Allergies And Asthma

You could probably work out for yourself that smog is a combination of smoke and fog, but after that do you know what it is? The emissions from the internal combustion engines of vehicles and industrial smokes cause the air pollution known…

Around 30 million people in the United States of America suffer from asthma. This is a debilitating respiratory condition which can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling and, in severe cases, it can lead to premature death. Those…

For a long time, allergies such as eczema, hay fever and asthma have been known to occur due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, wellness experts have been unclear about which genes are responsible – until now.…

Childhood asthma is one of the most serious health concerns for parents, who feel paralysed with fear as they watch their children struggle for breath. Despite knowing that it affects the wellness of millions of children around the world,…

Dust mites, which are present in every home across the country, cause more breathing difficulties than any other allergens. This makes it extremely difficult for asthmatics to preserve their wellness during everyday life. Now, a new vaccine…

During the summer season, many people find that they begin to spot the signs of hay fever. This is an allergic reaction to the pollen from grasses, trees and flowers, as well as moulds which are carried on the air during spring and summer.…

Why is it that some children’s asthma symptoms continue throughout their lives, while the respiratory health concern only affects the wellness of others until adolescence? Do they just grow out of it? According to Leanne Reynolds, research…

House dust mite droppings could improve your wellbeing if you suffer with asthma. This is according to experts from Danish firm ALK Abello, who have developed a pill from a protein found in house dust mite droppings which could. As one…

Asthma in Minnesota is less of a health concern than ever before, as the latest data shows that more and more children are getting their asthma under control. This is according to the sixth annual Health Care Disparities Report conducted by…

Fruits and vegetables do a lot to improve your wellness, and it seems when it comes to respiratory conditions, the situation is no different. According to a new study, published in journal Epidemiology, the nutrients in fruits and…

A housemite or dust mite allergy is a hypersensitivity to the proteins excreted by dust mites. This protein irritated the respiratory passages, leading to problems such as asthma and hay fever, in addition to a dust allergy. It can also…

Seasonal allergies affect over 26 million people in America alone, not to mention the 50 million people who suffer from other types of allergies, leaving many people open to annoying and sometimes life-threatening symptoms. You may be…

The proteins in peanuts trigger allergies in the human body, which is it's our overactive defence to something our bodies see as an invader. The immune system misidentifies the proteins and believes them to be dangerous, sending out an…

Egg allergies are the second most common food allergy in children, with around 1.5 percent of children suffering with an allergy to hen's eggs. Although these aren't a common allergen for adults, many people do find that they develop the…

Studies show that around 40 million Americans suffer from an allergy to pollen, which can include seasonal allergies, hay fever and allergic rhinitis. Whichever term you use for it, pollen allergies can span the simply irritating symptoms…

Over recent years the levels of fish and seafood consumption has increased dramatically, partly due to the concerns about fat and cholesterol in our diets. Because fish is seen as the healthier and low fat option, people are choosing it far…

There are over 55 diseases associated with gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. 99 percent of the people who have a gluten intolerance or coeliac disease are never diagnosed, which means they spend a lifetime suffering…

Corn allergies aren't as common as peanut or gluten allergies, but they are far more difficult to maintain as corn is such a widely used ingredient in products. Many people who have a corn allergy don't realise it - this is because the…

We often hear remarks about milk and dairy intolerances, but what is the difference between an allergy and an intolerance? Is one more serious than the other, and how can you identify between the two? A milk allergy is when your baby's…

Your company may require you to take certain health and safety measures, as your job involves handling chemicals that could be damaging to your wellness. However, according to a new study, carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University…

If you get rid of mould and dampness in your home or office, you could guard your wellbeing against respiratory infections. This is according to a new study, from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Tampere, Finland, which found…

It seems as though spring is finally on its way. However, whilst most of us may breathe a sigh of relief as we pack away the winter warmers and flu relief medications, if you have a child with asthma or allergies, spring presents a whole…

A recent event in London, the Asthma & COPD conference, has again raised awareness of the issues facing the medical industry and sufferers of these conditions, whilst outlining the positive progress being made in preventing and treating…

There’s a new, non-invasive way to see if smoking has affected your wellbeing. This is according to research published in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, which found that in vivo ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) imaging can…

On the 31st May this year, it was World Smokefree Day 2013. For one whole day, the entire world was focused on the idea of smoking cessation. Whether you took part in World Somkefree Day or not, it may be a really good opportunity for you…

One in six people has an allergy to the sun, which means that the dreams of a bronzed bod this summer are impossible. Instead, what many of us face is a summer of angry red rashes wherever the sun hits us. Some people are unfortunate enough…

Asthma is a very serious problem, not only in the developed countries but all across the world. It has been found to be present in around five per cent of the Earth’s population. This is against the common misconception that asthma…

Allergies of all kinds are on the increase, but two of the biggest reported problems, in terms of family wellness, are skin and food allergies, according to a large survey carried out by the government recently. Experts can’t be sure…

In the grim swatch of winter greys, it is a genuine relief when the sun is finally out and the vivid blossom of flowers and birdsong joins it. Those of you that suffer from asthma may feel that the alternating atmosphere of dry cold and…

Having asthma can be difficult, and never more so than during pollen season. Around 75 percent of those who suffer from asthma have a type known as allergic asthma, where their wellbeing is affected by airborne irritants, such as pollen.…