Although medications are given to help people, nearly all can have side effects. About 5% to 10% of adverse reactions to commonly used medications are allergic, which means that a person's immune system overreacts to the drug and causes an…
Who Should Be Vaccinated? Annual vaccination against Influenza is recommended for all people age 6 mos and older who do not have a contraindication to the vaccine. Important Points for Healthcare Providers Vaccination should begin as soon as vaccine becomes…
Could you have asthma? Find out what you can do to prevent asthma from interrupting your life The ongoing cough you can't get rid of could be a signal that you have asthma, according to the American Academy of Allergy,…
What can you do to lessen symptoms? Itchy, red and dry. These three words best describes the rash that is known as eczema. It is a common problem in Utah. It can occur in infants, children, and adults. The cause…
Work-outs leaving you winded? It may be something more. Is this New Year starting as others -with New Year's resolutions? One of the more common goals made is to exercise more. What is your preference? P90X? Pilates? Or are you…
Here's a new checklist to help you help school staff be prepared for this school year How would you feel if children were allowed to bring half-loaded guns to school? As more than 2.2 million children with food allergies…
Camping There's nothing like gooey s'mores around the campfire or canoeing with friends. Before heading outdoors for your camping trip, here are some tips to avoid triggers lurking outdoors and in the wilderness. Air out equipment before you leave,…
Many feel that asthma is just a disease of children or young adults. However, as more of the 78 million boomers enter their 60’s, mortality rates and other health issues increase, especially for those with asthma. According to a study…
Do you have difficulty or pain swallowing food? Does food get stuck in your throat? Do you have frequent heartburn? Does your child regularly complain of abdominal pain or experience vomiting, trouble eating, or difficulty gaining weight? Do they refuse…
Allergic Asthma vs. Non-Allergic Asthma Seasonal allergic rhinitis, spring allergies, is one of the most common allergic conditions in the United States, affecting 35.9 million people. This condition is responsible for approximately 16.7 million office visits to health care…