According to KRQE.com, a New Mexico news outlet, people in Albuquerque are beginning to feel the effects of spring allergies, as pines, conifers and junipers have already begun to pollinate. Read More »
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Winter has been hard for asthma sufferers in Richmond, Virginia
According to ABC 8 News, a Virginia news outlet, Richmond is the asthma capital of the country. Read More »
Erratic weather causes spring allergy season to start early in Georgia
According to WJBF.com, an Augusta news outlet, the pollen count skyrocketed from one to 224 over the past few weeks, causing people in the Augusta area to begin suffering the effects of spring allergies earlier in the year than usual. Read More »
Are some asthma patients overmedicated?
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about how important it is for asthma sufferers to get the treatment they need — but is it possible that these individuals could be overmedicated? Read More »
Winter is especially hard on people who suffer from asthma
According to WWLP 22News, a Massachusetts news outlet, the winter weather can be especially difficult on people who suffer from asthma. Read More »
Over-the-counter medications may not be strong enough for some allergy sufferers
While many people take over-the-counter medications in an effort to treat their allergies, in some cases they may need something a bit stronger that they can only get from a doctor. Read More »
Chemicals in black currants may alleviate asthma symptoms
Researchers in New Zealand recently found that natural chemicals found in black currants could help alleviate asthma symptoms. Read More »
Olympic skier withdraws from final race due to allergies
Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal recently announced that he would withdraw from his final race at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, reports The Associated Press, and his reason why certainly caught people by surprise. Read More »
Could you be allergic to alcohol?
If you find yourself dealing with particularly severe or bizarre reactions after you’ve consumed alcohol, there may be a chance that you’re allergic to the ingredients in whatever it is you’ve been drinking. Read More »
Study: Prenatal vitamin A deficiency may lead to childhood asthma
A recent study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) reveals that there may be a link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal asthma. Read More »