Nine tips to keep allergies at bay this holiday season With the holiday season just around the corner, millions of Americans are preparing to gather for feasts, decorate their homes and travel to visit relatives. However, for food allergy and…
A New Year’s resolution to get in shape is good news for your health. But if you have allergies or asthma, the hidden triggers at the gym may be bad for your condition. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
Diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma is a specialized area of medicine that is usually treated by a physician that is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. These physicians are referred to as “allergists.” Reviews of…
If your child has allergies or asthma, here are some tips that can help: Tour the school to identify potential asthma/allergy triggers in the classrooms. Ask staff about school policies regarding foods brought into the classroom and animals in school…
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder. This inflammation causes the airway swelling and narrowing which leads to airway constriction. The symptoms of asthma—wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing are due to this constriction. Airway constriction can be measured…