There are no effective treatments for allergic asthma at the moment, so people suffering from this condition can only be treated symptomatically in order to keep their quality of life from deteriorating. However, a new study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers hope for better therapeutic strategies in the future.
Mold allergy is a nuisance to everyone affected by it, but it can be dangerous for individuals with asthma or cystic fibrosis. That is why any news of successful therapeutic approaches is bound to attract attention.
Men who have been diagnosed with asthma or eczema may be at a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to findings published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immmunology.
Those with allergies or asthma symptoms may want to consider taking vitamin D supplements as researchers found that patients who had lower levels of the nutrient were more likely to suffer from asthma symptoms. According to a study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, lower levels of vitamin D were linked to lower lung function and greater medication use of children with asthma.
Tests used to identify and protect against food allergies may lead to misdiagnoses, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
While nutritional supplements such as calcium and vitamin D may fill the nutrient void that individuals who have a milk allergy may face, a new study has found a way for individuals who are allergic to the drink to enjoy it.
Although an alkaline diet can help with allergies because it avoids foods that produce mucus such as flour, chocolate and eggs, some people still suffer from harsh allergies during certain times of the year.
Those who suffer from chronic sinus disease may have their allergies to blame, according to a new study.
As 90 percent of Americans spend their time indoors, their exposure to indoor allergens and airborne particles is high. Researchers are now saying that this could lead to respiratory conditions down the line.
The fall is a tough season for some outdoor allergy sufferers with weed pollens like ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed and cocklebur causing sneezing, watery eyes and itchy, runny noses. There is relief without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications, however.
The fall season is known for its cooler temperatures and changing leaves. But for many allergy sufferers, ragweed and other allergens make this more of an uncomfortable than a pretty time of year.
A new study finds changes in temperature and humidity can trigger asthma attacks in kids.
A new study challenges the common belief that children who attend daycare separate early in life have lower rates of asthma and allergies later.
There are many natural health resources that can help relieve allergy symptoms, so parents may consider using them given that new research has found a chronic cough in children may be caused by allergies.
New research is likely to give parents another reason to switch off the TV and send the kids outdoors – it found that youngsters who are more fit may be better protected from allergies.
