An 11-year-old Texas boy recently died from an asthma attack, serving as a reminder of how important it is for people of all ages to properly address this potentially dangerous yet highly treatable chronic respiratory disease. Read More »
Archive for April, 2014
3 spots inside your house that are rife with allergens
There has been a lot of talk about seasonal allergies lately, but there are also some key spots inside your home that could be triggering symptoms. Read More »
Keep allergy symptoms at a minimum while gardening
If you’re an avid gardener, it’s important to be proactive so that you can keep your allergy symptoms to a minimum during and after your time outside. Read More »
Study reveals link between asthma and bone loss
Researchers examined 7,000 adults in South Korea and discovered that those who suffered from asthma were more likely to have a notably lower bone density in their spine than their non-asthmatic counterparts. Read More »
A long winter could mean worse seasonal allergies
Experts say that the effects of the freezing weather and the lingering signs of winter may lead to a worse-than-usual spring allergy season. Read More »
One in four asthma patients at Denver hospital were misdiagnosed
New studies suggest that there are many instances in which individuals are misdiagnosed asthma. Read More »
3 surprising spring allergy triggers
A recent Health.com article focuses on some unexpected allergy triggers to be wary of as you combat hay fever. Read More »
Is there a link between allergies and stress?
A recent study published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology suggests that there is an association between stress and allergy flare-ups. Read More »
Delayed spring and high pollen counts create ‘perfect storm’ of allergens
Experts are saying that the delay in spring weather may end up having a negative effect on the millions of people who suffer from allergic asthma. Read More »
Exercise tips for allergic asthma sufferers
There are steps people can take to ensure that they don’t experience asthma symptoms during their workout. Read More »