Allergies And Asthma

People who suffer from allergies are often willing to try anything to help improve their wellbeing. It can be frustrating for them to suffer asthma, for example, day in and day out without really knowing what they can do to improve the…

Studies have shown that over 25 million children and adults in America are diagnosed with asthma. Although it has previously been thought that underlying allergies were only the cause of asthma in children, it is now believed that many…

There are various risk factors that contribute to your likelihood of having asthma. Factors such as your weight and the environment that you are living in can contribute to your wellbeing, but what recent research has revealed is that a…

With more and more people suffering from asthma, many of us are starting to look around and see what lifestyle changes we can make to improve our own wellbeing. Many people who suffer from asthma have found that their homes are an extremely…

New research suggests that the amount of time you spend soaking up the sunshine could help to reduce the impact asthma has on your body. Vitamin D is created in the body by exposure to sunlight which could affect your symptoms if you suffer…

No one is excited by the prospect of bad weather this summer, but if your wellbeing is affected by asthma, then predictions of a stormy summer are even more of a cause for concern. According to Asthma wellness experts, heavy rain can…

Allergies can really take their toll on your wellness during spring. You might try to avoid the allergen or take pills to guard your wellbeing against it, but a more holistic method may be able to get rid of your seasonal and food allergies…

When your child’s wellness is affected with allergies, you can hear some confusing and crazy theories about everything from hypoallergenic dogs to ADHD. But are these theories fact or fiction? Guard your child’s wellbeing against the…

If your wellness is affected by asthma, a new anti-viral drug could protect you from life-threatening symptoms. This is according to researchers from the University of Southampton and respiratory drug development company Synairgen, who say…

If your wellness is affected by eczema or other allergies, it may be due to a type of immune cell in your skin. This is according to a new study published this week in the journal Nature Immunology, which has come about thanks to a…

Apps are a good way to remind patients to get vaccines, and educate them on ways to self-manage their chronic asthma and allergies. This is according to researchers at the National Association of Paediatric Nurse Practitioners 2013 Annual…

The onset of allergy symptoms during Spring can have you desperate to find a way to relieve symptoms, and guard your wellbeing against them. Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, have an extensive list of natural treatments,…

At the risk of jinxing the whole thing, it seems like spring has finally arrived. Though that often doesn’t mean much of a difference, weather-wise, this time of year can sometimes bring sunnier skies, blooming flowers, warming weather,…

A unique type of immune cell in the skin may affect your wellbeing with the development of an allergic skin disease. This is the result of a trans-Tasman collaboration between researchers at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in…

There has been lots and lots of research done on the worst cities for allergies, and each spring brings with it a new tide of claims about where are the best and worst places to live. The one question you may be asking yourself, if you…

If your wellbeing is affected by asthma, you can reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms with a combination of proper nutrition and regular chiropractic care. However, nutrition and chiropractic care are not cures for asthma, nor…

A positive batch of late-stage trial data has put Spanish drug manufacturer Almirall and US group Forest Laboratories one step closer to improving COPD wellness. The company has announced the results of their study, which indicates they are…

Approximately 21% of the air you breathe is oxygen, which is absolutely essential to your wellbeing. Oxygen is used for the function of every cell in your body, and becomes transported to each and every one of these cells through your…

According to the charity Asthma UK Scotland, more than 145,000 people living in Scotland are currently unaware they could have a potentially fatal asthma attack. The charity said 49 per cent of people who are suffering with asthma…

Asthma affects your wellbeing with chest tightening, wheezing and coughing, so is it any wonder that many asthma sufferers have trouble sleeping at night? As an added wellness bonus, asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand, and a new…

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition such as asthma can be life-changing for many people. As well as learning how to manage the disease, sufferers also have to examine their lifestyle to figure out if changes could benefit their health…

As asthma and rhinitis commonly co-exist, controlling the allergic reactions of rhinitis can help a child with asthma manage their symptoms more effectively and more easily. Take a think about the possible symptoms. If your child…

The myth that asthma pumps can increase the risk of prostate cancer may finally have been resolved, in a new large-scale study involving more than 17,000 men. According to newspapers, men who use inhalers to ease the symptoms of asthma…

Since smoking was banned in public places in 2007, asthmatic wellness has drastically improved. This is according to researchers from the University of Bath, who have found an annual 5% (1,900) fall in number of adult asthma sufferers…

The way in which the human rhinovirus wheezing illness interacts with your child’s genes may predispose him or her to asthma. This is according to researchers at the University of Chicago, whose study has shed light on how these wellness…

A new understanding has been brought to light concerning the common cause of respiratory tract infections in babies and young children. According to the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, they have found that respiratory syncytial…

It is too often a familiar story: struggling desperately to try to breathe, Anthony McGuinness sees his life flash before him. He was suffering from another asthma attack – and this one seemed to be as deadly as the others if not…

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a non-allergic hypersensitivity reaction that generally affects people between the age of 30 and 40  and affects more women than men. It has also been known to afflict children. Usually…

Paracetamol is one of the staples of the family medicine cabinet, a go-to standby for everything from headaches to aches and pains. However, a new study warns that the drug, an analgesic also known as acetaminophen, could actually lead to…

Spring cleaning might seem the ideal solution to ridding your home of the dust and mites that can trigger asthma and allergies. But there’s more to achieving an allergy-free home than simply dusting and vacuuming behind the sofa.…