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Journal articles on the topic "Hay fever - Homeopathic treatment"
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Pandey, Vinita. "Hay fever & homeopathy: a case series evaluation." Homeopathy 105, no. 02 (May 2016): 202–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.homp.2016.01.002.
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Background: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is common and can considerably reduce the quality of life of sufferers. Despite the wide everyday application and promising results with homeopathy, scientific evidence of its effectiveness for most ailments is scarce. Aim: The assessment of the clinical effectiveness of homeopathic remedies in the alleviation of hay fever symptoms in a typical clinical setting. Methods: We performed a clinical observational study of eight patients in the treatment of hay fever symptoms over a two-year period (2012 and 2013) using Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP) self-evaluation questionnaires at baseline and again after two weeks and four weeks of homeopathic treatment. The individualized prescription – either a single remedy or multiple remedies – was based on the totality of each patient's symptoms. Results: The average MYMOP scores for the eyes, nose, activity and wellbeing had improved significantly after two and four weeks of homeopathic treatment. The overall average MYMOP profile score at baseline was 3.83 (standard deviation, SD, 0.78). After 14 and 28 days of treatment the average score had fallen to 1.14 (SD, 0.36; P < 0.001) and 1.06 (SD, 0.25; P < 0.001) respectively. Conclusions: Individualized homeopathic treatment was associated with significant alleviation of hay fever symptoms, enabling the reduction in use of conventional treatment. The results presented in this study can be considered as a step towards a pilot pragmatic study that would use more robust outcome measures and include a larger number of patients prescribed a single or a multiple homeopathic prescription on an individualized basis.
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Van Wassenhoven, Michel. "Clinical verification in homeopathy and allergic conditions." Homeopathy 102, no. 01 (January 2013): 54–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.homp.2012.06.002.
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Background: The literature on clinical research in allergic conditions treated with homeopathy includes a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) for hay fever with positive conclusions and two positive RCTs in asthma. Cohort surveys using validated Quality of Life questionnaires have shown improvement in asthma in children, general allergic conditions and skin diseases. Economic surveys have shown positive results in eczema, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy and chronic allergic rhinitis. Aims: This paper reports clinical verification of homeopathic symptoms in all patients and especially in various allergic conditions in my own primary care practice. Results: For preventive treatments in hay fever patients, Arsenicum album was the most effective homeopathic medicine followed by Nux vomica, Pulsatilla pratensis, Gelsemium, Sarsaparilla, Silicea and Natrum muriaticum. For asthma patients, Arsenicum iodatum appeared most effective, followed by Lachesis, Calcarea arsenicosa, Carbo vegetabilis and Silicea. For eczema and urticaria, Mezereum was most effective, followed by Lycopodium, Sepia, Arsenicum iodatum, Calcarea carbonica and Psorinum. Conclusions: The choice of homeopathic medicine depends on the presence of other associated symptoms and ‘constitutional’ features. Repertories should be updated by including results of such clinical verifications of homeopathic prescribing symptoms.
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Waisse, Silvia. "Severe Acute Thromboinflammation: Case Report of Individualized Homeopathic Treatment." Homeopathy 110, no. 02 (February 22, 2021): 132–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1721064.
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AbstractThromboinflammation is a still not well-understood phenomenon, which has recently come to the foreground as a function of its relevance in the pathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The patient described in the present case report exhibited acute fever, giant urticaria, elevated acute phase reactants, and very high d-dimer levels, thus characterizing thromboinflammation. She was diagnosed as a COVID-19 suspect case, which was not confirmed; urticarial vasculitis was ruled out. Homeopathic treatment was started with the earliest clinical manifestations, resulting in rapid and drastic reduction of inflammation and hypercoagulability within the first 12 hours, and full recovery on 10-day follow-up assessment. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of homeopathy in a severe acute disorder, and points to the need to include laboratory testing in homeopathic clinical assessment to achieve an accurate picture of disease, and to avoid the risk of passing over life-threatening disorders.
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Mishra, N., and Anil Kumar. "Effect of homoeopathic treatment on filariasis." British Homeopathic Journal 83, no. 04 (October 1994): 216–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0007-0785(05)80795-1.
