Category Archives: Asthma

CPOD – “The Smoker’s Disease”

Many doctors warn that the number of people with COPD is rising in epidemic proportions.  Grace Ann Koppel (wife of journalist Ted Koppel) was told by her doctor that her past smoking habit was going to kill her.  Though Koppel had … Continue reading

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What is Third Hand Smoke?

A new term has been coined to address the dangers linked to the lingering effects of cigarette and cigar smoke.  There has been a lot of research on the effect of second hand smoke (and the results show that second … Continue reading

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Outdoor Second Hand Smoke Just as Dangerous

You would think that smoking outdoors would cause the fumes from cigarette smoke to dissipate and be harmless to passers by.  The truth is that whether you are sitting down wind of a smoker, or even exposed to slight amounts … Continue reading

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Pollen Season is Here Again

 Watch this video for some interesting facts about pollen allergies – including some reasons why more people may be developing allergic conditions. Was this video helpful?  Please leave your comments here. Share this:

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Hitting the Road with Asthma

This time of year is when most people begin planning their summer vacation.  If you are one of the 22.2 million people who have asthma in the United States, then this video may help you or your allergic family members when … Continue reading

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Seasonal Allergies and Children

It is especially hard for children to have pollen allergies.  When the weather is warm, pollen-producing plants and trees are flooding the air with allergens, making it difficult for kids with seasonal allergies who want to go outside. The most effective method … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Cold or Spring Allergies?

How can you tell if you or your child’s symptoms are from a cold or from early seasonal allergies?  Here’s a video that offers some extremely helpful clues for telling the two apart. Clue #1:  Fever.  If you have a fever, it is … Continue reading

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The Truth About Secondhand Smoke Allergies

Can Cigarette Smoke Be Considered an Allergen?   Almost instantaneously, your eyes burn and flood with tears, your nose drips like a facet – then you notice that the tickle in your throat starts to feel more like tightness.   In … Continue reading

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Fast Asthma Treatment

Most cases of moderate to severe asthma are treated through the use of inhaled medicines.  By inhaling the asthma medication, relief is rushed directly to your lungs and bronchial tubes so that your symptoms will clear up faster.   Inhaler medicines come in … Continue reading

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Allerca Creates Hypoallergenic Cat

  Finally, a truly hypoallergenic cat makes his television debut on the Rachel Ray Show.  A company named Allerca has targeted the gene found in cats that causes allergies.  Over the years, Allerca has genetically altered their cats through selective breeding, so that otherwise allergic cat … Continue reading

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