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Worst Jobs for People with Asthma

Working in a dusty warehouse is one of the worst jobs for people with asthma

Asthma involves chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing. With an effective asthma treatment plan the symptoms can be managed. However, certain triggers can exacerbate asthma issues. This is why it’s important to live and work in environments that are healthy and asthma-trigger free. Below you …

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How is Asthma in Adults Diagnosed?

How is Asthma in Adults Diagnosed?

For most folks, we usually diagnose asthma in childhood. Then each person learns to manage it uniquely as an adult. However, it is not unheard of for adults to be diagnosed with asthma after age 20, especially if certain breathing problems are new. A lot of asthma triggers relate to allergies which most folks with …

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Teaching Kids About Their Allergies

Doctor and mother teaching kids about their allergies

Dangerous childhood allergies can be a parent’s worst nightmare. On one hand, you want your child to grow up carefree in a world where they are free to explore. On the other hand, it is your responsibility to keep them safe from food products and other materials that seem perfectly harmless to everyone else while …

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Can Weather Affect Child Asthma

Child with asthma affected by weather in winter

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children as it impacts roughly 6.1 million children under the age of 18. Having an effective action plan can help your child effectively manage their symptoms. With the winter weather right around the corner it makes sense to wonder, can whether affect child asthma? Below you will …

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Anatomy of a Childhood Lung

Concept image of a childhood lung

Anybody dealing with pulmonary issues must visit a lung care specialist to get proper treatment. While people of all ages can visit the same doctor, there is a big difference in the way lungs are treated depending on how old the patient is. A lot of parents don’t know that the anatomy of a childhood …

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Are Allergies Genetic?

Woman sneezing and wondering if allergies are genetic

Although the genetic component of allergies is not absolute, scientific evidence suggests that it does play a role. Currently, researchers estimate that the odds of a child having allergies when one of their biological parents has allergies are about 50%. Are Allergies Genetic? If both biological parents have allergies, the chance increases to about 75%. …

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Top Allergy Myths

allergy myths are not only wrong, but dangerous.

More than 50 million Americans experience allergies on an annual basis. Allergies can negatively impact your daily life and lead to more serious issues. In fact, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. However, not everything you read or hear about allergies is true so it’s important to talk …

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Are Allergy Tests Accurate?

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About one in six Americans have allergies. They range in severity from mild to life-threatening, but practically all allergic reactions feature respiratory and dermatological symptoms. In fact, allergies are a common asthma trigger, which is one of many reasons you may choose to have an allergy test. Now, are allergy tests accurate? Are Allergy Tests …

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Types of Lung Diseases and Their Causes

Lung health is highly important due to the integral role your lungs play in your overall health and daily life. Lung diseases are common and impact millions of people across the globe. Now, lung disease may be caused by infections, genetics, smoking, or a variety of other factors. Below are some of the common types …

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Can Infants Have Asthma?

An infant who has asthma.

Can infants have asthma? Most children with asthma show symptoms before their fifth birthday. In fact, it isn’t uncommon for susceptible children to experience asthma symptoms in infancy. Sadly, asthma can be very dangerous for infants and toddlers for several reasons. Nonverbal children are unable to clearly communicate the root of their distress Small children …

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