In a recent study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Munich, scientists showed the correlation between uses of everyday products like cleaning supplies and flour as leading causes for occupational asthma. Read More »
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Smoking fathers potential risk factor for their children?
Recent studies indicate that fathers who smoke before conception could be a factor in the development of asthma in their offspring. Read More »
Many students are in danger of allergy and asthma attacks at school
A new study, which focused on Chicago-based school systems, found that most children with asthma or food allergies did not have a health management form on file. Read More »
Researchers have found animal skins could reduce allergy symptoms
While it has long been rumored that living with pets as a child can increase your immunity to allergies and asthma symptoms, researchers have recently discovered that being exposed to animal skins has similar effects. Read More »
Childhood obesity contributing to asthma symptoms?
Some professionals argue that obesity is in fact causing heightened asthma symptoms. Read More »
Antibiotic pesticides could a new threat to allergy sufferers
According to a new study, food allergy sufferers could be triggered by the antibiotics that are used to keep pests away from fruits and vegetables while they grow and when they are stored. Read More »
5 ways to reduce the impact of allergens
Here are a few ways to reduce the impact that allergens have on you in your home. Read More »
Ragweed season threatens kids heading back to school
When sending your kids back to school this year, make sure they have the products they need to fight off difficult allergy symptoms. Read More »
Inner-city kids have higher rate of allergies than others
New evidence from researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland indicates that children in the inner city also have higher rates of food allergies. Read More »
FDA warns asthmatics of new COPD medication
The FDA is responsible for releasing warnings for consumers regarding existing products, ingredients and potential side effects. Read More »