leukotrienes

When an allergen binds between two IgE antibodies, it induces degranulation of a mast cell/basophil, which leads to the rapid release of histamine and the more gradual release of other mediators such as leukotrienes and cytokines.

Archive 2006-03-01 Steve Carper 2006

When an allergen binds between two IgE antibodies, it induces degranulation of a mast cell/basophil, which leads to the rapid release of histamine and the more gradual release of other mediators such as leukotrienes and cytokines.

The Different Types of Dairy Allergy Steve Carper 2006

Prescription antihistamines or a medication that inhibits leukotrienes are options too, says James Li, chief of allergy at Mayo Clinic.

Allergy sufferers journey into the season of symptoms 2010

At appropriate doses, the drug lessens the formation of both prostaglandin and thromboxane-A but not the leukotrienes.

Aspirin: effects, poisoning 2010

Sales pieces from Scholastic and Merck (who makes Singulair) called, "Health Ed 101 -- Learn to Prevent Asthma Symptoms," told parents, "When your child breathes in an asthma trigger, such as pollen from trees or weeds, the body releases leukotrienes (loo-ko-TRY-eens)" and that Singulair blocks the loo-ko-TRY-eens.

Martha Rosenberg: Are You Taking These Asthma Drugs? Martha Rosenberg 2011

Leukotriene inhibitors: These block the production of leukotrienes, a substance that causes the inflammatory process that occurs when the body has an allergic reaction.

Docs: Early treatment combats allergies best 2011

Sales pieces from Scholastic and Merck (who makes Singulair) called, "Health Ed 101 -- Learn to Prevent Asthma Symptoms," told parents, "When your child breathes in an asthma trigger, such as pollen from trees or weeds, the body releases leukotrienes (loo-ko-TRY-eens)" and that Singulair blocks the loo-ko-TRY-eens.

Martha Rosenberg: Are You Taking These Asthma Drugs? Martha Rosenberg 2011

Leukotriene inhibitors: These block the production of leukotrienes, a substance that causes the inflammatory process that occurs when the body has an allergic reaction.

Docs: Early treatment combats allergies best 2011

Sales pieces from Scholastic and Merck (who makes Singulair) called, "Health Ed 101 -- Learn to Prevent Asthma Symptoms," told parents, "When your child breathes in an asthma trigger, such as pollen from trees or weeds, the body releases leukotrienes (loo-ko-TRY-eens)" and that Singulair blocks the loo-ko-TRY-eens.

Martha Rosenberg: Are You Taking These Asthma Drugs? Martha Rosenberg 2011

These drugs can trigger the production of leukotrienes, a naturally occurring chemical substance that promotes an inflammatory response in the lungs.

Acetaminophen May Double Asthma Risk In Kids 2010