What do 36 million Americans have in common with actresses Kate Winslet and Debra Messing and troubled pop star Britney Spears? If you guessed seasonal allergies, you’re right!  read more »

If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, you don’t necessarily have to give up cake and pizza. Your cake and pizza just have to be made without gluten. You can bake or purchase gluten-free breads, muffins, and piecrusts.  read more »

For the third time in five years, Knoxville, Tenn., is ranked the #1 Asthma Capital™ – the most challenging place to live with asthma in the U.S. – by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).  read more »

Smoking bans really do boost respiratory health, according to recent research.

Ever notice that when you’re in a smoke-free restaurant, you breathe better than when cigarette fumes are drifting past your face?  read more »

The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) has updated the guidelines that doctors should use for diagnosing and managing asthma. Asthma control gets the spotlight, with new approaches for good monitoring techniques.  read more »

Today’s portable, hand-held inhalers can effectively deliver a variety of medications to relieve asthma symptoms. The following information will guarantee that a full dose of medication actually reaches your lungs  read more »

You had your ears pierced a few months ago. And, you’ve just bought a new pair of earrings—finally, an alternative to the ones you’ve been wearing ever since the piercing! But now your ears are red and very itchy. What’s up?  read more »

Finding the perfect gift for a loved one with asthma or allergies just got a little easier this year. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is helping shoppers all over the U.S. with a creative program to certify a variety of household products as “asthma friendly.”  read more »

In some people—but not all—asthma is associated with allergy. And while some individuals outgrow asthma, others acquire it later in life. These diverse patterns make some experts think that asthma should be viewed not as a single entity but rather as a group of similar conditions with one common factor.  read more »

During the winter months, almost one third of people age 65 and older come down with an acute respiratory infection. Many of those infections are caused by the influenza virus.  read more »

It’s not called “common” for nothing/ most adults get 2 to 4 colds a year, while children may get 8 to 10. Although colds aren’t life-threatening, they can sometimes make you feel so miserable that you think they do present such a danger.  read more »

More than 60 million Americans live with asthma or allergies. Every year children miss more than 16 million school days due to asthma and allergies, and adults miss millions of hours of work.  read more »

Most people suffer from allergies just in the spring or in the fall. But some unfortunate folks are bothered all year. They may well be allergic to mold.  read more »

You know the feeling: a drippy nose and some coughs and sneezes that bring about a painful blockage in a sinus cavity, headaches, excessive mucus, and difficulty breathing. It’s nasal and sinus congestion.

Talk to anyone and you’ll find that they have had congestion many times. In fact, millions of people have chronic congestion, making it one of the most common respiratory symptoms. So the question is, What is congestion and what can you do about it?  read more »

Experiencing a side effect upon taking an antibiotic may lead some people to believe they’re having an allergic reaction. A doctor will have to figure out what’s what.  read more »