Allergy Collection

Culture of Aspergillus nidulans fungus
Aspergillus nidulans. Laboratory petri-dish culture of the fungus Aspergillus nidulans, cause of aspergillosis and mycetoma

Eyelash mite, SEM
Eyelash mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eyelash, or follicle, mite (Demodex folliculorum), a harmless parasite which lives inside human hair follicles

Dermatophagoides sp. dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a dust mite. Dust mites are secondary to pollen as a cause for allergies and they live in bedding, soft furniture and carpets

Eyelash mite tails, SEM
Eyelash mite tails. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tails (pink) of three eyelash, or follicle, mites (Demodex folliculorum), protruding from a human hair follicle

Dust mite. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a dust mite Dermatophagoides sp. in a sample of household dust. It is crawling among hair, fibres and other dust debris

Daisy in between toes. Foot with a common daisy (Bellis perennis) in between the toes. Photographed in summer

Cat with sunglasses in hammock, funny animal photo, butterfly

A Vector of Skin Urticaria illustration

Sick woman working on laptop at home, covering nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing in paper tissue, ill freelance woman with cold working Sick woman working on laptop at home

1950S 1960S Bald Man Sneezing Cold Flu Sick Sickness Handkerchief To Nose Sneeze Allergy Allergies Men Illness

On Palm Sunday in front of the Church of Our Lady in Munich, Germany, market woman selling bouquets of palm catkins, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

Portrait of a woman with a face shield

Colourful spring bouquet, flowering cherry branches, willow catkins and birch blossoms as a decorative arrangement, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Skin diseases, 19th Century health guide illustration

Asthma
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Chloroform inhaler invented in England ca 1858, engraving
DGA1257564 Chloroform inhaler invented in England ca 1858, engraving; (add.info.: Chloroform inhaler invented in England ca 1858, engraving)

NHS prescription for peak air flow meter and asthma pump over prescribed use of drugs not really asthmatic remedy for breathing

Woman sneezing in front of blooming cherry tree in spring allergy concept, selective focus

Woman sneezing in front of blooming cherry tree in spring allergy concept, selective focus

Baby has an allergic reaction to the face, Skin rashes in babies concept

Can I Have This With Oat Milk
Uma Gokhale

Man Sneezing
(Original Caption) If you had any reason to be chewing a mouthful of bran, and if someone were to slap you on the back while you were doing it, you'd expect something like this to happen

Electron Microscopic Image of Pollen Grains
A stylised scanning electron microscopic image of pollen grains

Wasp sting reaction. Swollen hand of a 43 year old man next to his other unaffected hand. The swelling and inflammation is caused by an allergic reaction to a wasp sting

Frolicking Putti (oil on canvas)
827480 Frolicking Putti (oil on canvas) by Eybl, Franz (1806-80); 95.8x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frolicking Putti. Franz Lefler (1831-1898). Oil on canvas

Among the daffodils
Dog among the daffodil flowers on a sunny evening. Ales Krivec

Allergy testing
State Enrolled Nurse Anna Glendinning prepares a skin patch test to determine causes of allergies. Date: circa 1980

Man with a Cold
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Man Coughing
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Eyelash mite tail, SEM
Eyelash mite tail. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tail (centre) of an eyelash, or follicle, mite (Demodex folliculorum) protruding from a dissected human hair follicle

Follicle mite heads (SEM) C013 / 5120
Follicle mite heads (Demodex folliculorum), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of follicle or eyelash mites protruding from a dissected human hair follicle

Allergy Ridden By S.Drowne York Races York Racecorse, York, England 21 August 2003 Date: 21 August 2003

Acariformes, Acarina, Allergy, Animalia, Arachnida, Colour Background, Colour Image
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Microscopic visualization of a dust mite

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys chartarum, a black mold

Woman holding handkerchief about to sneeze, (B&W), close-up

Allergens in trachea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the trachea (windpipe) with a number of pollen grains (yellow) attached

Fungal spores, SEM
Fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fungal spores on a fruiting body of an Aspergillus sp. fungus. The name for such a fruiting body is a conidiophore

Jesse Lazear, (1866-1900), 1920s
Dr Jesse Lazear, belonged to the american commission and researched the yellow fever Finlay. He was stung by an infected mosquito in September 1900 and died the the following day

Digital illustration of pollinating flora causing allergy-related problems

Illustration of tabby cat

Illustration of inflamed bronchi causing breathing difficulties in childhood

Illustration of House Dust Mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus)

Digital cross section illustration of human lung with pollen allergens in trachea and bronchioles ca

Cross section biomedical illustration of antibodies binding to mast cell after exposure to allergens

Cross section biomedical illustration of mast cell releasing histamine due to reaction with allergens

Vintage World War II poster of a soldier coughing on another soldiers food. It reads, Cover Coughs Cover Sneezes, Never give a germ a break!

