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  • A hand is turning a car key in the ignition of a vehicle, with a close-up view of the steering wheel and dashboard.

    Going Somewhere? Don’t Let Asthma, Allergies Spoil Your Trip

    Car travel provides greater control over your environment than other types of transportation — a plus for those with asthma or allergies.

  • A group of five friends walking outdoors, smiling and casually dressed. Two men and two women have their arms around each other, while one woman covers her face playfully. They are on a paved path with grassy areas and trees in the background.

    Going to College With Food and Latex Allergies

    Allergy & Asthma Network offers the tips on preparing for college life with life-threatening allergies.

  • A variety of bright orange sunscreen bottles and containers are displayed on a sandy beach. Each has a label with the text "SUN SCREEN." A sunny beach with blue ocean and a blurred view of palm trees is in the background.

    All Sunscreens Are Not Created Equal

    Before you buy sunscreen, look for brands that are fragrance-free and contain recommended non-allergic ingredients.

  • A joyful woman with long hair sits on the grass, embracing a young boy with curly hair wearing a green and white shirt. Both are smiling warmly at the camera. The background features a lush green lawn.

    Auggie Maturo Discusses Learning to Manage Food Allergies

    Auggie started with a budding acting career in Hollywood, as he gained more notoriety he also gained more independence from his parents. That meant…

  • A woman and a man walking with bicycles through a sunlit, wooded area. The woman, in a pink tank top, and the man, in a striped shirt, are smiling at each other. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

    Summer Travel Tips For People With Asthma And Allergies

    Whether it’s an overseas vacation, a trip to the beach or a getaway in the country, safe travel for people with asthma and allergies…

  • A smiling doctor with a stethoscope talks to a young girl holding a teddy bear. The doctor is wearing a white coat, and they both seem engaged in a positive interaction.

    Who Is On Your Healthcare Team?

    Barbara Pittenger can still hear the calming voice of Prem Menon, MD, talking to her 11-year-old daughter in his Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. Haley…

  • A person with curly hair stands in front of three closed white doors, facing away from the camera. They wear a white T-shirt and jeans, appearing to be making a decision. The setting has a wooden floor and a neutral-colored wall.

    Anaphylaxis Unknown? Put On Your Detective Cap

    For people with no previously diagnosed allergy, anaphylaxis can be the beginning of a detective search worthy of the great Sherlock Holmes himself. When…

  • A hotel room door is slightly open, revealing a cozy, allergy-friendly interior with a neatly made bed and a lit bedside lamp. A key is inserted in the door lock with a white tag displaying the number 206.

    Hotel options for people with allergies

    Demand has been growing in recent years for health-conscious and environmentally friendly hotels.

  • A close-up of lush green cannabis leaves with serrated edges overlapping each other, creating a dense and vibrant pattern of foliage.

    Marijuana Allergy Is No Laughing Matter

    Allergists expect to see more patients who experience allergic reactions to the pollen-bearing plant also known as cannabis or weed.

  • Weather forecast concept, climate change background, collage of sky image with variety weather conditions - bright sun and blue sky, dark stormy sky with lightnings, glowing sunset

    How Climate Change Impacts Allergies and Asthma

    You hope for clean air, free of harmful allergens and irritants, but climate change and air pollution are making that less likely. For the…

  • A woman and a young girl are sitting cross-legged on a gray mat in a living room. Both are smiling and wearing white tops and black leggings. Behind them, there is a beige couch and a potted plant on a wooden floor.

    Does Yoga Benefit Asthma?

    Yoga has long been touted as a way to improve physical and mental well-being and some people with asthma say it helps them better…

  • a woman checking the humidity in a child's room with a humidity thermometer

    What You Need to Know About Humidifiers and Sinus Troubles

    When your throat itches and your eyes feel raw, would adding moisture to the air with a humidifier help? Learn to balance safety with…

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