damninteresting.com — There are generally two schools of thought surrounding the growth of allergies in the twentieth century. Both have evidence in their favor, and neither is complete. Both explain why developed countries have seen such a dramatic increase of allergies, whereas developing nations have not.
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hordakMay 17, 2006
That picture of the hookworm is going to give me nightmares!!!
justinvtMay 17, 2006
JayKayEssYeah, but you are ignoring the fact that the bulk of our immune response (specifically the part responsible for allergic reactions) is mediated by specific protein triggers, which are related exclusively to biological entities (ie, bacteria, viruses, dead cells). This is why you aren't tested for things like "soot" or "carbon monoxide" when you receive the RAST test for allergen sensitivity.
dantanaMay 17, 2006
There's a clinical trial happening at Johns Hopkins for people with allergic asthma where they give you a few weeks of shots as opposed to a few years. I think that this same drug worked for hay fever as well as typical allergy shots in a different trial. <a class="user" href="http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00318747">http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00318747</a>
Closed AccountMay 17, 2006
I grew up with goddamn cats and have been allergic to them from day one. The minute I visit a new client's house that has a cat in it, my contacts dry up and cloud over and my throat instantly dries up. Dander is hell in my sinus tract. Dogs, OTOH, are no problem.
cpriorMay 19, 2006
Forgive my ignorance, but what is the five-seconds-rule for eating from the floor? That you may eat anything that only touched the ground shortly?
scottyy11Feb 14, 2008
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woowoogirlMar 1, 2008
Allergies stem from when your energy system mistakes a harmless for somethingthreatening. Allergies can be completely overcome by "resetting" your energy system in regard to the allergen.<a class="user" href="http://www.catallergyfree.com">http://www.catallergyfree.com</a>
toodyDec 16, 2008
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