dentin hypersensitivity. - Published by PubMed

Neonatal CD8 T-cell Hierarchy Is Distinct from Adults and Is Influenced by Intrinsic T cell Properties in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infected Mice. - Published by PubMed

Neonatal CD8 T-cell Hierarchy Is Distinct from Adults and Is Influenced by Intrinsic T cell Properties in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infected Mice. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by:  Hashim21  Posted on: 12/25/2011
One year ago i have developed hair dye allergy which troubles me as asthama attack, reddish eyes etc. So i changed another dye which gives me very mild asthama but more skin itching on scalp etc.. I am in contact with doctors. Advise me more !!

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Posted by:  shaam  Posted on: 02/24/2011
i have elergy for eyes and nose only during summer my eyes and nose sweling so since last 7 months i am sufferin with breathing when i eat foot i feel hard breathing ,also when i sleep i feel hard breathing, also when the atmosphere is hot i feel hard breathing so what should i do without side effect

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Posted by:  leenaRay  Posted on: 03/15/2011
I am allergic to dust n specially when i wake up after an hour my nose starts to run n i feel like its flu n i sneeze alot n it happen quite often

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Posted by:  surindera(Guest)  Posted on: 03/03/2009
My son of age 12,gets swelling on face&around eyes.All blood and urine tests are normal. Antallergic med are going on since 2 months. how much time it will take to fully cure? what about the side affects and any other treatment without side affects.

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Posted by:  sapnamalik83  Posted on: 08/16/2008
i m sufferin wid cough which occurs between october to feb,gone fr the test n it came allergy frm pollens, dust and mites n also takin oral vaccine fr the same bt still no effect. Plz suggest wt shld i do to get rid f this cough.

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Posted by:  CAMRI  Posted on: 01/27/2012
i want more symptoms to clarify ur problem. so let me know via mail

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 01/21/2008
I am suffering with hypersensitivness regular cold with change of whether

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Posted by:  smakaleem  Posted on: 07/13/2009
use cetrizine tab and dexamethasone tab it work for u

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/10/2007
i am suffering with urticaria since last 3 years .iam taking levocetrizine tabs. regularly .but i got no relief yet.what should i do

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/14/2007
I have allergy problem still swelling on back of neck after lot of treatment Kindly advise medicine

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