Oxytocin Hormone Inhalation Shows Promise in Aspergers syndrome Patients
March 8, 2010 – 12:17 am | No Comment
A latest study has associated oxytocin, the hormone that is known to promote materno-child bonding and co-operation, for smoothening social erudition skilfulness among individuals having autism spectrum disorder. Investigators of the study noted that individuals having Aspergers syndrome, a mild autism type, showed dramatic improvement in their social learning ability and were noted spending further  [...]
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Tips To Protect Your Home From Allergies And Asthma
October 14, 2009 – 2:09 am | No Comment
Tips To Protect Your Home From Allergies And Asthma
There are N number of people worldwide who are asthma & allergy patients. Allergy is caused because of allergens. Allergens can be in any form, germs, dust, dirt, pollens or tiny insects. Here we have some measures to prevent the infection of allergies  & asthma. Keep your house clean by avoiding dust, dirt, dander caused due to pets & pollen. The dust & dirt particles contain mites, the tiny insects that can cause allergies & asthma. Similarly pet & human dander & pollens are also one of major reason that can make a person victim of allergies & asthma. The key measure to keep yourself protected from these diseases is to keep those places clean which get easily accumulated by dirt & are easily accessible in our day to day life. Include usage of  [...]

Dust Allergy
August 27, 2009 – 12:00 pm | One Comment
Dust Allergy
Dust Allergy or Dust Mite Allergy is an immune system response to a particular protein derived from dust mites that elicits irritation in the interiors of the nasal passages leading to allergic rhinitis that causes breathing discomfort, wheezing, drippy nose and other symptoms correlated to hay fever. Dust mites, related to the spider family, are microscopic in appearance that gorge on dead skin daily discarded by humans and pets, flourishing in tepid, damp environments. In many households, duvets, drapery furnishings, fitted carpets present the most idyllic settings for dust mites. Dust Allergy Causes: Sufferers of dust allergy are in fact sensitive to the protein that is present in the waste produce of the dust mites that lead to persistent symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma, especially  [...]

Testing Procedures For Detecting Sinusitis
July 23, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
Testing Procedures For Detecting Sinusitis
The sinuses are the interconnected network of small, hollow cavities present in the skull region that aid in humidification of the air inhaled and helps in enhancing our voices. The sinuses help in producing mucus that aid in keeping the nasal passages free of allergens and impurities. Sinusitis is the irritation and swelling to the tissue lining these cavities. In certain situations, this inflammation is known to obstruct the sinuses, holding in mucus and air within them. This could lead to pain, discomfort and undue pressure, at times leading to a bacterial infection. There are two main forms of sinusitis namely acute and chronic. Initially the swelling is offset due to cold or allergy or due to poor immunity. There are a host of tests undertaken to detect any problems in the sinus.  [...]