2014年6月26日 星期四

Allergic Rhinitis –Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms, Allergic Rhinitis Causes

 

 

Allergic rhinitis Hong Kong

According to survey, about 25% allergic rhinitis patients are found in Hong Kong. Allergic rhinitis is caused by inflammation of the lining of the nose due to exposure to allergens It is an important risk factor for the development of asthma in young children.

 

Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

Symptoms include sneezing, itching, clear nasal discharge, post-nasal drip and congestion. Many patients with allergic rhinitis also suffer from allergy symptoms in their eyes.

 

Allergic Rhinitis Causes

Allergic rhinitis is most commonly caused by allergy to house dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, mold spores and pollens. Environmental and industrial chemicals can also cause allergic rhinitis. Besides allergies, other common causes include vasomotor rhinitis, infection and medications.


Allergic Rhinitis treatment / Avoidance

Treatment of allergic rhinitis should first and foremost include avoidance of the relevant allergens. This will involve modifying the environment at home and at work. Nasal steroid spray is the most effective medication for the prevention of rhinitis symptoms, whereas acute symptoms should be treated with oral antihistamines. Long-term use of over-the-counter decongestant sprays should be avoided. For long-term management of moderate to severe allergic rhinitis, especially if the patient fails to adequately respond to allergen avoidance and medications, patients should consider undergoing desensitization treatment to induce tolerance to the relevant allergens.



 
Reference information:  http://www.allergic-rhinitis.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

2014年6月18日 星期三

What is FastCheckPOC ?


FastCheckPOC® is a registered in-vitro diagnostics test in Germany and other member states of the European Union.

This test is to diagnose type I allergic sensitizations in patients who show clinical symptoms such as:


  • Seasonal and perennial rhinitis and conjunctivitis
  • Allergic asthma
  • Allergic eczema
  • Allergic gastrointestinal disorders


FastCheckPOC® is particularly well-suited for patients undergoing treatment with antihistamines or patients suffering from dermatitis or other skin conditions with contraindications to skin testing. The test is also ideal for individuals averse to skin prick, scratch or intracutaneous allergy testing (e.g. children, elderly persons, pregnant women), or for patients who are predisposed to anaphylactic episodes.

Reliable, Efficient and Comprehensive allergy screening test


  • Sensitivity and specificity are comparable to the Gold Standard (Pharmacia UniCAP)
  • Confirm the presence of frequently occurring allergies in short time
  • Cover over 90% of the most predominant allergens

Reference information: http://www.allergytest.com.hk
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

2014年6月12日 星期四

床褥,枕頭和被褥如何預防塵蟎- 塵蟎

床褥,枕頭和被褥 – 預防塵蟎最重要的一環

  1. 我們長時間在卧室
  2. 溫暖而潮濕的環境適合塵蟎繁殖
  3. 大量塵蟎在寢室內滋生
  4. 睡眠質素會影響白天工作表現和學習能力

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 資料來源: ksena.com.hk
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,
應向自己的醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

2014年6月6日 星期五

鼻敏感藥 (鼻敏感噴劑 / 抗組織胺)




目前有效治療過敏性鼻炎藥物有鼻敏感噴劑,屬於消炎效力強和抗敏感的類固醇藥物。然而,類固醇噴劑的治療範圍集中於鼻腔內,患者可以在有需要的時候使用,副作用包括比較容易流鼻血。


第二類鼻敏感藥是抗組織胺。由於人體內的免疫細胞會釋放組織胺免疫因子,令患者感到痕癢、血管膨脹、血管滲水等,抗組織胺藥物可以減少痕癢、打噴嚏和流鼻水的徵狀。




資料來源: www.allergic-rhinitis.com.hk
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,應向自己的醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。