How to Prevent Hospital Readmissions for Asthma
Children hospitalized for asthma have a 20 percent chance of returning to the hospital within a year to treat another asthma flare, medical researchers say.
Is It Food Allergy or Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
By Nicholas Ditzler Do you have trouble swallowing? Does food get stuck on its way down? Do you drink large amounts of liquids to get food down? A yes to any of these questions suggests you may have a chronic allergic condition called Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)....Ask the Allergist: Asthma On the Job
Dr. Allen Meadows answers the Ask the Allergist question: what should I do to manage my asthma and allergies in a new workplace?
Keeping Asthma In Check at School
School mornings are often challenging times for parents – getting kids dressed and ready for school, getting breakfast on the table, making sure they’re at school on time, all sometimes crammed into an hour or less. If your child has asthma, the need to help...Pillow Talk
By Laurie Ross Does your morning begin with watery, itchy eyes, coughing and reaching for the nearest tissue? Look no further than your pillow, which is probably full of one of the most common household allergens: dust mites. They are everywhere – carpets,...Ask the Allergist: Why Valved Holding Chambers Are Important
Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: what are valved holding chambers for asthma and how do they work?
What Do ‘Ozone Alerts’ Really Mean?
Ah, summer. A time to run through sprinklers, soak up sunshine on a lazy afternoon, play sports outside from dawn to dusk, host backyard barbecues, and camp out under the stars. Or is it? Summer is a time for fun, but as temperatures skyrocket and air becomes...Filter Facts: How Air Cleaners Help
By Laurie Ross Wondering what air cleaners are all about – and if one will help your family breathe easier at home? Healthcare professionals often recommend them and manufacturers cite scientific data that proves their systems remove pollutants from the air – but the...
Is Prevention Possible? A Look At the Allergic March
By Liz Potasek Katie Kastan was worried. Her infant daughter Lucy was unusually fussy and having trouble falling asleep. One pediatrician wrote off her concerns as typical new mother paranoia. Then Katie, who lives in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, noticed Lucy’s skin was...
Your Stress-Free Holiday With Asthma and Allergies
By Gary Fitzgerald Lights sparkle. Cookies bake. Music plays quietly. Conversation flows around the dinner table. The holidays are here – the season for giving, and giving thanks. The most wonderful time of the year? You can make it so – and asthma and allergies don’t...
Elizabeth Falkner Goes Skin Deep On Atopic Dermatitis
Elizabeth Falkner’s career was just starting to take off. She was in her early 30s, a chef and owner of a trendy San Francisco restaurant, when she began to experience painful, itchy skin rashes and lesions on her legs. At first Elizabeth chalked it up to irritation...Best Travel Apps for People with Allergies and Asthma
Travel is one of the most popular categories for mobile apps, in part because they provide access to information quickly and easily while you’re on the go. Travel apps can also help you navigate and access services in an unfamiliar environment. This makes them ideal...Ask the Allergist: Allergy Retesting
Dr. Brian Martin answers the Ask the Allergist question: My allergist wants to retest me for allergies. How often do I need to be retested for allergies?
Asthma Care On Wheels
Breathmobiles and Asthma Vans are improving access to healthcare in urban and rural areas. By Gary Fitzgerald Hector Hernandez is going places. On foot, he’s passionate about running. “It keeps me fit and allows me to stretch my lungs,” the Anaheim, California...For People With Severe Asthma, A New Hope
By Laurie Hochstetler I have had asthma since I was 2 years old. Growing up, I vividly remember our family doctor making house calls to treat me. I was also diagnosed with multiple allergies, including pollen, mold and cats. In the decades that followed, I had good...
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