According to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control, not enough Americans with asthma are receiving their yearly flu vaccination. Read More »
Archive for December, 2013
New study connects asthma to mood disorders
A new Taiwanese study has found a link between children suffering from asthma and developing a mood disorder later in life. Read More »
A new, needle-free allergy treatment might soon be available
A new type of allergy medication being considered for approval by the FDA may soon render needle treatment for reactions unnecessary. Read More »
Schools beginning to carry undesignated asthma medication
Four states in the country require schools to carry undesignated allergy medication, which can be administered to children even if they are not diagnosed with allergies or asthma. Read More »
Middle schoolers create food allergy app
A group of eighth graders in New Hampshire have designed a food allergy app for smartphones. The students participated in Verizon’s 2013 App Challenge, taking home the grand prize in the middle school level competition. Read More »
New study links dogs to asthma and allergy protection
According to research published online Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists appear to have found the reason why children growing up with pets are less likely to develop any allergies or asthma. Read More »
Ways to avoid winter allergies
Winter can be especially harsh on those who suffer from allergies. Avoid months of miserable coughing and sneezing by following these simple tips to keep your home as allergen free as possible. Read More »
Study: Probiotics do not prevent childhood asthma
A new study from the University of Alberta has found that consuming probiotics during infancy does not reduce a child’s risk of contracting asthma. Read More »
How global climate change can make your allergies worse
According to a new study, global warming can actually worsen the effects of allergies. Help protect your family from the harmful pollutants in the air by contacting US Air Purifiers today. Read More »
Ontario mom pushes for asthma reform after son’s death
A Canadian woman who lost her son to a fatal asthma attack is working with the Ontario government to change the current policy that bans kids from carrying their own inhalers. Read More »