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Pollen Allergy in Europe

Author : Prof. Gennaro D'AMATO 

Which are the most important allergenic pollens in Europe and where are they encountered? Which pollen allergens can cross-react to cause food allergies? How do pollution and climatic conditions effect your reaction to pollens? These aspects and much more including valuable tips for avoiding pollens and planning your holiday are covered in this interesting and informative article especially designed for allergy sufferers and their families by Professor Gennaro D’Amato from Italy..

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Who's been sleeping in your pillow?

A 17 pages booklet 
This booklet, which is understandable for children, is designed to explain allergy and the basic actions that parents can take to improve the quality-of-life of asthmatic and allergic children. A 17-pages booklet, written by S Durham, M Tamanga, S Thistleton-Smith and John Warner, issued in 1998.

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Who's been sleeping in your pillow ? (video)

15 minutes - 1998 
This video which is understandable for children is designed to explain allergy and the basic actions that parents can take to improve the quality-of-life of asthmatic and allergic children.

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Meet the Champ!

A 34 page comic book 
This illustrated cartoon explains to children and their parents that allergy is not an impediment to athletic activity as long as they carefully choose appropriate sports and follow a few simple rules, which are humorously described.

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European Allergy White Paper Summary

14-page booklet. 
In the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and the beds we sleep in, microorganisms and organic molecules, acting by various mechanisms, can invade the body and cause a hypersensitive reaction of the immune system called allergy. While this pathology does not enjoy the same fascination as AIDS, cancer or cardiovascular diseases, it is certainly the most pervasive disorders globally. Allergic conditions now pose a major health problem. They respect no national frontiers and are spreading inexorably through the European population. In an appropriate initial response to this Pan-European invasion, The UCB Institute of Allergy has received the help of leading allergologists across the length and breath of Europe and compiled a meta-analysis of the problem according to the European perspective in The European White Paper. The following synopsis sketches the main points of the European white paper. A 14-page booklet edited in 1997.

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Does rhinitis lead to asthma? Patient leaflet

Allergy is the most prevalent chronic disease in Europe and it is on the rise. This informative brochure for patients is designed to explain different types and causes of allergy. In simple terms, it explains what allergy and allergic diseases are and the link between rhinitis and asthma. There is a self-evaluation questionnaire and allergy tests treatments and what the patient can do to help themselves are presented.

With GA˛LEN Courtesy : www.ga2len.net

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Atopic dermatitis in young children

14 minutes video. 
This video which is understandable for parents is designed to explain atopic dermatitis in young chidren and the basic actions that parents can take to improve the treatment of their child.

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Are you aware of allergies? (video)

2001 video. 
The topic of this video is the prevention of allergies in newborn babies who might be at risk. This video is divided in into 5 short films focusing on the different aspects of prevention (milk, a varied diet, doing up the nursery, cigarette smoke, animal, irritants) and medical symptoms. The prevention advice given in this video was validated by studies carried out in various European countries and is intended for future parents of children who could be at risk of developing allergies. The aim is to raise the awareness of parents as to the importance of prevention encouraging them to act before the symptoms even appear. An explanation brochure (available on this website) covering the prevention measures contained within the 5 shorts films is provided with the video. This video was made possible thanks to the co-operation of the Fondation pour la Prévention des Allergies, Allergiepreventie, the O.N.E (office de la Naissance et de l'Enfance), Kind& Gezin and the UCB Institute of Allergy. 

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Are you aware of allergies?
Leaflet of 16 pages. 2001. 
This explanatory brochure can be used as a support for the video "Are you aware of allergies?". The topic of this brochure is the prevention of allergies for newborn babies who might be at risk. The aim is to raise the awareness of parents as to the importance of prevention, encouraging them to act before the symptoms even appear.Read

Allergy: a match to win (video)

14 min video - 1998. 
This video discusses the problems of doing sports for allergic and asthmatic children as well as its benefits. It provides practical advice for athletic counselors and parents, and it helps directing a child to appropriate support. 

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Allergy: a match to win

A 22 page brochure.
Regular exercise is important in the lives of all young people. Sports help allergic children to keep fit, control their breathing, increase their self-confidence and cope with their allergies. However, in certain circumstances, sports may induce allergic symptoms. Therefore, it is important to create the right conditions for practising sports.

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Allergy to latex and rubber products

An 8 page booklet. 
This booklet provides a simple description of latex allergy, it's diagnosis, treatment and possible alternatives. It provides clear answers to basic questions.

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Allergies: the more you know, the less you suffer - May 2008

Allergies: the more you know, the less you suffer A small 80-page booklet.
New version : May 2008.
This small booklet provides definitions, explanations of different types of allergies, diagnosis, treatments and allergy prevention. Answers with practical advice to improve your everyday quality of life.

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Allergies and Cosmetics

A 12-page booklet issued in 2005, written by A. Pons-Guiraud, M.D. 
This leaflet traces allergy to a cosmetic product from its origin, through differential diagnosis between irritant dermatitis and allergic dermatitis. It presents all essential information on allergy to cosmetic products as well as advice to be given to patients (information and avoidance procedures).

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Allergic: to be or not to be? That is the question

In this 3-page leaflet you will find a short description of allergic disorders and their symptoms. Try to answer the questionnaire enclosed in. If certain symptoms are familiar to you or if you answered yes to one or more of these questions, it's possible that you have an allergy. Have a word with a doctor about them and he will work with you and make a diagnosis based on the cause of your symptoms.
Published in 2003.

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Allergic : to be or not to be ? Rhinitis (video)

Dedicated to the public in general, this video shows different situations of daily living where people suffer symptoms of rhinitis. The comments suggest this symptomatology could be linked to an allergic rhinitis, and that the disease can be easily treated, resulting in an obvious increase of the daily quality of life.

With the collaboration of C Bacher, Ghent; P Van Cauwenberge, Ghent and E Valovirta, EFA - 8 min - 2003.

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Allergic: to be or not to be? Rhinitis

12 pages. 
Dedicated to the patient, this leaflet explains the usual confusion between a simple cold and an allergic rhinitis, leading to underdiagnosis and undertreatment of the later condition. It describes how easy a differential diagnosis can be made by the doctor: nothing time-consuming, nor expensive, nor painful. Finally, arguments for a drug treatment are exposed. A 12-page leaflet written in collaboration with C Bachert, Belgium; P Van Cauwenberge, Belgium, and E Valovirta, EFA - 2003. 

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