Experts have known for some time that having allergies increases the risk for developing asthma. Now, new research provides more evidence for this link. Research published by a division of the National Institutes of Health in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reveals that:more than half of the current asthma cases in the US can... Read more
In our last article, we talked about the various allergy triggers your child might come into contact with at school. This time, we'll look at some strategies for partnering with the staff at your child's school to keep your child healthy. First, open the lines of communication. It's a good idea to talk with your child's... Read more
If you haven't gotten the relief you want from your current allergy medicine, there's a new drug on the market that might be worth talking with your doctor about. It's called Xyzal® (generic name: levocetirizine dihydrochloride) and it's an antihistamine already used in more than 80 countries worldwide to treat both... Read more
OK... so I planned to post a series of articles back in August to help parents get ready for back to school concerns regarding their kids with allergies and asthma. Unfortunately, real life got in the way and I didn't end up posting in August at all. But, I'm back and I figured it's never too late to make sure your child stays... Read more
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