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AbstractA single blind follow-up study was undertaken to assess the effect of homeopathic treatment on microfilarial clearance and frequency of filarial fevers in an endemic village, India, State of Orissa. Homoeopathic treatment effectively reduced the frequency of filarial fevers by 20 per cent (P<0.05) among amicrofilaraemic cases, with a higher reduction in cases with genital involvement (36%) and mastitis (57%). However, among symptomatic microfilaraemia cases, the frequency of filarial fever (attack) had doubled (p<0.05) following treatment. There was no additional effect on microfilaria clearance in asymptomatic carriers.
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Jacobs, Jennifer. "Homeopathic Prevention and Management of Epidemic Diseases." Homeopathy 107, no. 03 (May 12, 2018): 157–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1649487.
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Background Homeopathy has been used to treat epidemic diseases since the time of Hahnemann, who used Belladonna to treat scarlet fever. Since then, several approaches using homeopathy for epidemic diseases have been proposed, including individualization, combination remedies, genus epidemicus, and isopathy. Methods The homeopathic research literature was searched to find examples of each of these approaches and to evaluate which were effective. Results There is good experimental evidence for each of these approaches. While individualization is the gold standard, it is impractical to use on a widespread basis. Combination remedies can be effective but must be based on the symptoms of a given epidemic in a specific location. Treatment with genus epidemicus can also be successful if based on data from many practitioners. Finally, isopathy shows promise and might be more readily accepted by mainstream medicine due to its similarity to vaccination. Conclusion Several different homeopathic methods can be used to treat epidemic diseases. The challenge for the future is to refine these approaches and to build on the knowledge base with additional rigorous trials. If and when conventional medicine runs out of options for treating epidemic diseases, homeopathy could be seen as an attractive alternative, but only if there is viable experimental evidence of its success.
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Mahesh, Seema, Mahesh Mallappa, Olga Habchi, Vasiliki Konstanta, Cristina Chise, Panagiota Sykiotou, and George Vithoulkas. "Appearance of Acute Inflammatory State Indicates Improvement in Atopic Dermatitis Cases Under Classical Homeopathic Treatment: A Case Series." Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports 14 (January 2021): 117954762199410. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1179547621994103.
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The Continuum theory and the Levels of Health theory propound the idea that return of efficient acute inflammation (high fever) heralds true improvement in chronic inflammatory states. We present 6 cases of atopic dermatitis (AD), which had stability in their improvement for 1 year or more, under classical homeopathy. The cases were retrospectively assessed with selected based on the Hanifin Rajka atopic dermatitis diagnostic criteria and the follow ups evaluated according to changes on SCORing Atopic Dermatitis scale (SCORAD) scale. The pictures are presented as evidence. Modified Naranjo Criteria for assessing causal attribution of clinical outcome to homeopathic intervention was used to assess the effect of homeopathy in these cases. All the cases improved and stabilised with complete skin clearance (those that relapsed within 1 year were not included). These patients had not suffered high fevers/acute inflammatory diseases since onset/aggravation of AD. Five of the 6 cases developed acute inflammatory diseases as the chronic condition improved. The last case showed return of an old, lesser pathology. The control cases – which were selected for non-improvement under classical homeopathy also showed remarkable skin clearance when there was appearance of acute inflammatory states. In this study, there is a mutually exclusive relationship between efficient acute inflammation and chronic inflammation, which is in accordance with the 2 theories considered here. Further scientific studies are necessary to establish the phenomenon at tissue level.
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Hasan, Nazmul, Mesbah Uddin Md Rezwanun Nayem, Mohammad Mohshinuzzaman, Anwar H. Biswas, Md Emrul Kayes, Md Abdul Hakim, Nizam Uddin, and Md Jahangir Alom. "Homeopathic Approach to COVID-19: A Review." Malaysian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 7, no. 1 (April 26, 2020): 39–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v7i1.493.
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Novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV-2 infection, also known as COVID-19, has a pandemic outbreak, and recent studies show various limitations, including treatment. This virus is chiefly infecting the respiratory tract (RTI) and resulting in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Many developed countries, including Italy, England, and the United States of America (USA), are facing many casualties. Unlikely, no specific treatment protocol is available till today. Homeopathic medicine is a branch of alternative medicine, practiced on individualized symptoms similarity. However, historically it has potential in treating epidemic infections like scarlet fever, typhoid, and cholera. In the treatment of RTI and pneumonia, several homeopathic medicines have proven efficacy. This review on the utility of homeopathic medicine might guide the physician to prevent COVID-19 contagion. Homeopathic medicines can help humanity with conventional medical methods to prevent this global catastrophe.
