Allergists Sniff Out the Truth About Pet Allergy ReliefIf someone in your home has symptoms of pet allergies, you may wash the dog twice a week, steam clean your carpet or treat your pet with sprays or drops to reduce shedding, but is there any evidence that these measures help? Asthma and Allergy Free VacationsIf you're planning a vacation, and you or your child have allergies or asthma, proper planning can help you keep sneezes, sniffles, wheezing and coughing under control. Use the following tips as a checklist from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) to make sure that allergy misery doesn't derail your vacation fun. Say 'BahHumbug!' to Allergy,Asthma TriggersPreparing your home for the holidays, whether you're dusting off a Christmas wreath or unpacking a Menorah, can turn a festive time into a miserable one for allergy and asthma sufferers. Beware of Stinging Insects This SummerStinging insects are as much a part of summer as pool parties and picnics. But beware, stings from insects — including honey bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants — send more than half a million people each year to hospitals and cause at least 50 deaths. |