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
Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment
Background The “gluten” protein is a protein mixture found in many grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. Its high content of the amino acids glutamine and proline makes gluten resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes in the intestines, which contributes to the inflammatory response. Gluten has elastic properties and is therefore an important … Celiac
Symptoms A typical strep throat starts suddenly with sore throat and swallowing pain and an inflammation of the throat. The tonsils are inflamed, red, swollen, and coated. Further, fever occurs while cough is absent. The cervical lymph nodes are painfully enlarged. Possible accompanying symptoms include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, chills, a scarlet-like rash, nausea, … Streptococcal Angina
Delineation The fact that medicinal products, food supplements and medical devices are not one and the same is often known only to experts. However, there are important differences between the categories, which concern, for example, legislation and regulatory requirements. This article refers primarily to the so-called , which are similar to medicinal products. In addition, … Medical Devices
Products The sale of HIV self-tests has been allowed in many countries since June 19, 2018. Before that, for example, a medical consultation or a visit to a testing center was required. In other countries, self-tests have been available for several years. Products include, for example, the autotest VIH, the Exacto self-test and INSTI (blood), … HIV Self-Tests
Symptoms Influenza (flu) usually begins suddenly and manifests itself in the following symptoms: High fever, chills, sweating. Muscle, limb and headache Weakness, fatigue, feeling sick. Cough, usually a dry irritating cough Rhinitis, nasal congestion, sore throat Digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, mainly in children. The flu occurs mainly in the winter months. … Flu Causes and Treatment
Products Self-tests are available in, for example, pharmacies and drugstores, online stores, or at the wholesaler without a doctor’s prescription. In addition to the well-known pregnancy test (pictured), numerous others are available today (see below). It is important to use high-quality medical products. How it works Rapid tests usually require body fluids such as blood … Self-Tests
Products Pregnancy tests are commercially available as medical devices from various suppliers. They belong to the group of self-tests. How it works After implantation of the fertilized egg, the body begins to produce the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the so-called syncytiotrophoblast (later placenta). The concentration increases steadily at the beginning. The test … Pregnancy Test Explained: How does it work?
