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Indoor Asthma Triggers
Molds... yuck! A fungus -- that's disgusting, right? And what does mold have to do with nasal allergies and asthma? The answer to that question is, "Quite a lot, actually."
Both indoor and outdoor molds are common allergy triggers, resulting in the following symptoms:
- Stuffy nose/head
- Runny nose/post-nasal drip
- Sneezing
- Itchy nose and/or throat
- Itchy, watery, burning, red eyes
So, What ARE Molds Exactly?
Molds, or more correctly, mold spores are tiny fungi that are widespread in most homes. This...
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Tree Pollen Triggers Asthma
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Watch Out For These Four Cold-Weather Asthma Triggers
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Inner-City Children and Asthma: Asthma Triggers to Avoid
Asthma Fast Facts: Over 9 million U.S. children under 18 years of age (13%) have ever been diagnosed with asthma, and 6.5 million children... Read more »
Improving Indoor Air Quality for Asthma and Allergy Relief
Allergy and asthma control begins at home. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores. But dust mites,... Read more »
Artificial Christmas Trees May Trigger Fewer Asthma Symptoms
Doc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after Thanksgiving every... Read more »
Pediatric Asthma Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system, which causes swelling and narrowing of the airways. Pediatric asthma refers to asthma in... Read more »
Asthma Management and Control
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Managing Asthma at HomeAsthma Action PlansAsthma action plans create a written document for patients to manage asthma during stable times and to more... Read more »
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