AllergiesAsthma
Smart approaches to spring allergies
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 »
The gluten-free chef
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 »
Knoxville is #1 asthma capital again
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 »
What the new national asthma guidelines mean for you
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 »
How to get the most from your asthma inhaler
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 »
Are you allergic to your jewelry?
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 »
Giving the gift of good health just got easier
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 »
Mold allergy
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 »
Asthma’s x-factor
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 »
For older people, flu shots should be annual
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 »
