Currently, most therapies for allergic diseases require lifelong treatment. Allergic reactions, characterized by ongoing (type 2) inflammation in response to chronic antigen exposure, underlie many chronic diseases in humans, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, ulcerative colitis and more.
Patient aggression causes lasting harm to medical receptionists
University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm.