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Allergies caused by cuddly animals

An early determination of whether a child is sensitized to inhaled allergens such as pollen, mold or dust mites, serves as an important prognostic factor. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of small children is quite difficult to perform. Scientists from Belgium found that stuffed animals have an influence on the development of allergies in children. Testing to […]

Medicine: Causes of nasal polyps discovered

Heredity, allergies, environmental factors, and chemicals on the job The cause of polyps in the nose has been long regarded as a largely unknown. Children, like adults, may be affected from these benign growths in the nose, making it difficult to breathe and may also lead to significant physical impairments. The size of the growths […]

Chlorine in the swimming pool can ruin your health and cause cancer

Experts call for alternative disinfectant for swimming pools Indoor swimming pools in cities were once a status symbol. Now there are other factors to consider. The cost for the maintenance of swimming pools is enormous. But there is another factor that is not often in the foreground, but certainly plays a role: chlorine – the […]