Abnormal Reactions to Mosquito Bites
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A Randomised, Double-Blind Pilot Study of Enzyme-Potentiated Desensitisation for Prophylaxis of Large Local Reactions to Mosquito Bites
hindawi.com — “Primary Objective. To test the hypothesis that two injections of enzyme-potentiated mosquito antigen significantly reduce the size of experimental mosquito bites in participants with LLR-MB. Design. Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group comparison over 3 months. Setting. Hospital outpatient clinic. Participants. Fifty adult participants of both sexes. Interventions. Two injections of mosquito antigen or matching placebo, 6 weeks apart. Main Outcome Measures. Early (1 hour)” View full resource at hindawi.com
Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 7:56 pm By:
John Weiner Allergist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
Enzyme-potentiated desensitization not effective for mosquito allergy. EPD poorly supported by research http://t.co/C2cFVz00
Are You Allergic to Mosquito Bites? | New York Allergist Dr. Clifford Bassett
cliffordbassettmd.com — “Each year millions of us have the not so enjoyable experience of getting bitten by a mosquito, especially during the summer months almost everywhere! Are there more mosquitos or more ...” View full resource at cliffordbassettmd.com
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Mosquito Bites | DrGreene.com
drgreene.com — “When the mosquito stabs her needle-like mouthparts through the skin of her victim, she injects her saliva -- teeming with digestive enzymes and anticoagulants. The first time a person is bitten, there is no reaction.” View full resource at drgreene.com
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@FlorenceKitty re: mosquitos - Unfortunately, there isn't strong evidence to support any specific food or supplement. http://j.mp/h3RUVg
Bug Bites: Which Ones You Should Worry About
huffingtonpost.com — “WASHINGTON -- It's that time of year when the bugs emerge to bug us. Some can pose real threats – Lyme disease from tiny ticks, West Nile virus from mosquitoes, or life-threatening allergic reactions to bee stings.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
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It's the time of year when bugs emerge 2 bug us. Find out which ones you should worry about http://ow.ly/4yqaa via @huffingtonpost
Arthur Lubitz MD, NYC Allergy Doctor - Allergist, Doctor - New York, NY | Facebook
facebook.com — “Arthur Lubitz MD, NYC Allergy Doctor - For over 25 years, Dr. Lubitz has improved the quality of life NYC residents by successfully treating their allergy, asthma and sinus symptoms. | Facebook” View full resource at facebook.com
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Dr. Arthur Lubitz Doctor, Internist, Allergist, Physician, and Active Health Library
Yes, the welt that appears after a mosquito bite is an allergic reaction to the protein in the insect's saliva. http://t.co/EHzFZIf5
The Inflammation-Diabetes Connection | KM Nutrition
kmnutrition.com — “What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s reaction to infection or injury. Classic signs of inflammation are redness, swelling and pain. Living in Minnesota the example I think of is a mosquito bite, where you feel very little pain but you get the annoying redness, swelling and itching. That’s an obvious inflammatory reaction that is temporary.” View full resource at kmnutrition.com
Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2012 at 11:01 pm By:
Hope Warshaw Nutritionist and Dietitian
Valuable info...needs repeating. RT @KMNutrition: New Blog Post: The #Inflammation - #Diabetes Connection http://t.co/CmfuHU6m
Urticaria, Papular: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Papular urticaria is a common and often annoying disorder manifested by chronic or recurrent papules caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to the bites of mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, and other insects. Individual papules may surround a wheal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 4:24 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Papular urticaria is caused by hypersensitivity to the bites of insects. A common condition, see how you can treat it. http://bit.ly/bKcjcH
Allergies - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
healthscout.com — “Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Allergies” View full resource at healthscout.com
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John Weiner
allergist, clinical immunologist, pathologist - my news outlet for AllergyNet Australia - microblogging allergy, asthma, immunology, general medicine, stuff
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Clifford Bassett, MD
Clifford W. Bassett, M.D., is the Medical Director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York and is on the faculty of the New York University School of Medicine, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Otolaryngology at the Long Island College Hospital and SUNY in Brooklyn.
Dr. Bassett is a Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology; a Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI); and a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), and is a member of the executive committee of the New York Allergy & Asthma Society.
He has contributed to articles in Time, The New York Times, Business Week, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, New York Daily News, New York Newsday, New York Post, Baby Talk, Prevention, The Journal of the American Medical Association, Health, Parents, Ladies’ Home Journal, National Geographic, Woman’s World, Self, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Family Circle, Time Out NY, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Shape, Cat and Dog magazine and USA Today. An article authored by Dr. Bassett regarding “allergic reactions to alcohol” was referenced by Jay Leno during his monologue in January 2010.
Dr. Bassett has frequently contributed to various Internet-based medical information Web sites (weekly allergy blog on foxnews.com) and has been interviewed on local and national radio and television programs as an allergy expert. These include CNN, MSNBC, CBS’s “The Early Show,” NBC’s “The Today Show,” ABC’s “Good Morning America,” “NBC Nightly News,” FOX News Network, Telemundo and NPR. -
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