allergen
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The researchers found that infants who suffer severe RSV infections in their first months of life are more likely to develop immune responses that overreact to common allergens, including house dust mites.
From Science Daily
Their bulbs mainly contain an allergen: the compound called tulipalin A, which is primarily found in the bulb's outer layer, but also in the stem, leaves and petals.
From Salon
“If you manage to keep the allergen exposure low and control the symptoms well with medication,” Chaker says, “you can also treat allergic asthma with immunotherapy.”
From Scientific American
The FDA warned in its approval announcement that the drug “may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents. It is also possible for Vowst to contain food allergens,” the agency noted.
From Washington Post
"People can manage their symptoms by allergen avoidance, for example, staying indoors and wearing a mask, by taking antihistamines or steroids to control the inflammation," Han said.
From Salon
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