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Hasan, Nazmul, Mesbah Uddin Md Rezwanun Nayem, Mohammad Mohshinuzzaman, Anwar H. Biswas, Md Emrul Kayes, Md Abdul Hakim, Nizam Uddin, and Md Jahangir Alom. "Homeopathic Approach to COVID-19: A Review." Malaysian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 7, no. 2 (July 21, 2020): 81–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v7i2.493.
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Novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV-2 infection, also known as COVID-19, has a pandemic outbreak, and recent studies show various limitations, including treatment. This virus is chiefly infecting the respiratory tract (RTI) and resulting in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Many developed countries, including Italy, England, and the United States of America (USA), are facing many casualties. Unlikely, no specific treatment protocol is available till today. Homeopathic medicine is a branch of alternative medicine, practiced on individualized symptoms similarity. However, historically it has potential in treating epidemic infections like scarlet fever, typhoid, and cholera. In the treatment of RTI and pneumonia, several homeopathic medicines have proven efficacy. This review on the utility of homeopathic medicine might guide the physician to prevent COVID-19 contagion. Homeopathic medicines can help humanity with conventional medical methods to prevent this global catastrophe.
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Yaseen, Ghulam. "Prophylactic and Therapeutic Measures of Homeopathy in Epidemic and Pandemic Diseases." Homœopathic Links 34, no. 02 (June 2021): 153–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1721394.
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Abstract Background The terms Epidemic and Pandemic refer to spread of infectious diseases in different countries, nations or regions. Infectious diseases have overrun millions of people in the past, as well as doing now when the world is facing current coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, which has killed more than 607,781 people till July 2020, according to the World Health Organisation. Homeopathy has played an important role in controlling epidemic and pandemic diseases distressing humanity since the time of Hahnemann who cured scarlet fever with Belladonna and served community with best treatment. This article reviews the role of homeopathy in the management and prevention of pandemic and epidemic diseases. Methods A homeopathic literature search was performed using several bibliographic databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed and Google search engine was used for collection of all relevant information from reports, review articles, archived files and Web pages etc., published in English language till July 2020. Results Gathered information based on scientific evidences manifested the efficacy of homeopathy using various approaches such as individualisation, Genus epidemicus and isopathy for prevention and treatment of epidemic diseases. Conclusion Homeopathy showcased its effectiveness in reduction of mortality and morbidity in epidemics for years. Moreover, prophylactic use of Genus epidemicus for symptomatic Covid-19 cases can be inexpensive, safe and more realistic.
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Das, Abhishek, Shubhamoy Ghosh, Satadal Das, Sudip Kumar Das, Sayak Ghosh, Abhijit Dutta, and Pritam Goswami. "Introspecting Scope of Ultra-Diluted Homeopathic Preparations in Human SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Perspective Review." Homœopathic Links 34, no. 02 (June 2021): 112–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1732782.
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AbstractCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a zoonotic disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Its symptoms range from mild fever, cough, pharyngitis to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Since its first outbreak in Wuhan province of China, the disease has spread worldwide and emerged as pandemic. The infection is mainly spread by droplets and through contacts. Initially SARS-CoV-2 was thought to cause viral pneumonia only, but now it is evident that the virus can spread through the bloodstream and can cause systemic lesions as well. Though most of the time patients recovered spontaneously for immune-compromised patients, it is detrimental. Lack of effective therapy in conventional medicine has made host immune response as the only option to focus on this battle against COVID-19. First-world countries such as the USA, Italy, England and Spain have witnessed a massive number of deaths, and India is not an exception to that. The whole world is searching for effective treatment in the form of antiviral drugs, vaccines and hydroxychloroquine, but none has proven effective. Homeopathy has always put a mark during epidemics and in recent past during the elimination of leptospirosis in Cuba (2009–2014), homeopathy was very effective. In this scenario, we think homeopathy has a decisive role to play to fight this pandemic as it can enhance the host immune response and reduce the severity of the infection to a great extent. In this review, we will discuss the scopes of homeopathic medicines in the treatment of coronavirus disease.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Hay fever - Homeopathic treatment"
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Li, Chi-ming, and 李志明. "Statistical analysis of a phase IV clinical trial in patients with allergic rhinitis." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2001. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31970084.
