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How to Avoid Exercise Induced Asthma Attacks
Quite a curious case of the condition, exercise induced asthma is triggered by exercise or any kind of strenuous activity. Some patients find this condition kind of baffling, as exercise is well known for its health effects and help in maintaining the well being of the body.
Exercise and Asthma - Exercise-Induced Asthmatic
Exercising helps people keep a healthy and desirable body weight and figure, boost and strengthen the immune system as well as strengthen and tone the muscles of the body.Most people who exercise and go to the gym expect nothing but good health benefits whenever they go to the gym, right?Well, in th
Mint Allergies
Allergies are on the rise. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network reports that food allergies among children have risen about 20 percent between 1997 and 2007. If you notice a strange reaction to consumption of or contact with mint, you could be allergic.
Care Inadequate for Many Children with Asthma
An estimated two million children in the U.S. with moderate to severe asthma may not be getting the care they need, making them sicker than they need to be, according to a new study.
Stone Age Diet
The "Stone Age diet" is another potentially useful diet plan for allergy sufferers. The theory behind this diet is that our bodies are not genetically adapted to the synthetic, processed foods that constitute much of our modern eating practices. Therefore, we are unable to digest many food
Prevent Asthma
Asthma is a condition that does not have a total cure and therefore the treatment that is given is usually but a control measure.This enables a proper handling of a patients condition from getting any worse.
FDA: Some Asthma Drugs Riskier for Kids Than Adults
Children are more vulnerable than adults to rare but potentially life-threatening adverse events associated with asthma drugs known as long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), a new analysis from the FDA shows.
Bitter Taste Receptor T2r38 in URI and Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Airway epithelial cells express T2R receptors, but their role in airway physiology and human disease has only recently begun to be identified.
Generic Allergy Medicines
Learn about generic versions of allergy medicines, including both over-the-counter and prescription versions.
Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment-Credits
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerRohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and ImmunologyLast RevisedFebruary 22, 2013
Breathe Easy: Winter Asthma Advice
People with asthma need extra TLC during cold and flu season. WebMD goes to the experts for advice on staying healthy throughout the winter.
Treatment Options for Allergy-Triggered Asthma
If you're one of the millions of Americans who have allergic asthma, treatments can help you live a full and active life.
Steps to Know What Are the Symptoms of Pollen Allergies
Your nose will let you know if you have pollen allergy. Pollen is everywhere in the air and you can hardly even know if pollen is around unless you have pollen sensitivity.
Allergic Reactions to Wool Carpets and Rugs?
The natural performance of a wool fiber and it's durable qualities have protected man for over 25,000 years.Wool is actually a hypoallergenic fiber.Those who say they are allergic are most often referring to the prickle and tickle effect of an old wool sweater.Sitting or laying on wool carpets
What Does Poison Ivy Rash Look Like?
Poison ivy is a plant that most people would like to avoid. The scourge of campgrounds and summer getaways, poison ivy causes an uncomfortable and unsightly rash in most people who come into contact with it. Recognizing the plant, and the rash that it causes in people, can be difficult for those who
Your Asthma Survival Guide for Allergies
You can live a full and active life even when you have allergic asthma. Follow these tips from WebMD.
Outgrow Nut Allergies
Allergies to tree nuts such as cashews, almonds, walnuts, and pecans are sometimes outgrown, new research shows.
What Chemicals Are in Sunscreen?
Sunscreens are widely recommended when in the sun to protect against cancer and other skin damages. However, there is now evidence that suggests that the chemicals in sunscreen may do more damage to your body than the sun itself. There is also evidence suggesting these chemicals get stored in your b
Lanolin Reactions
Lanolin is an oily substance produced by glands in sheep's skin. It is extracted from the wool or fleece after shearing, refined and used in the production of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and cleaning products. Some lanolin remains in the wool that is later spun and used for textiles, such as rugs, bl