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 »
Category: Allergies
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 »
Fun fall activities can exacerbate allergies among children
Although it’s difficult to prevent your son or daughter from engaging in fun fall activities, it’s important to be aware of the fact that they could seriously aggravate allergy symptoms. Read More »
Many seasonal allergy sufferers find relief after the first few frosts
For the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, winter often means a several-month-long respite from coughing, sneezing, watery eyes and a runny nose. Read More »
Marathon runners to raise awareness of allergies and asthma
You don’t have to let asthma symptoms interfere with your life and the goals you hope to accomplish. Read More »
Are allergies at their worst during the fall?
Although allergy symptoms can span throughout the year, a recent article in the New York Metro suggests that they may be at their worst during the fall. Read More »