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Asthma and Allergies

Asthma and allergies are often coupled together. Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system, specifically, the bronchial tubes, that often involves airway inflammation and restriction. There are many types of asthma, and it can be triggered by pollution, weather, illness and of course, allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), half of the 20 million Americans with asthma have allergic asthma.

Allergy is a chronic condition that involves an immune system reaction to an invading organism or allergen. One out of every 5 Americans suffers from allergies. Common allergens include foods such as peanuts and milk; and environmental allergens such as grass, weed, tree pollen, or various molds. (Source: AAAAI / Photo: iStock)

Articles about Asthma and Allergies

Boy with extreme food allergies can only eat 7 foods

Tue, Jun 04 2013 at 4:53 PM

First-grader Tyler Trovato is allergic to all but a handful of foods.
Can sucking on your baby's pacifier protect her from asthma and allergies?

Tue, Jun 04 2013 at 8:00 AM

New research finds that utilizing this pacifier cleaning technique may help bolster her immune system and prevent future diseases.
What's the buzz on bee pollen?

Fri, May 17 2013 at 2:18 PM

Bee pollen is said to have numerous health benefits. Here's the lowdown on this versatile bee byproduct.
Will sucking on your child's pacifier prevent allergies?

Mon, May 06 2013 at 11:52 AM

A study finds that children whose parents spit-cleaned their pacifiers had reduced rates of allergy, asthma and eczema.
New push to stock EpiPens in all schools

Fri, Apr 26 2013 at 12:51 PM

After a young girl dies, states are scrambling to enact legislation that would prevent another allergy-related tragedy.
12 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers

Fri, Apr 19 2013 at 12:00 PM

Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years. Here are the 12 worst cities out of 100 ranked by the United States for allergy sufferers.
Tune up your immune system in the garden

Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 5:56 PM

For hundreds of years, the human immune system has relied on a regular stream of biological tourists for health, but when things get too squeaky clean, there's a problem. An easy fix: Go dig in the dirt for a while.
The allergic traveler's companion guide [Infographic]

Wed, Mar 27 2013 at 6:15 PM

Vacationers and business travelers are seeking the same thing in a hotel room, a comfortable place to rest and recharge. But if you have allergies or asthma, the challenge of finding the right place is nothing to sneeze at.
New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic

Fri, Mar 22 2013 at 10:28 AM

Living near high-traffic roads accounts for 14% of all asthma cases, researchers find.
High school gives body spray the axe

Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 8:58 AM

Pennsylvania high school officials ask students to stop using Axe body spray after a student is hospitalized due to an allergic reaction.

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Asthma and Allergies

Articles about Asthma and Allergies

Boy with extreme food allergies can only eat 7 foods

Can sucking on your baby's pacifier protect her from asthma and allergies?

What's the buzz on bee pollen?

Will sucking on your child's pacifier prevent allergies?

New push to stock EpiPens in all schools

12 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers

Tune up your immune system in the garden

The allergic traveler's companion guide [Infographic]

New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic

High school gives body spray the axe

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