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A complete resource for anyone that is affected by food allergies, environmental allergies, and asthma.

Turn on the Air Cleaner and Enjoy the View

Turn on the Air Cleaner and Enjoy the View

Sunday November 13, 2011

We live in a world full of obstacles for those of us with allergies. Everywhere we go, we’re bombarded with things that trigger any number of allergic symptoms, from mild sneezing to a full blown anaphylactic emergency.

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Affected by Asthma: A Look at Seniors’ Emotional Well-being and Quality of Life

Affected by Asthma: A Look at Seniors’ Emotional Well-being and Quality of Life

Wednesday December 28, 2011

A study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston discussed how depression and emotional well-being greatly affect asthma control and quality of life for the senior adult population suffering with asthma.

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Latest Allergy News

Cause of rare immune disease identified: Genetic mutation leads to cold allergy, immune deficiency and autoimmunity

January 11, 2012

Investigators have identified a genetic mutation in three unrelated families that causes a rare immune disorder characterized by excessive and impaired immune function. Symptoms of this condition include immune deficiency, autoimmunity, inflammatory skin disorders and cold-induced hives, a condition known as cold urticaria.

Increased risk of developing asthma by age of three after Cesarean

January 10, 2012

A new study supports previous findings that children delivered by Cesarean section have an increased risk of developing asthma.

Memo to pediatricians: Allergy tests are no magic bullets for diagnosis, experts say

December 26, 2011

An advisory from two leading allergists urges clinicians to use caution when ordering allergy tests and to avoid making a diagnosis based solely on test results.

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