Allergies and Asthma
Monday, May 20th 2013
Olympic Medalist Faces New Opponent: Spring Allergies
by 
Misty May-Treanor
It's been a crazy year! After winning my third consecutive gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, I decided to retire from the international beach volleyball circuit so I could focus on spending time with my husband and family, finishing my master's degree and helping to influence the next generation of beach volleyball players.
5 Things That Make Your Allergies Worse
In a casual survey of the HealthyWomen audience, 67 percent reported taking medication to help control allergy symptoms. While this is a necessary step for many, avoiding the factors that can make allergies worse may help people keep medication intake to a minimum.
Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too
Study found many U.S. adults suffer from both
TUESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- Most American adults with asthma also have an allergy, according to a new study.
Researchers examined data on nearly 2,600 people from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that 75 percent of adults aged 20 to 40 with asthma, and 65 percent of adults 55 and older with the condition, have at least one allergy.
Springtime Allergies More Severe, Last Longer Now, Experts Say
Here are tips to stifle your sniffles, sneezes
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- In much of the United States, there's little evidence of spring yet, unless you have seasonal allergies.
Folks with spring allergies are likely already experiencing sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue because of tree pollen, experts say.
Allergy and Asthma Relief
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
There are lifestyle strategies you can use beyond medication, cleaning and dust control that might help get your asthma and allergy symptoms under control. Let's talk about strategies focused on diet and stress management.
Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
Swedish study tied infant hospitalizations to high pollen counts late in pregnancy
THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers were exposed to high pollen levels in late pregnancy are at increased risk for asthma at a young age, a new study reports.
Women's Respiratory Symptoms May Vary With Menstrual Cycle
For example, study found wheezing highest on days 10 to 22
FRIDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Women's respiratory symptoms -- such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath -- vary significantly during different stages of the menstrual cycle, a new study says.
Health Tip: Prevent Mold Growth at Home
Take steps to control humidity
(HealthDay News) -- Mold loves moisture. So to prevent the potentially dangerous growth of mold, you've got to control the humidity levels in your home.
The Environmental Protection Agency offers these suggestions:
That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies
Ragweed, mold most common allergens this time of year, experts say
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents complain that as soon as school starts, their child inevitably catches a cold. But, while kids do swap their fair share of germs during the school day, not every runny nose stems from a cold -- often, those sneezy symptoms are the result of fall allergies.
Untreated Food Allergies More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
Some symptoms aren't as obvious as hives, puffy eyes or rash, researchers say
FRIDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- It is vital that food allergies be recognized, diagnosed and treated, but some children are falling through the cracks, according to a new study.
