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Thunderstorm asthma: beware of the risk of weather-related asthma attacks

1- What is thunderstorm asthma? This week, thunderstorm asthma is making headlines as conditions are ripe to increase the risk of asthma attacks in sensitive individuals. The National Aerobiological Surveillance Network (RNSA) has sounded the alarm due to the thunderstorms forecasted for the week ...

20
June
2024

Oligotherapy: for allergies, think of manganese!

allergy trace element. It is recommended for all forms of allergies (allergic rhinitis and food or cross allergies), as well as for the prevention of asthma and eczema. This trace element acts as a regulator of the immune system and inhibits the secretion of histamine, the chemical mediator that pl ...

13
Apr
2023

House: beware of this pollution in your kitchen!

a detrimental effect on the respiratory system: it causes inflammation of the airways, coughing, wheezing, reduced lung function, and an increase in asthma attacks, especially among the youngest. The Dutch study that has just been published does not just confirm the dangers of gas cooking. It also ...

13
Nov
2023

Thermalism: 5 Common Misconceptions About Thermal Cures

of the 5 misconceptions about spa treatments. In fact, these treatments are aimed at all people suffering from debilitating chronic diseases such as asthma, rheumatism, and osteoarthritis, for example. Although it is true that seniors make up the majority of spa-goers, children and young adults su ...

15
Feb
2024

Royal Jelly: A Concentrate of Vitality

ergenic and should therefore be used with caution. It is not recommended for people allergic to bee stings, pollen, or honey and those suffering from asthma. ...

05
Feb
2008

Ragweed: the scourge of allergy sufferers

ed. The most common symptoms are those of hay fever: • nasal discharge and sneezing; • conjunctivitis and tearing; • respiratory symptoms such as cough, asthma, and tracheitis; • skin symptoms: hives or eczema. The severity and frequency of the observed symptoms are directly proportional t ...

26
Apr
2010

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

ger reactions: - shellfish - mushrooms - Spices (it is advisable to cook them to limit allergies) - Snails (because even after cooking they cause asthma attacks in people allergic to dust mites by Cross-Allergy) - Soy - gluten present in breads, cakes and cookies - milk present in cheeses but ...

19
Dec
2013

Insomnia: Melatonin is not a miracle cure

: - pregnant and breastfeeding women. - children and adolescents. - individuals suffering from certain inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, asthma, and mood, behavioral, or personality disorders. The consumption of dietary supplements containing melatonin is also not recommended for peopl ...

26
Apr
2018

Third dose of Covid vaccine: who is affected?

igation? In his televised address, Emmanuel Macron invited all other frail people, i.e. suffering from comorbidities (such as diabetes, overweight or asthma), to receive this third booster dose. Nevertheless, for these people, it is not a requirement and they can continue to receive their health ...

15
Nov
2021

Health: 6 Good Reasons to Quit Smoking

nd you, including non-smokers and children. Secondhand smoke, meaning being regularly exposed to tobacco smoke and the many toxic substances it contains, promotes asthma, infections, and ENT diseases in children. This often underestimated scourge increases the frequency of rhinopharyngitis and ear ...

21
Nov
2023

How to do an inhalation for a cold?

oil inhalation? Although inhaling essential oils can generally be effective against the common cold, this technique is not recommended for people with asthma or epilepsy. Additionally, the use of essential oils is contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women as well as in children under 6 yea ...

04
Dec
2023

Processionary caterpillars: how to identify and get rid of them?

airs reach the eyes, they cause pain, tearing, redness, and swelling of the eyelids. In the most severe cases, exposure to these allergens can trigger an asthma attack, discomfort, or loss of consciousness. What are the risk periods for processionary caterpillars? The pine processionary and the oak ...

06
Mar
2024