Category Archives: Asthma

#1 Asthma Hospital in U.S. Offers Advice to Young Asthmatics

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was named the number one hospital in the country for treating children’s respiratory  disorders.  Watch this video to see what this hospital is doing to improve the health of young asthma sufferers (PS: there are … Continue reading

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Pediatric Allergy Testing

Ever wonder what it’s like to get an allergy test?  In this video, a young boy named Davis DeLozier describes what an allergy test is like.  Watch carefully as the nurse administers the test using little plastic instruments that have trace amount … Continue reading

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Can Cats Prevent Allergies?

For most people, cats are one of the main triggers for their allergies – but research shows that cats may actually help to prevent allergic conditions.  Watch this video to found out how your feline could keep you wheeze and sneeze … Continue reading

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The Link Between Allergies and Asthma

Allergies and asthma are often believed to be two different types of the same illness.  For people who have both allergies and asthma, it can be hard to keep both of the conditions under control.  Have you ever noticed that if … Continue reading

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Why Does Exercise Worsen Your Asthma?

Ever wonder why your asthma can be affected by exercise?  Check out this video to see what happens in your lungs when you begin your workout:   Here’s a tip for winter weather workouts : Wear a scarf or knitted … Continue reading

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Next Generation of Allergy Testing

This video shows a type of allergy testing that is becoming increasingly popular.  Instead of testing allergens on the surface of your skin, a small sample of blood is collected.  After dividing up the sample into smaller test tubes, allergens are then introduced … Continue reading

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How Do Antihistamines Work for Allergies?

As part of an allergy treatment, many patients are prescribed antihistamines.  So what exactly can a little pill do to keep your symptoms from flaring?  This video shows exactly how the antihistamines interupt the allergic reaction and spare you from … Continue reading

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Allergy 101: Mold

Have Your Seasonal Allergies Become a Year-Round Menace? Perhaps the problem is that your allergies are not caused by pollen alone.  When others find that their symptoms are waning at the end of the autumn season, your’s continue to keep you sniffling and sneezing throughout … Continue reading

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Is Your Asthma Really Under Control?

Asthma is a condition that can be very difficult to control.  From one month to the next, a new trigger may start the familiar cycle of one asthma attack after another until you eliminate the allergen or are able to … Continue reading

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How to Allergy-Proof Your Home

If you have animal allergies, you might find that you best friends are causing havoc with your health.  This video gives some quick tips on how to allergy proof your home from your pets.  See if these tips help you … Continue reading

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