Advocating for Food Allergies...It's all part of that overreacting that our body does to harmless allergens.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?...Exposure to an allergen, either food or environmental, can trigger EoE symptoms.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Welcome to Summer... with Asthma!...Common summer allergens are mold, pollens, and insect stings.... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips to Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma Control...Common allergens that trigger asthma symptoms include: Some allergens are present year-round in your environment, while others tend to be more seasonal... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Complications of Severe Asthma...Other causes may include medical non-adherence, allergen exposure, irritant inhalation and insufficient use of inhaled and oral corticosteroids.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Tests...However, a positive allergy test does not always mean the allergen causes your asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Diet Management for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)...This reaction can be triggered by both food allergens and non-food allergens, like pollen. A few different drugs are used to treat EoE.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Asthma...Today, extrinsic asthma is generally referred to as the asthma subgroup allergic asthma, and this is regardless of the allergens involved.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Risk Factors...This may be because urban areas have higher levels of pest allergens and indoor pollutants.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Take the Allergies In America Survey!...For example, respiratory allergies can sour a spring day, insect allergens can come on suddenly, and latex, food, and medical allergens can bring great... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Carpet and Asthma: What’s The Deal?...This is because carpet may harbor pollutants, such as dust mites, pollen, animal dander, and other allergens.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Food Allergies and Respiratory Symptoms...Although I try to poke around my food, it is best and safest not to eat anything that may have come into contact with any known allergens.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Outdoor Allergens, Pollution, and Weather...For people with asthma, inhaling these allergens can cause an immune reaction that narrows the airways.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What is Allergic Asthma?...Common allergens include dust mites, cockroach urine, animal dander, pollen, and mold spores.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Literal Hay Allergy: Digging for Details!...Did that allergen also affect your asthma? Share your experience in the comments.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Food Chemicals That May Cause Asthma Symptoms...Food chemicals and additives are not typically listed as allergens like the common allergens on a food label.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Asthma Through the Winter...And for sensitive people, indoor allergens can be just as bothersome allergy and asthma triggers as outdoor allergens.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Prevention and Control Medications...Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases after you are exposed to an allergen.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Mucus Management...Exposure to allergens can cause the body to produce more mucus than normal.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Bronchodilators And Their Role In Asthma Treatment...Most often, this happens in reaction to coming into contact with an allergen, such as pollen, pet dander, dust, or mold.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments