Category Archives: Asthma

Fall Allergies Affect Students’ Grades

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Here’s a news clip from Eyewitness News in Oklahoma City that is very appropriate for those who suffer from fall allergies caused by plants like ragweed.  If those over-the-counter medications that you are taking haven’t been working for you, then it might be … Continue reading →

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Allergy 101: Pet Allergies

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Is Your Best Friend Making You Sick? One out of every ten Americans are affected by allergies. If you are one of the millions suffereing from an allergic condition, you might find that your pets are causing most of your symptoms. … Continue reading →

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How to Recognize Childhood Asthma Attacks

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Dan Buglio

 This video will be very informative for parents who suspect that their children are experiencing the symptoms of asthma.  Dr. Joshua Fink, M.D. tells parents what to symptoms to look for to help determine whether a child is actually experiencing … Continue reading →

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The #1 Myth About Smoke Allergies

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Allergic to Cigarette Smoke?   Are you one of those people who can’t help but wince when you catch a whiff of smoke for a nearby cigarette? For many people, their clashes with second hand smoke fill them with dread of … Continue reading →

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How Air Quality Affects Your Baby

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Dan Buglio

 As you prep the nursery to ensure a healthy and happy environment for your newest family member, keep in mind that sometimes the basics can make all the difference. Though the new shade of paint and wall paper borders may make … Continue reading →

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In the News: Iraq War Veterans Developing Allergies

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Careful analysis of over 6,000 soldiers’ medical records has revealed that troops deployed to the Middle East are at an increased risk for developing allergic diseases.  The comparison was made between soldiers who had served in the Persian Gulf and … Continue reading →

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Spring Dust Allergies

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Spring time might be marked with eager anticipation by gardeners, joggers and sun worshippers alike, but as for those who suffer from asthma or allergies, this time of year promises misery.  During the winter months, most of the causes of allergy … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Keep Your Indoor Air Healthy

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Don’t be overwhelmed by indoor air pollution—here’s 9 quick tips that can make a profound difference! The old cliché “what you don’t know can’t hurt you” has been proven true many time, but never so poignantly as it is when applied … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees: Friend or Faux?

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Dan Buglio

It has been long-suspected that those beautiful, live Christmas trees are the cause of many a yuletide sneeze. But is an artificial tree just as maddening to allergy and asthma sufferers as a fresh one? The answer may surprise you! Allergists often … Continue reading →

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2007 Top Cities for Allergies and Asthma

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Are you living in the allergy capital of the US?  Every year, the AAFA (Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America) publishes the results of a nationwide study to determine which areas have the greatest allergy and asthma risks.  These are … Continue reading →

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