A child’s likelihood of developing food allergies can be traced back to the season during which he or she completes their first three months of life in the womb, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
The Finnish researchers base their findings on just under 6000 children, all of whom were…
Archive for September, 2011
Early Pregnancy in Spring Linked to Child’s Susceptibility to Food Allergies, Finnish Study Suggests
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Stress: A Serious Asthma Trigger
Friday, September 30th, 2011
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…
Keeping Allergies and Asthma At Bay During The Holidays
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Whether you are hosting the dinner or traveling to friends and relatives for the holiday feast, Thanksgiving can bring about flare-ups for persons with food allergies, allergies, asthma and other allergies due to the allergens present in the holiday feast or pets.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology(ACAAI), along with its allergist members and…
Ways to improve indoor air quality
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Keep a relative humidity of 30-50 percent. This helps reduce mold and dust mites, which die when the humidity is below 40 percent, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Be cautious of products marketed to “clean” the air, like sprays and plug-in fresheners that release particles.
While room-sized air cleaners can…
Break out the hankies for ah-ah-choo! Autumn
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Since Natashia Johnson was a toddler, every September has brought coughing, sneezing and wheezing.
The eighth-grader from East Liberty recently began breathing treatments for asthma, and this week she went to Children’s Hospital in Lawrenceville to undergo a battery of tests for allergies ranging from dust mites to weeds and spores.
“It’s been a problem for years,…
Three ways to fight mold at home
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Most people know that heavy rains and water leaks can lead to mold and mildew problems at home. But what do you do when the worst happens?
Glad you asked. September is National Mold Awareness Month, and the non-profit Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics recommends consumers be vigilant about preventing mold, dealing with it…
Help with Fall Allergies
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Rumor has it that this fall is going to be a tough one for allergy sufferers. Here are some tips to help with your fall allergies.
When you are mowing the lawn or raking the leaves this fall put on a face mask. These outdoor activities are brutal because they kick up all the allergens into…
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Releases 2011 Fall Allergy Capitals™ Rankings
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announces the release of the 2011 Fall Allergy Capitals™ rankings, identifying the 100 most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies within the United States. This season, Knoxville, Tennessee was rated the #1 Fall Allergy Capital due to high pollen counts, high use of allergy medications by patients and too…
Allergies in School: How Do We Keep All Students Safe
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Preparing lunches last night was a refreshing cinch. My two older kids had a burning desire to pack their own lunches in their new Pottery Barn bento lunchboxes. My kindergartner is very excited about her snack and lunch, and eagerly went to the cookie cutter bin to choose what shape of sandwich she would make…
Consumption of Low-Fat Yogurt During Pregnancy May Lead To Child Asthma And Hay Fever
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Eating low-fat yoghurt whilst pregnant can increase the risk of your child developingasthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), according to recent findings.
The study will be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s (ERS) Annual Congress in Amsterdam on 25 September 2011. All the abstracts for the ERS Congress are publicly available online.
The study aimed to assess whether…