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楊楨. "天灸治療過敏性鼻炎干預措施的系統評價." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2016. https://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_oa/239.
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目的: 通過搜索有關天灸治療過敏性鼻炎的臨床研究文獻，以系統評價及數據挖掘技術提取其干預措施的細節，包括敷貼藥物的組成、選用的穴位、治療時間點、治療頻率, 敷貼時長及治療次數等，並且基於此研究，從循證醫學角度提供天灸治療過敏性鼻炎干預措施的建議性方案，為進一步的臨床實踐和研究提供循證醫學依據。 方法: 選取包括中國期刊全文數據庫（ CNKI ）、中國科技期刊數據庫（ VIP ）和萬方數據庫（ Wanfang Database ）在內的中文文獻數據庫及包括EMBASE 數據庫和MEDLINE數據庫在內的英文文獻數據庫進行文獻檢索，檢索範圍為各數據庫已知收錄時間至20 1 6 年2 月的全部期刊，檢索對象為所有有關天灸治療過敏性鼻炎的臨床研究文獻，制定文獻納人和排除標準進行篩選，對所納人的文獻進行數據挖掘，並通過計算比例、百分數、平均數、中位數等數據處理方法列出相應圖表進行報告。 結果：根據檢索以及對符合納入標準的文獻進行統計、最終符合納人標準的文獻為88篇。通過干預措施數據提取分析，可知目前臨床使用率最高的四種藥物分別是白芥子（ n=85, 93 . 41 % ），緬辛（ n=85, 93 . 41 % ），甘遂（ n=72, 79.12% ）和延胡索（ n = 7 0, 76.92% ），通過將上述藥物比例換算為百分數，再計算中位數之比，得出結果為白芥子（ 28. 60% ），延胡索（ 2 0.00 % ），名田辛（ 16. 70% ），甘遂（ 16.70%) , 即白芥子： 延胡索：細辛：甘遂三7:5:4:4 的組方比例。最常用的五個穴位分別為肺俞(n=85, 96 . 5 9% ） ，大椎（ n =67, 76 . 14% ） ， 腎俞（ n =64, 72.7 3% ），脾俞( n= 56, 63 . 64 % ）和風門（ n=56, 63. 6 4% ） 。治療時間點一般分為三伏天（ n 49，53. 26% ） 與常日（ n=32 , 34. 78% ） 兩類，治療頻次及次數多為10 天貼1 次， 共 貼3次為一療程。貼敷時間一般為成人3-4h ，小兒l. 5 -2 h ， 貼藥時間以皮膚可耐受為度。 結論：通過以上數據挖掘，得出天灸治療過敏性鼻炎的建議干預措施方案為： 將白芥子、延胡索、細辛、甘遂按7: 5 : 4 : 4 的比例研組末混合，以新鮮生薑汁調成糊狀, 保鮮備用。取大椎、風門、肺俞、脾俞和腎俞，將配制好的藥物取約2 g 藥量, 置於專用敷貼繆布中央， 貼在上述穴位上。除大惟穴外，其余穴位均取雙側。 預約患者於當年三伏天當天進行治療, 1 0 天貼l 次，共貼3 次為一療程。成人一般貼敷3-4h，小兒一般貼敷1. 5-2h ， 貼藥時間可視患者具體情況而定。如發癢、灼痛感不明顯者可貼敷較長時間，如發癢、灼痛戚非常明顯者宜適當縮短貼敷時間。
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余達明. "中醫藥治療過敏性鼻炎的研究近況." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2006. http://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_ra/759.
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黃劍煜. "針灸治療過敏性鼻炎的取穴規律研究." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2006. http://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_ra/757.
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Poolman, Emmerentia Christina. "The homoeopathic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis." Thesis, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2807.
