Allergies and asthma can significantly impact a child's well-being and academic performance, but with proper preparation and management, they can thrive in the school environment.
Research over the past two years has shown that, contrary to early opinion, asthma doesn’t seem to make COVID-19 more severe or deadly for those who suffer from the disease.
Climate change has made pollen season longer and worse throughout North America - bad news for those who suffer with nasal allergies.
As wildfires continue to burn across western U.S. states, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke on their breathing.
You may not want to think about fall allergies, but if you start planning now, your allergy symptoms will likely be much less severe, and you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty the fall season brings.
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month – the perfect time to help your audience discover previously unknown facts about controlling asthma.
Two new studies expand on last year's LEAP study which showed that early introduction of peanuts in infants at high risk for allergy can prevent peanut allergy. ACAAI expert available to comment.
From dust mite infestations to mold and food allergens, college living can be harmful for students' health if the proper steps aren't taken.
According to a study released today in The New England Journal of Medicine, oral immunotherapy can desensitize children with an egg allergy ... but is this test treatment safe?
As the summer season approaches, allergens lurk in many places.
Expert alert - Free screening program helps people find out if they are at risk.
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures earlier this year, 2012 has been boasted as the worst year for allergies. Yet spring has more in store for allergy sufferers as pollen counts in areas of the country begin to peak.
The tragic death of journalist Anthony Shadid due to asthma and allergies underscores the realities of these serious diseases. Asthma is responsible for almost 4,000 deaths a year. An asthma attack is often triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust and animal dander.
Dr. Fineman is available to discuss how the warmer than usual winter season is affecting spring allergy sufferers. Is this happening just in southern states or throughout the country? Will the season last longer this year? When should you start taking your allergy medication? What can you do to find relief?
This week a seven-year-old elementary school student in Chesterfield County, Virginia, died after suffering an allergic reaction at school. Allergist Dr. Stanley Fineman, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, (ACAAI) is available to discuss the importance of immediate access to epinephrine.
With the coughing, sneezing and achy flu season upon us, new recommendations say that even those with egg allergies should receive the flu vaccine.
ACAAI president available for comment on proposed federal legislation encouraging schools to make epinephrine available.
Expert alert - expert available to discuss how high heat hampers breathing.
Allergist can comment on food allergy study to be published in Pediatrics.
Allergist available to discuss new CDC report on increase in asthma and availability of free screenings to get disease under control.
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