(PRWEB) April 21, 2005 — Spring brings the beginning of allergy season for many people. While it may not be possible to get rid of pollen and other allergens outdoors, it is possible to limit your exposure to dust, pollen, mold and mites in your home. Most people who are allergic to dust are actually allergic to the waste products of dust mites. (more…)
(PRWEB) April 21, 2005 — CMP Therapeutics is an Oxford based biotechnology company that is developing a simple nasal spray containing a natural carbohydrate called chitin for preventing the development of allergy symptoms from pollens, animal dander or house dust mite.
The nasal spray was developed by Dr Peter Strong at the University of Oxford. The chitin used in the nasal spray is purified from shrimp shells and is chemically the same as the chitin found in the walls of fungal spores. The nose and lungs contain immune cells that recognise chitin particles and produce natural cytokines after ingesting them. (more…)
Washington, DC (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 18, 2005 — If you have allergic asthma, new survey findings confirm expert opinion that answering three simple questions — do you sleep tight? Do you work right? Do you play with might? — could help improve asthma control for millions of patients and save lives. A new Harris poll shows that 88% of asthma sufferers believe their disease is under control, yet asthma still accounts for nearly 2 million emergency visits each year (i). (more…)
Albany, NY (PRWEB) April 18, 2005 — More than 22 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis, most commonly referred to as old fashion “Hay Fever”. For the average patient, Hay Fever is simply the laymen’s way of describing what is regarded as general allergies. Chronic cases can include any combination of symptoms including stuffy nose, watery eyes, fatigue, and worst of all — headaches. General Allergy symptoms can be caused by a variety of triggers including pollen, mold, fresh cut grass and blooming spring flowers. (more…)
