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…
Suggestions for Gardening with Allergies As people start to work on their lawns and gardens, short and long-term precautions should be taken to control allergy symptoms. Asthma affects more than 20 million people in the United States. While asthma has…
Don't let allergies and asthma limit you in your daily activities Have you seen the movie Hitch with Will Smith and Kevin James? I think it was written by someone with allergies and asthma! First, consider that one of the…
One in five Americans suffer from allergies. 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…
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.…