Researchers recently discovered that by giving patients a combination of two different nasal spray drugs, they can increase their chances of having a good night’s sleep. Read More »
Category: Allergies
Certain blood pressure medications can cause oral allergy syndrome
Individuals who are taking ACE inhibitors — drugs that are commonly used to treat high blood pressure — may be at greater risk of developing oral allergy syndrome, an affliction that can cause potentially dangerous reactions to certain foods, reports HealthDay News. Read More »
Holiday gift idea: Vortex LED Desk Lamp with SPI Air Purifier
If you know someone who works in a cubicle, lives in a small college dorm or spends a lot of time in a home office, you may want to consider giving them the Vortex LED Desk Lamp with SPI Air Purifier, which you can find for just $299 on the Air Purifiers Direct 2U website. Read More »
Study: Cat allergies are becoming increasingly common among asthmatics
Medical professionals have known for some time that people who suffer from asthma are more likely to have allergies too, but a new study focuses specifically on the connection between the chronic respiratory disease and pet dander allergies. Read More »
Getting allergy shots while pregnant can reduce your child’s chance of developing asthma and allergies
Dr. Jay Lieberman of The University of Tennessee recently conducted a study among nearly 200 women, and determined that those who received allergy shots while they were pregnant “lowered their child’s chance of developing asthma, food allergies and eczema by up to 16 percent,” reports TIME. Read More »
New allergies can develop later in life
Just because you’ve never suffered from seasonal allergies in the past doesn’t mean you’re immune to them for the rest of your life. Read More »
Study: Women are more prone to allergies and asthma than men
Researchers have found that while boys are more prone to asthma and allergies than girls during childhood, this reverses as both genders age. Read More »
How to combat common winter allergens
While it’s true that the cold weather offers a several-month-long respite from outdoor allergies, people across the United States need to be ready to combat the indoor allergies that are prevalent during the winter. Read More »
Asthma and allergy control tips that may surprise you
In a recent article, The Washington Post offers some allergy and asthma control advice that is commonly overlooked. Read More »
For some asthma sufferers, allergens are a big trigger
Although allergies and asthma are separate afflictions, the former can have a significant effect on the latter. Read More »