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A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technology: Homoeopathy at Technikon Natal, 1994.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of simillimum and allergen treatment to patients allergic to mixed grass pollens in terms of patients' responses to RAST and patients' percept ion of the effectiveness of treatment in order to identify key issues calling for the selection of the most effective method of treatment.
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Arthur, Laura Diana. "The effects of Luffeel® nasal spray and Luffeel® tablets in combination on allergic rhinitis." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3732.
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M.Tech.Allergic rhinitis is on the increase around the world affecting between 15-20% of the global population and is the most common chronic condition of children in South Africa. Luffeel® is a propriety complex homeopathic product manufactured by Biologische Heilmittel Heel. It is available in nasal spray and tablet form. These two forms are designed to work in combination with each other in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a combination of Luffeel® nasal spray and Luffeel® tablets on allergic rhinitis using Phadiatop® tests, RAST Inhalant screens and subjective evaluation on symptoms such as nasal itching, sneezing, congestion, discharge, ocular redness and itching as indicators. This study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted at the University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein campus over a period of eight weeks. Thirty participants were recruited by poster advertisement. It can be concluded that Luffeel® nasal spray and Luffeel® tablets decrease the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, when compared to the placebo, thus giving persons suffering from allergic rhinitis an alternative treatment with no rebound or lethargic effects. It can also be concluded that this study that Luffeel® nasal spray and Luffeel® tablets has no significant effect on Phadiatop® and RAST inhalant screens over an eight week period. The results are inconclusive due to the small sample size and short time frame of the study.
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"Treatment of allergic rhinitis using a Chinese herbal formula Shi-Bi-Lin (SBL): animal study, in vitro study and clinical trial." Thesis, 2005. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b6073981.
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Conclusions. SBL showed its efficacy in treating the animal model of allergic rhinitis. Its mechanisms may be related to its suppressive action on PCA reaction, the production of TXB2 and the expression of eNOS, as well as its modulation of cytokines, including IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, GM-CSF and TNF-alpha, release from mast cells. The clinical trial showed that SBL had more beneficial action on the quality of life, in comparison to the placebo, in the domains of RE and BP. Some symptoms evaluations of PAR patients, including GF, NB and SF were more markedly improved in the SBL group when compared with the placebo group. Furthermore, the use of SBL, with the study dose and treatment period, was safe. However, the accurate efficacy and mechanisms of SBL are largely unknown and need further investigation. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)Introduction. Although great progress in treatment of allergic rhinitis have made in recent years, remarkably increasing prevalence and cost in epidemiology studies strongly suggest the difficulties in the management of allergic rhinitis. Shi-Bi-Lin (SBL) is a formula modified from the traditional Chinese herbal formula Cang-Er-Zi-San (CEZS) and a classic European formula SinupretRTM. CEZS has been used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis for several centuries in East Asia communities, and SinupretRTM has been used in treating paranasal sinusitis and rhinitis widely in Europe for decades. However, its therapeutic mechanisms remain unclear. We examined the efficacy and the possible mechanism of SBL in an animal model of allergic rhinitis and in cell culture study using Human Mast Cell Line (HMC-1) and Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC). In addition, a clinical trial was conducted to examine its clinical efficacy and safety.
Results. In the animal study, SBL showed a potent effect in relieving the symptoms of nasal obstruction, sneezing and nasal scratching (P<0.05 or P<0.01), but had no convincing effect in decreasing the nasal discharge (P>0.05). In PCA test, IgG1 increased in a modest manner in the SBL-treated group when compared with the sham group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Eosinophil infiltration and the expression of eNOS in nasal mucosa, but not iNOS, were obviously lower in the SBL treated group (P<0.05 or P<0.01) in comparison to the sham group. The levels of thromboxane B (TXB)2 in the nasal lavage fluid, but not histamine and peptide leukotrienes (p-LTs), showed significantly lower than that of the sham group (P<0.05). In vitro study showed that SBL modulated the cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-4, IL-6, IL-8, Granulocyte/Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, release from human mast cell line (HMC-1). However, the mRNA expressions of these cytokines were not significantly altered. As the controls, dexamethasone, desloratadine and budesonide had more potently inhibitory effects on cytokines release from HMC-1. The component herbs generally had stimulatory effects on the cytokine release from HMC-1 and variable effects on PBMC. In the clinical trial, a total of 84 patients were recruited in the clinical trial and 77 of them completed the trial. Although no significant differences of each domain between the SBL and placebo groups were detected, findings supported the efficacy of SBL were obtained.
by Zhao Yu.
