In an October 2 press release, Adiga Life Sciences announced that it had recently found new treatments for two of the most common types of allergies: grass pollen and dust mite. Read More »
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How to protect yourself from allergens while vacuuming
According to Daily Mail, a recent study found that “running a vacuum over dusty carpets and furniture picks up […] potentially deadly bugs and mold particles, spraying them into the air like an ‘aerosol.'” Read More »
Seasonal allergies may lead to weight gain
When when people allow their allergies to get out of control, they may put themselves at risk of gaining weight and thus becoming even unhealthier. Read More »
Be careful when mixing cold and allergy medications
Many of the medications used to treat seasonal allergies contain the same active ingredients found in formulas that help combat the common cold, which can lead to accidental overdoses. Read More »
People who live on farms may have less severe environmental allergy symptoms
Did you know that living on a farm may have a positive effect on your environmental allergy symptoms? Read More »
AAFA: Richmond, Virginia, is the worst city for asthma patients
The AAFA published a list that examines the most challenging parts of the United States to live in if you suffer from asthma. Read More »
Study: 25 percent of asthma patients at National Jewish Health were misdiagnosed
According to Medical Xpress, an online health resource, National Jewish Health determined that 25 percent of of the patients it treated from 2005 through 2008 didn’t have asthma, while 70 percent had other untreated and undiagnosed conditions in addition to the chronic respiratory disease. Read More »
Wearing sunglasses may help with seasonal allergies
According to Men’s Health News, researchers in Turkey recently determined that wearing sunglasses outside during daylight had a positive effect on allergy patients. Read More »
Examining the two most common types of allergy tests
In this post, we’ll examine the two most common types of allergy tests. Read More »
Researchers identify gene linked to asthma symptoms
Researchers from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently announced that they have discovered a link between ORMDL3, a gene that affects an individual’s susceptibility to asthma, and the airway inflammation that people who have the disease often experience during an attack. Read More »
