Month: July 2007
Nurses at Higher Risk for Occupational Asthma
Nursing in Practice reports that nurses are twice as likely as members of the general public to suffer from occupational asthma. A nine-year, global study showed that nurses had a 122% excessive asthma risk. Researchers say that this increased risk…
Sick Children May Be Better Off Without Antibiotics
According to US News & World Report, treatment with antibiotics may be useless when it comes to some children's conditions – and antibiotics may even make matters worse. A recent study indicates that the use of antibiotics for any purpose…
Planning a Vacation for a Child with Asthma
The Moorpark Acorn recently published an article about planning family vacations for a child with asthma. Here are some tips: Check the weather at the destination. Extreme hot and cold can trigger asthma attacks. Check pollen and mold counts, too.…
Nasal Tube May Replace Mask for Sleep Apnea Treatment
According to medpage today, nasal cannula may replace bulky continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks in the treatment of sleep apnea. The nasal cannula delivers warm, humidified air, which can significantly reduce the symptoms of mild obstructive sleep apnea. ‘We…
Geographic Differences in Auto Injector Prescriptions – Sunlight, Vitamin D & Allergies
A study published in the July 2007 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests strong variation in the occurence of anaphlyaxis between northern and southern U.S. states, reports the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Southern…
Gas Ovens & Indoor Air Quality
More than half of kitchens with gas ovens exceed the World Health Organization guidelines for annual exposure to nitrogen dioxide.
Why Are Yawns Contagious?
Even though this topic is not directly related to allergies, I just have to blog about it because this is something I've wondered about my entire life, and I've never heard a satisfactory explanation until now… (And, while this topic…
If You’re Allergic to Nail Polish…
If you’re allergic to nail polish, you can still have great-looking, healthy nails without using it. Linda McCloud of beyondallergy.com writes that nail polish smells so strongly because of the phthalates, solvents, formaldehydes, fragrances, preservatives, and dyes. That’s a lot…
Study Suggests One in Four People Allergic to Cats
In a shocking article, PetClub UK reports that a recent study at Imperial College in London suggests that household cats trigger allergic reactions in 25% of people! Cat dander is one of the smallest, lightest, and stickiest allergens. Researchers admit…
Natural Allergy Relief Tips from WebMD
WebMD's Allergies Health Center examines several natural allergy relief methods: Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) – Dr. Hardy says that butterbur ‘has had some very impressive clinical trial results.’ In one study, this European herb was just as effective as a popular…
Breathing Exercises Cut Asthma Symptoms by a Third
According to The Independent, breathing exercises can cut asthma symptoms by a third. The Papworth Method is a sequence of breathing and relaxation exercises that was developed in England in the 1960s. The technique was recently test in a randomized,…
One Out of Ten North Americans Now Has Asthma
Medical News Today reports that one out of ten people in North American now suffers from asthma. (That's around 35.5 million people!) Since the 1960s, the rate of asthma among North American children has increased each decade by as much…
Birch Pollen & Soy Allergy Cross Reactions
Newsfood.com reports that certain proteins in birch pollen and soy beans are so similar that people who are allergic to birch pollen may experience an allergic reaction after eating soy; this is known as cross allergy or oral allergy syndrome.…
Animal Lovers Overcome Pet Allergies with Environmental Control
eMaxHealth published one of our recent press releases and reports that pet owners can reduce pet allergies with new environmental control products like Allergy Armor Ultra bedding, the Pet Machine air purifier, and the Dyson DC17 Animal vacuum cleaner. Visit…
Cat Dander May Be Harmful to All Allergy Sufferers
Live Science reports that cat dander may be harmful to adults with any type of allergy – even if they're not specifically allergic to cat dander. ‘Exposure to cats is more of a problem than was thought,’ says study author,…