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  • Dust allergy

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    A dust allergy is an abnormal reaction of the body when it comes in contact with certain substances found in house dust. These allergens are diverse: mites, hairs, fibers, fungi, molds, pollen ......

  • Taking medicine: consult your doctor before taking medicine

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    Consult your GP or pharmacist before taking any medication during pregnancy . Side effects from some medication can cause harm and defects to your baby. Medications taken before pregnancy may be...

  • Medical ethics - Definition

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    Ethics is the science of morals and constitutes a certain number of rules of "good conduct". Medical ethics refers to rules that health professionals are subject to in their daily practice. It...

  • How did allergies come to be such a plague

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    Almost 1 in 3 people are affected by an allergy-related problem and the figures are on the increase. Doctors that specialise in allergy estimate that in less than 10 years, 1 in 2 people will...

  • Dust Mite Allergy: Symptoms and Precautions

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    Dust mites, or acarids, of the Arachnid family, are invisible to the naked eye, as they measure between 0.2 to 0.4 mm in length. They have four pairs of legs and have hairs and claws on the end of...

  • Antiseptic - Definition

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    An antiseptic is a product which eradicates or prevents the development of bacteria or viruses. Antiseptics are used on the surface of the body, the term disinfectant is used for medical...

  • Logorrhea

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    Logorrhea is a term that is characterized by the constant need to talk. The flow of speech is greatly increased, and the subject must express himself for long periods. It is frequently associated...

  • Allergy to pollen

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    Allergy to pollen affects many people of all ages. There is a prevalence among adolescents and young adults, however, children as young as 2 have consulted an allergy specialist. Also, patients as...

  • Allergies: check-up and skin prick testing

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    To diagnose allergies, an allergy assessment including at least one examination and one session of skin prick, patch or blood tests is essential. Many children do grow out of their allergies,...

  • Lesion - Definition

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    In medical jargon, the lesion is a term that brings together all the abnormal biological tissue changes. It may be just a cut, a burn, a wound. It may also result from the action of a pathogen...

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