"July 2005."
Advisers: C. A. Van Hasselt; Ping-Chung Leung; Kong-Sang Woo.
Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-01, Section: B, page: 0172.
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005.
Includes bibliographical references.
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Abstract in English and Chinese.
School code: 1307.
Books on the topic "Hay fever - Homeopathic treatment"
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Curing hay fever naturally with Chinese medicine. Boulder, CO: Blue Poppy Press, 1997.
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Sussman, Les. Relief from hay fever and other airborne allergies. New York, N.Y: Dell Pub., 1992.
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Tokyo (Japan). Fukushi Hokenkyoku. Kankyō Hokenka. Sugi kafunshō no zekka genkansa ryōhō no rinshō kenkyū hōkokusho. Tōkyō: Tōkyō-to Fukushi Hokenkyoku Kenkō Anzenbu Kankyō Hokenka, 2009.
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Brostoff, Jonathan. The complete guide to hayfever: The latest research and techniques for coping with hayfever. London: Bloomsbury, 1994.
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Linda, Gamlin, ed. The complete guide to hayfever: The latest research and techniques for coping with hayfever. London: Parragon Publishing, 1993.
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Linda, Gamlin, ed. The complete guide to hayfever: The latest research andtechniques for coping with hayfever. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 1993.
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Li, Jie Jack. "Antihistamines as Allergy Drugs." In Blockbuster Drugs. Oxford University Press, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780199737680.003.0007.
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Most blockbusters have at least one thing in common—they are all widely prescribed to treat common illnesses such as hypertension, high cholesterol, pain, ulcers, and depression. Allergies are another malady that afflicts more and more Americans. To many, allergies are no longer an inconvenience but a major annoyance with constant sneezing and itching. For them, an allergy medicine is often needed to relieve the symptoms. As a consequence, many antihistamine allergy drugs, especially nonsedating antihistamines, have become blockbuster drugs. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. More than 50 million Americans have allergies and spend in excess of $18 billion a year on medical treatment. The word allergy was coined by Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet in 1906. According to his definition, allergy was manifest in cases of serum sickness, hay fever, sensitivities to mosquito bites and beestings, and various idiosyncratic food reactions, as well as in individuals who had been exposed to, or successfully immunized against, common infectious diseases such as diphtheria and tuberculosis. Today, the word allergy is broadly associated with allergic rhinitis, asthma, hay fever, and food allergies. Allergies are the malady of civilization. In ancient times, allergies like hay fever and food allergies were virtually nonexistent. The first report of a case of allergy did not appear until the 1870s in Europe. The beginning of the 20th century saw a sharp rise in allergies. Nowadays, hay fever is so prevalent in the United Kingdom, that there are 1.4 to 1.8 million students who are drowsy from taking antihistamines. U.K. educational authorities even schedule the exams away from the peak of pollen season. In the United States, hay fever is the number-one chronic disease. Until we learn how to turn off the genes responsible for hay fever and asthma, these afflictions will remain among the most irritating of our existence. During evolution, humans developed the immune system to fight the real danger of foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. It turns out that the human body has two types of responses toward tissue damage or infection.
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N. Pramod, Siddanakoppalu. "Immunological Basis for the Development of Allergic Diseases-Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies." In Cell Interaction - Molecular and Immunological Basis for Disease Management. IntechOpen, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.95804.
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Allergy is an immune disorder due to over responsiveness of immune system to a relatively normal and harmless antigen; derived from environmental and dietary substances commonly referred as allergens. Allergy is an IgE mediated type I hypersensitivity which is characterized by the degranulation of specialized white blood cells known as mast cells and basophils. Majority of characterized allergens are proteinaceous in nature and induce Th2 response. Specific Th2 cytokines elicit the induction of allergen specific IgE antibodies in sensitive individuals. The IgE binds to Fc epsilon receptor on basophil/mast cells and on exposure, allergens cross links the IgE and induce release of hypersensitivity mediators that result in allergic symptoms. The symptoms varies from mild allergies like hay fever, itchiness, rashes, rhinatisis, conjunctivitis to a severe condition such as Asthma and some time life threatening anaphylaxis. At present a various blood based test exist to diagnose allergies which include skin prick, patch test and Specific IgE tests. The best treatment available is to avoid exposure to allergens alternatively use of anti-histamines, steroids or other symptom reducing medications are in practice. Immunotherapy to desensitize the response to allergen and targeted therapy are promising for allergy in future.
