Brief overview Description: Food allergy to red meat and other products containing a specific sugar molecule (alpha-gal), e.g., milk and dairy products. Causes: Triggered by the bite of a tick that has previously infested a mammal. The main causative agent is an American tick species, but sometimes it is also European ticks. Diagnosis: Blood test … Alpha-Gal syndrome (“meat allergy”)
Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Mostly infections, intolerances or allergies (e.g. to medications or food or food additives); other possible triggers are skin contact with toxic/irritating substances (e.g. stinging nettle), cold, heat, pressure on the skin, sweat, physical exertion, stress Symptoms: Skin redness, itching, wheals, rarely skin/mucous membrane swelling (angioedema). Treatment: avoid triggers, cool … Hives in children: Recognizing & treating
What makes the oak processionary moth dangerous? The heat-loving oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) has been on the rise in Europe for several years. The reason for this is rising temperatures, in particular the absence of night frosts. In Germany, the moths are now appearing en masse in the northeast and southwest, as well as … Oak processionary caterpillar: Rash
Acne aestivalis is a special form of light dermatosis. It is also known as summer acne or Mallorca acne. What is acne aestivalis? Acne aestivalis represents a special form of polymorphic dermatosis (sun allergy). Acne aestivalis represents a special form of polymorphic dermatosis (sun allergy). It is also known as Mallorca acne or summer acne. … Acne Aestivalis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fenofibrate is, among other fibrates, a variation of clofibric acid. Thereby, it belongs to the lipid-lowering agents like nicotinic acids as well as statins. An increased level of triglycerides is the main spectrum of action of fenofibrate. A cholesterol-lowering effect is less characteristic here, but still present. What is fenofibrate? Fenofibrate (chemical name: 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropionic acid … Fenofibrate: Effects, Uses & Risks
Symptoms The possible symptoms of cow’s milk allergy include: Itching and a furry feeling in the mouth and throat, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (including blood in the stool), abdominal pain Skin rash, often around the mouth, urticaria (hives), eczema, flushing. Whistling, wheezing breathing, cough. Runny nose, nasal itching, nasal congestion. Allergic conjunctivitis The symptoms may … Cow’s Milk Allergy
The active substance dicloxallicin is a drug with antibiotic effect. The substance belongs to the pharmacological group of penicillins. These active substances are primarily used in the treatment of infections caused by staphylococci. The drug dicloxallicin is used when other penicillins do not show adequate effectiveness in combating the pathogens. What is dicloxallicin? The drug … Dicloxallicin: Effects, Uses & Risks
The active ingredient terbinafine is used to treat fungal diseases. The agent can be used both topically and systemically. What is terbinafine? The antifungal agent is mainly used for the treatment of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and nail fungus (onychomycosis). Terbinafine is an allylamine derivative, which is one of the antifungal agents. The antifungal agent … Terbinafine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Terfenadine is an anti-allergic drug and is used to treat allergic reactions. Because it competes for the receptor site for histamine in the human body, the body’s own hormone histamine can no longer dock. Histamine is responsible for allergic symptoms such as itching and redness. Terfenadine is administered in tablet form. It has been withdrawn … Terfenadine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Aspiration or swallowing is the entry of a foreign body (food, liquid, objects) into the airway during inhalation. The elderly or those in need of care, as well as younger children, are at increased risk for aspiration in particular. What is aspiration? If foreign bodies enter the respiratory tract, a cough reflex is usually triggered, … Aspiration (Swallowing): Causes, Treatment & Help
Symptoms A dust mite allergy manifests itself in allergic symptoms. These include: Perennial allergic rhinitis: sneezing, runny nose, in the later course of the disease rather a chronically stuffy nose. Allergic conjunctivitis: itchy, watery, swollen and red eyes. Sinusitis with headache and facial pain Lower respiratory tract: cough, bronchial asthma. Itching, rash, eczema, exacerbation of … House Dust Mite Allergy
Symptoms A skin rash may occur during or a few days after taking the penicillin antibiotic amoxicillin. Other beta-lactam antibiotics may also cause it. The typical drug exanthema occurs over large areas on the trunk, arms, legs, and face. The full-blown appearance develops in one to two days. The appearance may resemble a rash in … Skin Rash under Amoxicillin
