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Volume 27
Number 4

Published six times a year by National Women's Health Resource Center
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Cover story:

Indoor Allergens and Women's Health
Allergies and asthma are on the rise. Today, 40 to 50 million people in the US are living with allergies, and asthma is much more prevalent than it was 25 years ago. Although there are no differences in rates of allergies between men and women, asthma - a potentially life-threatening condition - is much more common in women. What's behind the increasing rates of allergies and asthma? One theory has to do with increased exposure to indoor air pollution and allergens. Learn about the common indoor allergens and the latest strategies for decreasing allergy and asthma triggers in your environment. Full story

Treating Allergies & Asthma
There are nearly as many medications out there to treat allergies and asthma as there are allergens. Here in handy chart form are the most commonly used over-the-counter and prescription medications. View Chart

Departments:

Lifestyle Corner: Stress Management & Healthy Diets: Strategies for Allergy and Asthma Relief by Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH
Diet and stress can play a major role in triggering allergies. Losing weight should be your first step if you have a body mass index of 30 or more. Find three other top tips that start with eating fish at least twice a week. Full story

Ages & Stages: Indoor Air Quality in Your Child's School

Although it's been 10 years since a government report found that more than half of the nation's 115,000 public schools had indoor air quality poor enough to cause health problems, little has changed. Despite that, there are many things parents (and teachers) can do to improve indoor air problems. Find a "Classroom Checklist for Indoor Allergens." Full story

Ask the Expert: Common Questions about Allergies & Asthma

"What can I do to manage my asthma while I'm pregnant?"
"How should I treat exercise-induced asthma?"
Allergy and immunology experts answer these questions. Full story

Resources
National organizations and Web sites for more information

References

 

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Indoor Allergens & Women's Health
PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
AUGUST 2005