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Friday, May 1st, 2009Source: U.S. News and World Report
If allergy symptoms are bothering you, these allergy treatments and prevention strategies may help
Spring is the time of year when many people complain about seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny noses, congestion, rashes, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing—and just generally feeling miserable. About 16.9 million Americans had allergies in [...]
New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma
Friday, March 20th, 2009Over just one decade, new asthma medications and tools have significantly improved the management of this serious airway disease.
When compared to children treated in the mid-’90s, children with severe asthma during 2004 to 2007 were less likely to need oral steroids and rescue inhalers, and their lung function scores were improved, according to a study [...]
Ash, elm trees pollen starts the allergy season
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009Coughing, sneezing or wheezing? Allergy season has arrived in the Valley.
The most common things that cause allergies are trees.
“Ash trees, elm trees, there are many trees here that pollinate,” said Dr. Mark Shubert.
And, Shubert said, the next few weeks could be even more miserable.
“Mulberry trees and then capping off the season, the olive tree. That [...]
Simple Steps Can Make A Big Difference In Managing Nasal Allergies
Thursday, February 26th, 2009As this year’s spring nasal allergy season quickly approaches, people living with nasal allergies should take steps to manage their symptoms and ward off allergens before they hit home.
To help the nation’s estimated 40 million nasal allergy sufferers prepare for indoor and outdoor allergies, UCB and sanofi-aventis have enlisted a team of nasal allergy experts [...]
High Pollen Count Gets Orlando Sneezing
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009High Pollen Count Gets Orlando Sneezing
Chances are you or someone you know is sniffling or sneezing right now — the pollen count is high and smoke is seeping into the air from brush fires.
In fact, according to Pollen.com, Orlando was one of the worst cities in America for pollen on Tuesday with a level of 9.8, which is [...]
