a dust allergy

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• allergy — ☆ allergy [al′ər jē ] n. pl. allergies [Ger allergie < Gr allos, other (see ELSE) + ergeia, as in energeia (see ENERGY)] 1. a hypersensitivity to a specific substance (such as a food, pollen, dust, etc.) or condition (as heat or cold) which in …   English World dictionary

• Dust cell — A dust cell (or alveolar macrophage) is a type of macrophage found in the pulmonary alveolus, near the pneumocytes, but separated from the wall.Activity of the dust cells is relatively high, because they are located at one of the major boundaries …   Wikipedia

• Dust — For other uses, see Dust (disambiguation). A dust storm blankets Texas homes, in 1935. Dust consists of particles in the atmosphere that arise from various sources such as soil dust lifted up by wind (an Aeolian process), volcanic eruptions, and… …   Wikipedia

• allergy — 01. My brother has a lot of food [allergies], so he really has to watch what he eats. 02. Some people who are [allergic] to peanuts can die after eating something that has only minute quantities of peanuts in it. 03. I find it really hard to get… …   Grammatical examples in English

• allergy —   n. Medicine, abnormal sensitivity towards a substance or germ, due to prior inoculation with that substance or germ; anaphylaxis; abnormal sensitivity to e. g. pollen, dust, etc.    ♦ allergic, a …   Dictionary of difficult words

• allergy — n. (pl. ies) 1 Med. a condition of reacting adversely to certain substances, esp. particular foods, pollen, fur, or dust. 2 colloq. an antipathy. Derivatives: allergist n. Etymology: G Allergie, after Energie ENERGY, f. Gk allos other …   Useful english dictionary

• House dust mite — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum …   Wikipedia

• Occupational hazards associated with exposure to human nail dust — The use of podiatry drills, in the absence of engineering controls and personal protective equipment, is an occupational hazard to the healthcare provider. Nail dust collected during foot care procedures performed in office settings has been… …   Wikipedia

• Cat allergy — in humans is an allergic reaction to cat glycoprotein Fel d 1 secreted by the cat s sebaceous glands. Fel d 1 is mostly found in the cat s skin and saliva. An allergic reaction is a histamine reaction that is usually characterized by coughing,… …   Wikipedia

• Oat sensitivity — represents a sensitivity to the proteins found in oats, Avena sativa. Sensitivity to oats as a result of allergy or to the seed storage proteins either inhaled or ingested. A more complex condition results to individuals who have gluten sensitive …   Wikipedia