POLLEN COUNT
Did you know that allergies are among the leading causes of chronic illness in the United States? Two of the most notorious causes of airborne allergies and allergic asthma are dust and dust mites. According to statistics, approximately 20 million Americans are living with dust and dust mite Read More
Archives for April 2021
Household Allergies in Children
As much as you want your home to be your child’s safe haven, there are times when it can also become the source of their misery. Your home could be a potential breeding ground for the culprits in indoor allergies, which produce symptoms that can cause your child to get irritable, fidgety, and even Read More
Bee Sting Reaction: The Basic Facts
For many people, getting a bee sting is a nuisance, nothing more. Ice therapy to relieve the mild pain is all that’s necessary. However, for some individuals, bee stings and other insect bites pose a serious health problem. Here are basic facts about symptoms related to insect stings and how to Read More
Asthma and Obesity: How You Can Improve Both at the Same Time
You may not know this, but there is a direct correlation between asthma and obesity: obesity can actually cause asthma. Approximately 11% of obese adults have asthma, as compared to just 7% of adults who have a normal BMI (body mass index). BMI is calculated by a person’s weight divided by their Read More
