Immune System Organs
Health Encyclopedia: Candida Esophagitis
Candidal esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus (the "food pipe" or muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). It is caused by the yeast Candida.
Alternative Names
Candida infection - esophagus; Yeast infection - esophagus
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Oral candida or thrush is an unusual finding in the young adult, although it is somewhat more common in the elderly. It often heralds a decrea...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Skin Cancer, Medications and Medical Conditions
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...multiple medications to prevent his/her body and immune system from rejecting the transplanted... Read more »
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s Disease- The Alzheimer’s Disease Vaccine
By Dr. Paul Solomon, PhD , Health Expert...approach is that it is possible to use the body's own immune system to fight off invading... Read more »
Nutrition for Children in Cancer Treatment
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert...hearts beat), and they serve as antibodies in our immune system defending the body from... Read more »
A Closer Look at Probiotics
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert...often perform useful functions like modulating our immune system, producing vitamins, and... Read more »
Avoiding endocarditis prophylaxis at your next dental appointment
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...bleeding and expose the circulation to bacteria. The immune system will usually destroy or... Read more »
Health Guide
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Prevention Infants and people in poor health, especially those with weakened immune systems due to HIV, organ transplants, or other conditions, should avoid contact with people with... Read more »Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
...allergies. Allergists or immunologists are internists and pediatricians, who have additional training in the immune system and special skills in evaluating and treating asthma and allergies. They... Read more »Acupuncture
...mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Stress is a common factor that packs a powerful punch on all of our immune systems. Learning to find ways to help manage our day-to–day pressures is essential... Read more »STD Symptoms
...treatment or cure now exists is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a fatal viral infection of the immune system. Major Types Diseases that can be transmitted sexually are: Acquired... Read more »Stress: The Body's Response
...important in organizing systems throughout the body (including the heart, lungs, circulation, metabolism, immune systems, and skin) to deal quickly with the bear.Release of Catecholamines. The HPA... Read more »Images
Medications
...works by slowing down your body's defense system (immune system) to prevent your body from... Read more »
...works by slowing down your body's defense system (immune system) to prevent your body from... Read more »
Related News
Immune System May Reject Stem Cells
August 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research strikes down the idea that the immune system is blind to the presence of foreign embryonic stem cells. Researchers... Read summary »
Stem Cells: Healing Chronic Skin Problem
January 19, 2007DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- While many people dread working out, Julian Smith cherishes every step he takes. "It's just really hard for... Read summary »
Help for Eye Disease
February 20, 2006BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Inflammatory eye disease is the fifth-leading cause of blindness in the United States and affects more than 2... Read summary »
Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma
July 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Something missing from our stomachs may be the reason behind the recent rise asthma cases. Researchers from New York University... Read summary »
Reversing Scleroderma
May 05, 2008BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If a disease threatened your life, but there was a 50-percent chance you would die from the treatment,... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyAllergyNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
