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.
Read moreHigh pollen count impacts asthma sufferers
An abnormally high pollen count in many parts of the United States this spring could mean worse symptoms for individuals who suffer from asthma.
Read moreHealth organizations announce new educational asthma website
On January 24, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Teva Respiratory published a press release announcing the launch of their new website, Get Smart About Asthma, a comprehensive online resource that examines the underlying causes of the chronic respiratory disease.
Read morePennsylvania medical center puts on annual Asthma Ski Day
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC), based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, recently put on its 30th annual Asthma Ski Day at Snö Mountain, giving asthma sufferers up to age 18 the opportunity to strap on some skis and spend the day outside with others who are afflicted by this chronic respiratory disease.
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