Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 20 of 126 for “"allergies"”.
-
Allergies in University of Northern Iowa College Students
1 PDF file (202 leaves)
-
Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes
… and a detailed section pertaining to RTS and allergies, including use of medication. Data on race performance was collected after completion of the race. Subjects were divided into the following groups, based on their self-reported history of RTS in the 6 weeks period prior to the race: no …
-
The Lived Experiences of Parenting Children with Food Allergies: A Phenomenological Study
… and frustrations. Policies related to food allergies are reviewed from the contemporary and historical perspectives, with recommendations for policy change. The lived experiences of food allergy mothers surfaced in this research provides insights into the ways in which a diagnosis of a food …
-
Influence of climate changes on cross allergies: possible involvement of pollen transglutaminase
Allergies are a complex of symptoms derived from altered IgE-mediated reactions of the immune system towards substances known as allergens. Allergic sensibilization can be of food or respiratory origin and, in particular, apple and hazelnut allergens have been identified in pollens or fruits. …
-
The Intradermal Skin Test in the Horse: Value as a Diagnostic Modality in Equine Allergies
Recent studies have provided conflicting results in regards to equine intradermal skin testing and its use in defining causative antigens in IgE mediated diseases such as equine recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). This study was divided into two experiments. In the first experiment of this study, …
-
IMPROVEMENT OF METAGENOMIC TECHNIQUES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF CANDIDATE PHYLA RADIATION IN FOOD ALLERGIES
Food allergies are local or systemic reactions that occur after the ingestion of normally innocuous food antigens (allergens) and can be triggered by various factors. The oral microbiota plays a critical role in the development of immune tolerance and is one of the factors involved. During my PhD I …
-
Examining psychological distress in parents of children with food allergies and asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic
… pandemic in parents of children with food allergies and asthma compared to parents of healthy children, examined associations between disease-specific measures and broad measures of anxiety, and explored moderating variables impacting the relationship between COVID-19-related stressors and …
-
An exploration of raising a child in New Zealand with severe allergies and the potential for an anaphylactic reaction
… and national research concludes that allergies within children are increasing, as is the severity of the allergic response (Allergy New Zealand, 2012b; Lauritzen, 2004). Some research suggests a sevenfold increase in allergy diagnosis within the past ten years however as both severe …
-
Vaikų autizmo, alergijų ir elgesio modelių sąveikos tyrimas /
… environmental, and immunological factors, with allergies emerging as a potential contributing component. This study mostly focuses on the behavioural patterns of children with ASD: examining the relationship between allergies and different behavioural models. In the study, conducted through …
-
The Importance of Breastfeeding for the Health of Children up to 3 Years of Age Born in Families at High Risk for Allergies // Значение на кърменето за здравето на деца до 3 години от семейства с висок риск за алергия
… feeding are also examined on the appearance of allergies and acute morbidity. ND is studied by applying the DP-3 methodology while controlling for the factors: smoking of parents, number of family members and siblings. Breastfed babies have been found to have a healthier growth rate and have …
-
The effect of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) on the accidental food allergen ingestion rate in adults with self-reported food allergies
… ingestion rate in adults with self-reported food allergies.</p> <p>Background: The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) recently required bolded allergens or “contains” statements on food product labels. Very few U.S. studies have looked at the accidental food allergen …
-
Food Allergy Risk Mitigation in Texas Independent School Districts
… care and education programs are affected by food allergies. Allergic reactions can be life threatening, with resultant far reaching impact on not only the children but also their families and the educational programs they attend. Data provided by the CDC demonstrate prevalence of food allergy …
-
Respiratory health of the endurance athlete : prevalence of respiratory related conditions/illnesses in endurance athletes
… respiratory tract symptoms, asthma, and allergies in the pre-race period has not been well studied in endurance athletes. Objective: The main aims of this dissertation were 1) to review the existing literature focussing on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, possible aetiology and management …
-
Climate Change And Ragweed Allergy Risk Assessment: A Study Of The Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area
… </p> <p>To examine the prevalence of ragweed allergies in the study region, a survey was conducted on students attending the University of North Dakota. According to the survey, 24% of the population sampled was allergic to ragweed. The ragweed-allergic respondents experienced all of the …
-
Dietary and environmental factors associated with symptoms or diagnosis of asthma in Cape Town school children : findings from the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) phase three study
… multi centre International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood Phase 3 (ISAAC 3) offered an opportunity to investigate the relationship between environmental or dietary risk factors and asthma symptoms or diagnosis.
-
Translation Of The Cdc Food Allergy Guidelines Using The Knowledge To Action Framework
<p>Managing food allergies in schools has become a critical strategy for ensuring the health and safety of students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (CDC, 2013) provides schools …
-
An analysis of sociodemographic, dietary and environmental determinants of allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema symptoms among adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa : findings from the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC)
… analyses of International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) data in developing countries have suggested an increase over time in 12-month prevalence of rhinitis and eczema symptoms amongst adolescents. The objective of this study is to measure the sociodemographic, dietary and …
-
The relationship between immunization and food allergy and sensitisation in South African children
Abstract The prevalence of food allergies is higher in children compared to adults and it is increasing. The factors that influence food allergies in children are not clear. In light of the hygiene hypothesis, vaccinations may contribute towards to a predominant allergen specific response or …
-
The influence of socio-economic status on the prevalence of food sensitisation and food allergy in children 12 to 36 months in urban Cape Town, South Africa
Background: Globally, food allergies (FAs) have become a public health concern with research suggesting a rising prevalence. FAs affect both the individual and their family advocating for a need to understand the extent of the problem. Allergies have increasingly been recognised as diseases of …
Page 1 of 7