Articles about Allergy/Immunology
Gazing out your window, you see the beauty of the spring – the flowers are in bloom, the trees are full and you can almost hear the light buzzing of bees pollinating your flourishing plants. Spring represents new beginnings and the return of weather that beckons you outside. But for some people, remaining active out […]
It’s that time again. Warmer weather, longer days and blossoming flowers abound, bringing people out from their winter hibernation and into the glory days of spring and summer. Unfortunately, it also brings some unwelcomed problems for many people – allergies. It’s estimated that more than 50 million people in the United States alone suffer from […]
Whether we’re talking pet dander, dust or dairy products, allergens are everywhere. For those who struggle with allergies on a regular basis, it can be a daunting experience. Fortunately, there are a number of things to know about allergy relief, and educating yourself for your own sake or your child’s is more important than ever. […]
No, you are not imagining a rise in peanut allergies since you were a child. Eight foods comprise 90 percent of food allergies, “The most common being milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanut and tree nut, and fish and shellfish,” said Dr. Meredith Moore, a physician with Charleston Allergy and Asthma. “Peanuts constitute 30 percent,” she […]
Both Kids & Adults A variety of things come to mind when you hear the words inhaler, heaving, gasp and wheezing. Many people think of asthma as a problem that primarily affects children. But, in fact, asthma is a chronic disease that plagues both children and adults, and its symptoms or triggers are so varied […]
Frequent infections, unusual infections or infections that are difficult to clear might seem to be just a frustrating health problem – but they actually may be your body’s way of telling you that your immune system is weak. When your immune system is not up to par, it opens the door for bacteria, viruses and […]