The Pen-Sized Device That Can Save Your Life
Allergens produce a wide range of symptoms. Some allergens cause mild inconveniences, like hay fever, and other allergens, such as bee stings or peanuts, can produce deadly reactions. Experts estimate…
Celiac Disease: 5 Things You Need To Know
When it comes to celiac disease, a stomachache is not just a stomachache; it is actually a sign that your body is suffering from an autoimmune response. This disease causes…
How to Help Adults With Asthma
Are you one of the 16 million adults in the United States that is affected by asthma? If so, this chronic lung disease could be triggered by factors such as allergies…
Managing Your Child’s Asthma
Pediatric asthma, sometimes also called childhood asthma, is often difficult to diagnose. According the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, it is the most common and serious chronic…
What Causes Asthma?
It’s estimated by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, that about 22 million people in the United States have asthma, a long-term disease that…
How Air Quality is Impacting Your Health
It’s easy to take our lungs for granted. We breathe in and exhale out without giving it a second thought, staying alive because we enjoy the gift of healthy breath.…
Types of Allergy Testing
If you and your doctor suspect that you have allergies, allergy testing is a good place to start before making a treatment plan. While you might think you already know…
Immune System Disorders to be Aware Of
Your body encounters billions of germs each day, according to Everyday Health, and it is up to your immune system to protect you from this constant barrage of bacteria and…
How to Recognize and Treat Hives
If you’ve ever experienced an outbreak of red, itchy bumps that suddenly popped up on your skin seemingly out of nowhere — you’re among the 20 percent of people who…
Finding Comfort: How an Allergist Can Help
With one out of every five people in the United States experiencing either allergy or asthma symptoms, and allergies in children rising at an alarming rate, chances are good that…