This study was designed to determine whether a unique cellulose powder extract could prevent the classic hay fever attack from occurring among volunteers who have suffered for some years. Nasaleze enhances nasal mucus, which allows the filtration of allergens, to ensure that only clean air reaches the lungs. One hundred two volunteers were recruited and, using a simple 5-point scoring system to...

The regular and annual visitations of hay fever with its annoying and unpleasant symptoms make it a most distressing condition for those who suffer from it. We attempt to control these symptoms (for we know of no " cure ") with a variety of antihistaminics and by attempts at desensitization. In spite of the frequency of hay fever there is no reliable information or data as to what happens to it...

BACKGROUND The relationship between sensitization to allergens and disease is complex. OBJECTIVE We sought to identify patterns of response to a broad range of allergen components and investigate associations with asthma, eczema, and hay fever. METHODS Serum specific IgE levels to 112 allergen components were measured by using a multiplex array (Immuno Solid-phase Allergen Chip) in a popula...

OBJECTIVE The present study was designed to estimate the prevalence of rhinitis symptoms among secondary school students in Saudi Arabia METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among children from secondary schools in the city of Riyadh. The study utilised the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children (ISAAC) questionnaire. RESULTS Among the 3073 students (1504 boys and ...

OBJECTIVES To document the relation between sibling number and atopic disease, and to assess the contribution of possible confounding factors to the protective effect of siblings in relation to asthma and hay fever. DESIGN AND SUBJECTS Cross sectional survey by parental questionnaire in Tasmania, Australia, on 6378 children (92% of those eligible) who reached 7 years of age during 1995. MET...