Asthma has traditionally been considered a disorder of the lungs. This makes sense since a tell-tale sign of this disease is difficulty... Read more »
The "dog days" of winter means more than bone-chilling cold weather and snow. Although people with seasonal allergy problems tend to favor... Read more »
In recent years the number of consumer products containing fragrances has skyrocketed. Thousands of fragrances have invaded our air... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to discuss some recent findings on the association with "rhinitis" - inflammation of the nasal passages that... Read more »
It's time for a change of pace and some fun trivia. An asthma attack is caused when exposure to your asthma triggers causes the smooth... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.aaaai.org -- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy (commonly called "allergy shots") is a safe and effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
People with existing allergies should avoid irritants or allergens. These triggers include:Pollen. This is the primary cause of allergic... Read more »
This is a clinical trial to study the effects of some asthma medications (including Advair) in patients who have both allergic rhinitis and asthma.... Read more »
This is a study to compare the effects of Flovent (fluticasone propionate), Advair (fluticasone propionate/salmeterol), and Singulair (montelukast)... Read more »