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Pearce, Linda, and Samantha Prigmore. "Understanding Asthma." In Adult Nursing Practice. Oxford University Press, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780199697410.003.0012.
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The aim of this chapter is to provide nurses with the knowledge to be able to assess, manage, and care for people with asthma in an evidence-based and person-centred way. The chapter will provide a comprehensive overview of the causes, risk factors, and impact of asthma, before exploring best practice to deliver care, as well as to prevent or minimize further ill-health. Nursing assessments and priorities are highlighted throughout, and the nursing management of the symptoms and common health problems associated with asthma can be found in Chapters 15 and 22, respectively. In the absence of a standardized definition of asthma, it is accurately described as:…Airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness characterised by widespread reversible narrowing of the airways, which varies either spontaneously or in response to treatment. (British Thoracic Society/Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2009)…The clinician diagnosis of asthma is based on symptoms, patient history, lung function testing (including peak expiratory flow rate diary), and the demonstration of an efficacious response to a trial of inhaled therapy. An estimated 5.4 million people in the UK are receiving treatment for asthma (Lung and Asthma Information Agency, 2006). In 2006–07, there were 67,077 hospital admissions for asthma in England, over 40% of which were for children under the age of 15 (Asthma UK, 2010). Asthma is estimated to cost the NHS £1 billion per year. With one in five households affected, asthma accounts for at least 12.7 million workdays lost each year (Asthma UK, 2005). In 2008, there were 1,071 deaths in England and Wales due to asthma (Office for National Statistics, 2009). Atopy is a genetically based condition in which individuals have a tendency to hypersensitivity in their reaction to allergens and other triggers. The reaction is usually immediate and localized, and manifests in diseases such as asthma, hay fever, and contact dermatitis. Genetic studies (Holloway et al., 2010) investigating atopy and asthma have shown linkages to many chromosomal locations indicating genetic heterogeneity (having different characteristics and qualities). There is genetic control over the ability to produce significant quantities of immunoglobulin E (IgE), a blood plasma protein that activates allergic reactions by acting as an antibody, when exposed to environmental allergens.
Conference papers on the topic "Hay fever - Homeopathic treatment"
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Kawaguchi, Chihiro, Masateru Taniguchi, Makusu Tsutsui, Satoyuki Kawano, and Tomoji Kawai. "Electrical Detection of Pollen Allergen Using Electrode-Embedded-Micro-Channel." In ASME-JSME-KSME 2011 Joint Fluids Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/ajk2011-36035.
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Hay fever is a disease that approximately 20 percent of the world population develop. Providing appropriate treatment for this plant-specific pollen allergy requires a method to identify various types of pollen. Here we introduce a technique that can be used for direct detections of single biological macromolecules such as pollen. Our method is based on two-probe current measurements using a microfluidic-channel-embedded-electrode system. A fabrication procedure of the device is as follows. First, we formed two gold nanoelectrodes by standard electron beam lithography and lift-off processes. The interelectrode gap distance was designed to be 500 nm. We then deposited a SiO2 layer. After that, we fabricated Cr etching mask. Finally, we dry-etched the sample by reactive ion etching and obtained a microfluidic-channel-embedded-electrode structure. We flowed HEPES(2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl] ethanesulfonic acid) solution containing pollen of 500 nm size into the micro-channel and simultaneously measured current flowing through the two electrodes. Characteristic spike-like signals were observed; sharp rise of the current followed by a rather smooth decrease to the base current level. We exhibited control experiments in a HEPES solution wherein no pollen was added and observed only featureless current traces. We anticipate that the sharp current rise is associated with trapping of a single cedar pollen between the electrodes whereas the gradual current decrease represents the pollen detrapping. We propose the technique for identifying several kinds of pollens based on the height and the width of the current spikes.