The first state-by-state analysis of annual trends in adult asthma prevalence found wide geographic variations, with 19 states and Washington, DC, suffering significant increases in asthma over the 9-year period between 2000 and 2008.
The study, being presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), was performed by…
Archive for March, 2010
19 States, DC See Increase In Asthma Prevalence Between 2000 And 2008
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Allergens Worsen Sinusitis
Monday, March 8th, 2010
By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
A new Dutch study provides solid proof that allergies can trigger the sinus problems that afflict millions of Americans.
When allergy-causing substances were dripped into the noses of people with chronic sinusitis, almost all of them developed significant sinus responses, such as inflammation, evident on X-ray and ultrasound images, according to a report…
Can Folate And Food Allergen Intake During Pregnancy Put Your Child At Risk For Allergies Or Asthma?
Monday, March 8th, 2010
It has long been known that the choices you make during pregnancy can have a lasting impact, but new research shows that certain behaviors could influence whether your child will develop food allergies or asthma.
In two studies unveiled at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), researchers examined…
New Research Suggests Link Between Climate Change And Outdoor Allergies
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Climate changes may affect many aspects of human health, including respiratory allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), according to a study being presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
Pollen counts, seasons’ duration and prevalence of sensitizations for five types of pollen in the Bordighera…
