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Survey: Asthma Control Still Poor
A new survey finds little change in asthma control over the past decade, despite new and better treatments and a better understanding of the disease.
Herbs For Asthma - An Alternative Treatment
Conventional treatment uses drugs to either control these symptoms or relieve the discomfort. Natural therapy believes that asthma can never be cured by artificially prepared allopathic medicines. They advocate the use of natural herbs for asthma, prepared according to traditional ayurveda. These he
Difference Between Decongestant & Antihistamine
When searching for cold, sinus and allergy relief, understanding the differences between decongestants and antihistamines can help. Although they are similar and often combined in over-the-counter medications, decongestants and antihistamines are not the same. They work differently in the body and p
Reality Bites for Those With Food Allergies
Americans with food allergies beware. Just because a label gives you the all clear, that tasty treat may still have ingredients that can trigger problems for you.
Airlines Turn To Pulse Oximeter Technology For Vital Sign Monitoring In The Sky
Airlines play a very important role in our society as they are such a vital component of travel and transportation. Not only do they provide transportation to individuals but also for the military as well.
Pet Allergies - Symptoms of Allergic Reaction to Pets
People all over the world suffer allergic reactions to a number of different things. Be it food, grass, or animals, the symptoms are usually very similar. This is a real shame for pet lovers. It's quite unfair that they have to put up with these uncomfortable symptoms whenever they're arou
Natural Asthma Remedy - What Really Works
This article lists some natural asthma remedies and will help you in your search for one that actually works. The Bowen Technique For Asthma is probably the most effective natural asthma remedy as it aims to treat the cause of the breathing difficulty and not just the symptoms. This technique rebala
Gluten and Dairy Free at School
It's hard to imagine that feeding your family Gluten and Dairy Free could get any more difficult, but when you send your kids off to school you lose absolute control over what they eat and you need to make adjustments for that - which means more work for you. There is always a kid with a Twinki
Relief From Seasonal Allergens - 3 Best Ways To Minimize Your Exposure
Depending on the climate where you live, airborne pollen can appear as early as January and continue through the first frost in November. Here are 3 of the most effective ways to enjoy life despite in spite of it.
Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts-Credits
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - PediatricsSpecialist Medical ReviewerLora J. Stewart, MD - Allergy and ImmunologyLast RevisedMarch 14, 2013
Sickness or Food Sensitivity
How you can find out if your symptoms are caused by food sensitivities. A simple food test you can take and find out foods is causing your symptoms. It is amazing the health problems that food allergi
Avoid Scents to Prevent Allergic Reactions - The Scented Products and Chemicals You Need to Avoid
Did you know that scents can cause allergic reactions? In this article, we will discuss the products you need to avoid because its scents and chemicals can cause skin rashes, irritation, breathing problems, and other symptoms of allergies.
Pollen Survival Guide: Reducing Spring Allergies
Pollen and allergies don't mix. But you can minimize the misery of allergiees. From WebMD, here's your springtime pollen survival guide.
Springtime Tree Pollen - 7 Surprising Facts For Those Allergic to Tree Pollen
Springtime is a season filled with the lush colors of blooming trees, flowers, and green grass. And if you suffer from tree pollen allergies, you are probably all too aware of the role tree pollen plays in painting the springtime landscape. Here are 7 surprising facts about tree pollen that will hel
Don't Make These Spring Allergy and Asthma Mistakes
Allergey and asthma mistakes can lead to poor asthma control. These 5 tips will help make sure your not sneezing and wheezing this spring.
Prescription Eye Drops- Allergies
As pollen season kicks into full gear, doctors have two new types of prescription eye drops to offer patients with red, itchy eyes caused by allergies.
America's Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
Knoxville, Tenn., has garnered the No. 1 spot as the "most challenging" place to live in America for people with spring allergies, says a new ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
What is Mold Allergy?
They grow on fallen leaves, grasses and grains. Mold grows and form spores which is airborne which could spread by wind outdoor and by air indoors and just like pollen it can cause allergic disease to some people. It occurs most common from July to summer and if the fungi growing happen a lot in a p
Childhood Asthma - Know these Symptoms
The problem with asthma is that the symptoms are often very similar to bronchitis and other very common respiratory infections.Our job is parents is to determine if our sick child has one of those common flu-like illnesses or if the symptoms point to something much more serious.
Symptoms of Asthma in Older Babies
Asthma seems to be more common in developed countries and this phenomenon is still being studied and investigated by researchers around the world.Perhaps the only thing that is definite is that infants and children have greater chances of developing asthma if one or both parents have asthma or if on