Wheezing is one of the common asthma symptoms and is often the reason many people seek care. With wheezing you will hear a high-pitched whistle sound as you breathe through your mouth or nose. While most commonly heard as you exhale, or breathe out, wheezing may also occur when inhaling or breathing in. Wheezing results…
Archive for December, 2010
Low-Allergenic Wines Could Stifle Sniffles and Sneezes in Millions of Wine Drinkers
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Scientists have identified a mysterious culprit that threatens headaches, stuffy noses, skin rash and other allergy symptoms when more than 500 million people worldwide drink wine. The discovery could help winemakers in developing the first low allergenic vintages — reds and whites with less potential to trigger allergy symptoms, they say.
Giuseppe Palmisano and colleagues note…
Stress: A Serious Asthma Trigger
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
You already know that you need to avoid any personal asthma trigger to help keep your asthma symptoms under control, so you stay away from smoke, pets, polluted air, and anything else that causes your asthma to flare. Stress is another common asthma trigger that you may not be as aware of and that can…
Leave Winter Allergy And Asthma Misery Out In The Cold Allergists Offer Tips For Eliminating Indoor Triggers
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
The first frost often brings welcome relief from hay fever and the symptoms caused by outdoor allergens. But coming in from the cold means hunkering down with a whole new set of allergy and asthma triggers including dust, pet dander and mold. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members,…
The Link Between Air Pollution and Asthma
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
On days when the city of Houston declares that levels of ozone — a type of air pollution — are dangerously high Melissa McDonald, who has asthma, closes her car windows if she must be out and driving. She also sets the air system to “recirculate,” a step she says helps her maintain good asthma…
Are Food Allergies on the Rise?
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Food allergy affects up to 6% of young children and 3.5% of adults in the United States. In contrast to 30 or 40 years ago, it is not uncommon to know a family member, neighbor, or friend affected by a food allergy. There has been a growing concern that this phenomenon represents an increase in…
Nasal congestion, a sign of severe asthma
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
This means that healthcare professionals should be extra vigilant when it comes to nasal complaints.
Furthermore, more severe asthma appears to be more common than previously thought, reveals a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy’s Krefting Research Centre.
The population study included 30,000 randomly selected participants from the west of Sweden and asked questions about…
Sneezing your way to a big belly: Do allergy medications make you fat?
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
“Achoo!!”
Some folks have seasonal allergies.
But if you’re like me, battling your allergies is a year-round affair.
Some days are certainly better than others, but overall, I have been a chronic user of anti-histamines since my teens. Cleratin, Reactine, Aerius, and Life Brand versions thereof have all at one point or another helped me…
Educational disadvantages faced by children with asthma
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Educational disadvantages faced by children with asthma must be tackled
“The educational disadvantages faced by young New Zealand children with asthma are unacceptable and the Government needs to act decisively,” says the Asthma Foundation’s Chief Executive, Jane Patterson.
“We now have strong evidence that New Zealand children with asthma are facing significant …
Five Ways to Decrease Indoor Cat Allergies
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Allergies are something a lot of people deal with on a regular basis and there are various causes for allergy symptoms. One cause of having allergies might be your cat, and it can really make your life miserable. If you know your cat is causing you allergies, there are ways you can …
