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ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND COPD CARE
How to Use an Inhaler
Up to 90 percent of patients don’t know how to use their asthma inhaler, and they might be getting the wrong dose and have more side effects.
Category,
ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND COPD CARE
Do You Have Histamine Intolerance?
If you get diarrhea, congestion, or other unexplained symptoms from certain foods — but don’t appear to be allergic on skin prick tests — you may have a condition called histamine intolerance.
How to Lower the Cost of an EpiPen
Molds are found everywhere in the environment, both indoors and outdoors, and throughout the year.
Can You Stop Taking Asthma Medication?
A surprising number of adults diagnosed with asthma may not actually have the disease – but stopping asthma medication without knowing for sure can be dangerous.
What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, most common among smokers, includes several lung problems. Learn more.
Side Effects of Amoxicillin
Many children are susceptible to the uncommon side effects of amoxicillin, used to treat bacterial infections, but they may outgrow their allergies as adults.
Lose Weight to Help Manage Your Asthma
Obesity makes asthma worse, and it may be a risk factor in fatal attacks. But you can turn your health around if you lose weight. Here’s how.
Allergy to Pollen
Sneezing outdoors? Are your eyes watery and itchy? You might have an allergy to pollen, often treatable with drugstore remedies. Here’s what you can do about it.
What Is Gluten Intolerance?
There are three types of allergies to gluten. Here's what you need to know about gluten intolerance and how you can manage it.
Peanut Allergy Symptoms
Recognizing peanut allergy symptoms could save the life of you or your child. Even a mild reaction can be a warning of future life-threatening anaphylaxis.
What Is Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome?
Asthma-COPD overlap may be common, but doctors are debating exactly how to define and treat it. Here's what you should know.
What Is Asthma?
What is asthma? You have asthma if your airways sometimes become inflamed and grow narrow, which causes wheezing. An asthma attack can happen suddenly and be dangerous.
Hypoallergenic Dogs Don’t Cause Fewer Allergic Symptoms
You’ll see advertisements and news stories about how certain dogs are safer for people with allergies — they’re not true.