Month: August 2007
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) vs. Asthma
According to HULIQ.com, new research shows that some children are likely being misdiagnosed with asthma. Asthma is, without a doubt, the most common chronic condition facing children, but many children who are diagnosed with asthma in emergency room settings may…
Allergy Alert: ‘Death by Chocolate’ Cookies Recalled
In an ironic twist, Atlanta-based company Bella Cucina has recalled its ‘Death by Chocolate’ cookies because of undelcared walnuts. People who have an allergy to walnuts are at-risk for life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat these products. According to the…
Penicillin Allergy More Common in Women
Scientific American reports that penicillin allergy is more common in women than men, according to the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The study found than penicillin allergy is more likely to develop in women, even after factoring in the…
Moth Allergen & Contact Dermatitis
The Open Press reports that common moths can be just as damaging as dust mites when it comes to allergic skin conditions. One study found that 60 percent of people who react to dust mites are also sensitive to moth…
Laser Printers & Indoor Air Quality
The Indoor Air Quality Commission Newsletter reports that some laser printers can generate the same amount of ultra-fine particles as tobacco smoke! Breathing in these tiny particles can irritate the lungs and, over time, lead to more severe conditions like…
Wedding Planning for Allergy Sufferers
Don’t let your allergies ruin your big day! To make sure you say, ‘I do’ instead of ‘achoo,’ follow these wedding planning tips from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI): If you are still in the planning…
Atlanta Air Quality Hits Danger Zone with Ozone
For the third day in a row, the city of Atlanta (home of achoo! ALLERGY) faces a Code Red smog alert, which means that the air is unhealthy for everyone. With temperatures in the high 90s and heat indexes over…
Researcher Discovers Drug That May Cure All Allergies
According to Daily Express and ScienceDaily, researchers have discovered a ground-breaking drug – a protein that blocks the inflammatory action of mast cells and has the potential to cure all allergic diseases. Mast cells are found in the eye, nose,…
Free Allergy Screenings in Atlanta
Piedmont Ear, Nose, Throat & Related Allergy is currently offering FREE ALLERGY SCREENINGS for a limited time! The free screenings include allergy testing for grass (Bermuda, Bahia, Fescue, Johnson), weeds (Short Ragweed, English Plantain, Red-Root Pigweed, Sorrel, Lamb
Body Piercings Increase Nickel Allergies
I've blogged about temporary tattoos that could bring on allergies, and now, according to the CourierPost Online, the popularity of body piercing has led to a rise in nickel allergies. Nickel is often one of the metals present in piercing…
Are Genetically Modified Foods Behind the Increase in Food Allergies?
The Non-Toxic Times Newsletter reports that some people in the scientific community think that the startling, inexplicable rise in food allergies in recent years can be traced to genetically modified foods. Thirty years ago, food allergies were rare, but now…