Monthly Archives: November 2007

2007 Top Cities for Allergies and Asthma

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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Asian Ladybugs:The Latest Allergy Import

There’s a new indoor and outdoor allergen in the U.S.—and the reactions it causes are notably severe.  In many parts of the country, the Asian Ladybug (Harmonia axyridis) is making a menace of itself in spite of its agricultural benefits. As … Continue reading

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Is it Asthma or Flu?

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—for allergy and asthma sufferers.  Just as fall is winding down, you can rest assured that most of the pollen producing flora is dormant—and those dust mites that made your summer nights unbearable … Continue reading

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