Lab experiments with mice by a team from Duke University have discovered why so many patients with asthma also suffer from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD triggers asthma, as recently...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Peter-John Freeman Because allergies and asthma runs in the family, I am planning to exclusively breastfeed my second child until she's six months old, the age at...
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Have you seen the New York Times Health Guide on Allergies? The current Reporter's File focuses on the currently available allergy treatment options for hay fever or allergic rhinitis. If...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Donna Franklin If your are 18 to 55 years of age, non-smoker and are taking asthma medications and requiring bronchodilator medication for periodic symptom relief and/or...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Marzanna Syncerz Whether keeping pet cats (or dogs) can trigger asthma and allergies in children or not has been long argued. For every research study showing that such...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5215245 Mediterranean diet - characterized as being rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts- has already been documented to protect against allergic rhinitis and...
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The Pollen.com website has introduced several new features for its users. Pollen History provides you a 30-day allergy index history according to your zip code. You can use the chart to track the...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Scott Hales The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and AllerGen NCE Inc. are investing $12 million in a research study referred to as the CHILD study, which...
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Here's another item to be included in the list of things pregnant women should avoid to reduce their kid's risk of having allergies and asthma: stress. Babies born to mothers experiencing...
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by Gloria Gamat on May 03, 2008
As suggested by a research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, children who live in tree-lined streets have lower rates of asthma. © Phillie Casablanca The...
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© valentinapowers If you are a new mom, and you have (or had) allergies or asthma, you might want to wait a bit before you let your child participate in baby swimming lessons. A new study indicates...
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The US FDA is investigating a possible association between the use of Singulair (Montelukast) and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide. Singulair is a...
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According to the results of a small scale study, it seems that overweight people are more likely to get allergies and asthma. Dr. Deborah Gentile found that blood tests of overweight and obese...
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Scientists have identified a new target for treating asthma and allergies: a protein called p110delta. Unlike currently available asthma and allergy medications in the market which only address the...
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines in the management of asthma symptoms in pregnant women, saying that it is safer for both fetus and mother for pregnant...
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Contrary to the conclusions of a previous study I referred to a few months ago, a new report says that breastfeeding for at least four months DOES delay and prevent food allergies, asthma, eczema, and...
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For just 2 dollars each, the AAAAI is selling children's storybooks about allergies and asthma. Here's a preview: All About Allergies: This colorful book is written just for kids who have...
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Do you already feel the holiday spirit? Christmas decors and trimmings all up? Going through rush of gift shopping? The stress of travel and meal planning? But hey, don't forget to take care of...
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As a segue to my previous post on Christmas gift ideas for allergy sufferers, here's another tip: look for this logo that certifies that that the product has been scientifically tested and proven...
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