What are the signs you need to get your asthma under control? It’s a familiar story to allergists. They meet a patient with asthma who, when asked if their asthma is well controlled says, “Absolutely.” But once the patient has answered a few more questions, it is...
Think outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health Want to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day but you’re just not sure how? Show your valentine you can creatively keep their allergies and asthma in mind while filling the day with affection. If...
Don’t say “resolutions” – just assign yourself a few tasks We’re a few weeks into 2023, and your New Year’s resolutions might already be feeling overwhelming and guilt-inducing. Instead of grand resolutions, what about assigning yourself a few tasks to keep your...
A little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy You may be looking forward to holiday traditions and good food, but those with allergies and asthma might be concerned about dust-covered decorations, pet dander, food allergies and making...
Breeze through the holidays and skip the sneezing and wheezing With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to admit the holiday season is almost upon us. While some people fling open their arms and welcome the merriment, those with allergies and asthma sometimes...
For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens, so parents must be on the lookout. The ingredients can change depending on the size, so while...
