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Make sure allergies don't impede on your child's summer camp experience.
How to protect your child from allergies and asthma while he’s at summer camp

It’s almost time send little ones off to summer camp for another season of warm-weather fun outdoors. It’s a time where memories will be made, friendships forged and life lessons learned. It’s also one the most vulnerable times for your child who suffers from allergies and asthma.

Unlike pollen, Mold is around year-round. These tips can help keep you mold allergies at bay.
How to deal with mold

Unlike pollen allergies where you have specific “danger” times during the year, mold allergies can attack in any season.

Taking some pre-emptive action can help you have allergy free nights
Sleep without allergies

Although it’s usually the bit of advice given to you when you start feeling sick, “get some rest”  might be a lot easier said than done. It’s hard to close puffy eyes and try to ignore your own wheezing and coughing.

Allergy Disease News

A recent study suggests that being born in the United States increases the risk of developing asthma and allergies.
Being born in the United States increases your risk of developing allergies, says study

Over the years, a large amount of research has been conducted to shed light on what causes people to have allergies, and new research conducted at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City suggests that one factor that may be to blame is being born in this country.

A new study from the CDC reveals that food and skin allergies are on the rise among children in the United States.
CDC: Skin and food allergies on the rise among U.S. children

“Allergies are not a joke, it is very frightening for families impacted by it – they do not want it to control their lives, but it does,” said Dr. Sakina Bajowala, an allergy specialist in Chicago, according to NBC News.

A new study suggests that a parent's saliva on an infant's pacifier could reduce the baby's risk of developing asthma or allergies.
Sucking on your baby’s pacifier may reduce risk of asthma and allergies, says study

According to a new study published in the May 6 issue of the peer-reviewed medical journal Pediatrics, parents may be able to decrease the likelihood of their kids getting asthma or eczema if they suck on the pacifiers that their children use when they are infants.

Allergy Product News

Scientists say there is a link between exposure to cockroaches and asthma.
Experts examine the link between cockroaches and childhood asthma

For some time now, medical experts have noticed that there is a link between asthma and individuals who live in poor neighborhoods, and a study published in the Journal of Asthma in 2012 has helped them better understand that connection.

There are many medications that can help ease the symptoms of allergies, but it's important to remember to take them regularly.
3 tips for remembering to take your allergy medicine

If you find yourself forgetting about your allergy medicine on a regular basis, you may want to consider following these tips.

A recent study reveals that pain relievers such as Tylenol and Advil do not cause asthma.
Tylenol and Advil don’t cause asthma in children, says study

In recent years, research has suggested that their may be a link between asthma and common pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, meaning that many parents have refrained from giving these medications to their children.

Allergy Relief News

For people who suffer from allergies to cats and dogs, there are alternative pets, such as pigs, that won't aggravate your symptoms.
Allergic to cats and dogs, but still want a pet? Consider getting a pig

People with pet dander allergies can coexist with their cats and dogs as long as they’re using the proper products to treat their symptoms. But for those of you interested in a different kind of pet, a pig is a hypoallergenic companion you can consider bringing into your home.

New drugs could be on the way for allergy sufferers.
New allergy medication on the way, reports say

Cytovance Biologics and Fountain BioPharma Inc. recently announced that they will be teaming up to develop a new antibody-based pharmaceutical to treat allergies.

Botox could be the next big allergy breakthrough.
Could Botox be the cure for your seasonal allergy symptoms?

While you may be more familiar with Botox as a cosmetic injection to remove wrinkles, the pharmaceutical was initially developed to treat eye tremors.

Seasonal Allergy News

A whole house air purifier like this HONEYWELL F200E1003 can keep your home allergen free this summer and all year round. Available at Allergy Be Gone.
Enjoy an allergy-free summer

Having to deal with already uncomfortable allergy symptoms while melting in the early summer heat can be maddening.

Medications that treat pollen allergy symptoms may leave people feeling drowsy, so the FDA encourages individuals to exercise caution when operating vehicles.
FDA urges people to be cautious of allergy medication side effects

Antihistamines may leave individuals feeling drowsy and unfocused, which can be dangerous if the people taking them don’t carefully read the labels and follow all associated instructions.

If you suffer from pollen allergy symptoms, there are some apps you can download to your phone to help you prevent and treat unpleasant reactions.
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? These mobile apps may be able to help

When trying to combat pollen allergy symptoms, it’s important to be proactive about preventing and treating the reactions you may have. Fortunately, there are apps you can download on your mobile phone that can help make this easier for you.

Allergy Infographics

Seasonal allergies can even affect the romantic lives of some people.
Two in five men have encountered romantic problems because of seasonal allergies

A new study released today deals with the impact that seasonal allergies have on the lives of those who suffer from them.

Infographic: Allergy myths dispelled

It's almost time send little ones off to summer camp for another season of warm-weather fun outdoors. It's a time where memories will be made, friendships forged and life lessons learned. It's also one the most vulnerable times for your child who suffers from allergies or asthma. When your child is at camp, you can't control their [...]

Infographic: What’s In A Sneeze?

It's almost time send little ones off to summer camp for another season of warm-weather fun outdoors. It's a time where memories will be made, friendships forged and life lessons learned. It's also one the most vulnerable times for your child who suffers from allergies or asthma. When your child is at camp, you can't control their [...]