Allergy and Immunology

Acute Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (airways) that are called bronchi, which causeincreased production of mucus and other changes.

Allergic Rhinitis

Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the nose when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release ofhistamine. Histamine causes inflammation and fluid production in the fragile linings of nasal passages,sinuses, and eyelids.

Allergies

Allergies are among the most common heath problems, with more than 50 million people afflicted withasthma, seasonal hay fever, or other allergy-related conditions each year.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disease in which the airways become sensitive to allergens (anysubstance that triggers an allergic reaction).

Asthma and Children

About 6.5 million children have been diagnosed with asthma. Asthma is one of the most common,serious, chronic diseases among children, accounting for 14 million absences from school each year.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is long-standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with achronic health condition, such as arthritis.

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a physiological reaction that occurs after skin comes in contact with certainsubstances.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. It actually refers to a number of skin conditions that inflamethe skin.

Food Allergies

A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain type of food product.

Latex Allergy

Some children and adults have an allergy or sensitivity to latex/rubber. Effect can be noted whenproducts made from rubber come in contact with the person's skin, mucous membranes (like mouth,genitals, bladder or rectum), or the bloodstream (during surgery).

Occupational Asthma

Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused by exposure to inhaled irritants in the place of work ofthe affected person. Symptoms may disappear when the irritants that caused the asthma are avoided.

Occupational Lung Diseases

Repeated and long-term exposure to certain irritants on the job can lead to a range of lung diseases thatmay have prolonged effects, even after the exposure ceases.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. These infections usually occur after a cold or afteran allergic inflammation.

Urticaria

Urticaria is a condition in which red, itchy, swollen areas appear on the skin usually as an allergicreaction from eating certain foodstuff or taking certain medicines.