Microscopic visualization of grass pollen grains

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys. Stachybotrys is a genus of molds, hyphomycetes or asexually reproducing, filamentous fungi

Surrounding tissue becomes inflamed causing several systemic effects, such as vasodilation, mucous secretion, nerve stimulation and smooth muscle contraction

Antihistamine in histamine receptors blocking the allergic reaction

A person receiving a skin prick allergy test
A person receiving a skin prick test (SPT). An SPT is performed by using a needle to place a tiny amount of liquid allergen just under the skin of the forearm

Microscopic view of birch tree pollen. Birch tree pollen is considered to be an important allergenic tree pollen

Mast cell releasing histamine due to allergic reaction

Cocks Foot or Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata), Germany, Europe

Man sneezing in studio, (B&W)

Woman holding tissue, sneezing (B&W)

Model of pine pollen

Model of ragweed pollen

Yellow pepper, stuffed with mixture of courgettes and grains, salad garnish in front

Pony with equine allergy wearing Sweet Itch blanket

SEM of a dust mite
Dust mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dust mite (Dermatophagoides sp. )

Eyelash mite, SEM Z445 / 0308
Eyelash mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eyelash, or follicle, mite (Demodex folliculorum), a harmless parasite which lives inside human hair follicles

Dust mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the house dust mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus on woven household fabric. This mite has eight legs, with the head at lower left

Coloured SEM of a dust mite, Dermatophagoides sp
Dust mite. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a dust mite Dermatophagoides sp. in a sample of household dust. It is crawling among hair, fibres and other dust debris

Young woman sneezing F008 / 2835
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Young woman sneezing F008 / 2834
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Coloured SEM of household dust (allergens)
Household dust. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of a sample of household dust. Dust contains an assortment of substances which can cause asthma or other allergic reactions

Teenage girl sneezing F008 / 2847
MODEL RELEASED. Teenage girl sneezing

Young woman sneezing F008 / 2832
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Teenage girl sneezing F008 / 2852
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Eosinophil white blood cell, TEM C014 / 1438
Eosinophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an eosinophil. Eosinophils, like all white blood cells, are part of the bodys immune system

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2419
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2420
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2418
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Eosinophil white blood cell, TEM C014 / 1437
Eosinophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an eosinophil. Eosinophils, like all white blood cells, are part of the bodys immune system

Eosinophil white blood cell, TEM C014 / 1439
Eosinophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an eosinophil. Eosinophils, like all white blood cells, are part of the bodys immune system

Healthy and constricted trachea, artwork
Healthy and constricted trachea. Computer artwork of a cross-section through a healthy (left) and a constricted (right) trachea (windpipe)

Basophil white blood cell, TEM
Basophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of section through a circulating basophil cell. Basophils are the smallest and least common of the white blood cells

Healthy and constricted bronchi, artwork
Healthy and constricted bronchi. Computer artwork of a cross-section through a healthy (left) and a constricted (right) lung airway (bronchus)

Hazel pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0308
Hazel pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hazel pollen is distributed by the wind from catkins

Conjunctivitis C014 / 1341
MODEL RELEASED. Conjunctivitis. Woman with an inflamed left eye (upper right) due to conjunctivitis. This is the inflammation of the membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the eye

Birch pollen allergen molecule C013 / 8889
Birch pollen allergen molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a Bet v 1L molecule. This molecule is responsible for allergic reactions to pollen from birch (Betula sp.) trees

Nasal decongestant C013 / 6051
MODEL RELEASED. Nasal decongestant being used by a young woman. Nasal sprays are useful for the relief of nasal congestion

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Allergy, a word that encompasses a world of microscopic wonders and discomfort. In the depths of our surroundings, lies the culture of Aspergillus nidulans fungus, an invisible enemy triggering allergic reactions in unsuspecting individuals. Underneath our very eyelashes, dwell tiny creatures known as eyelash mites, their presence revealed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Their tails captured in intricate detail by SEM remind us of the hidden inhabitants sharing our bodies. But it's not just these minuscule beings that cause havoc; dust mites lurk within our homes, triggering sneezes and watery eyes. Even nature itself can be a culprit - who would have thought that something as innocent as daisies could provoke allergies when nestled between toes? Electron microscopic images reveal another source of distress: pollen grains floating through the air with ease. These seemingly harmless particles become tormentors for those susceptible to allergies. Amidst this battle against allergens, we find solace in art depicting frolicking putti on canvas or amidst daffodils. But even then, allergy testing becomes necessary to identify triggers and seek relief from symptoms. Inevitably, there are moments when we succumb to illness - a man with a cold or another coughing uncontrollably reminds us how easily allergies can escalate into more severe conditions. Reflecting on history brings forth Jesse Lazear's name – his dedication and sacrifice during the 1920s paved the way for advancements in understanding infectious diseases like yellow fever but also reminded us of how interconnected health issues can be. So let us navigate this intricate world where unseen organisms wreak havoc while finding beauty among daffodils and seeking answers through allergy testing. Together we strive for better understanding and relief from this complex web called allergy.