Can Foods Trigger Asthma?
What is asthma?
Asthma is a long-term or chronic lung disease where the lungs can become inflamed causing narrowing of the airways making it significantly difficult to breath. Symptoms of asthma usually include chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing.
Foods Causing Asthma
Different foods would rarely cause asthma. However, some symptoms of an allergic reaction with foods can be very similar to asthma symptoms and be a source of confusion. It is important to know if you have any… READ MORE →
Different Types of Asthma
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways in the lungs to get inflamed and narrow making it difficult to breath. Asthma symptoms causes shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. The range of asthma symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can occur rarely to every single day. During an asthma attack, the symptoms get worse and it is extremely difficult to breath. Asthma can affect all age groups and often begins in childhood. However, that is not always the… READ MORE →
Asthma New Year’s Resolution
It’s a new year and everyone is making a New Year’s resolution. Many people choose to lose weight, eat healthier, or focus more on themselves. If you have asthma, consider choosing a New Year’s resolution that centers on improving your asthma symptoms. Seeking ways to help manage your asthma is a good thing to control your symptoms. Let us take a look at some asthma specific resolutions to help you manage our asthma in the new year.
10 Asthma Resolutions
- Remember to avoid your… READ MORE →
Asthma and Allergy To-dos
The new year is here! Everyone is preparing for a great year. Many people are hitting the gym and eating better to lose weight and become healthier. Other people are making new years resolutions to better themselves and others have things to accomplish to prepare for the coming year. If you have asthma and allergies, there are a… READ MORE →
Do I Have An Allergy?
Most people know if they have an allergy. However, it is not always apparent for everyone. Differentiating an allergy from a non-allergic condition is not always as straightforward as one might think. Knowing what distinguishes an allergy from what is not will help you resolve what is ailing you and can mean finding a cure and faster relief.
Allergic Reaction
An allergic reaction occurs when the body mounts an immune response to something that is usually harmless to the body. Most allergy… READ MORE →
Going Away for Christmas with Asthma
Christmas holiday is a season when many people travel to see family and friends, both near and far. If you’re planning to go away on a trip this Christmas, then it is important to plan ahead and be prepared for your travels. Planning what is ahead will help prevent any issues or problems with your asthma along the way and assist you to make the most of the traveling and festivities. Let’s take a look at some tips to help…
READ MORE →Christmas Tree Allergies
It is the holidays and Christmas is around the corner. People are getting ready for Christmas by finishing their shopping and gift wrapping. Everyone also already has their Christmas decorations up, along with their Christmas tree. Christmas trees are a must to complete the holiday spirit and décor. Have you ever wondered how long it takes to grow a real Christmas tree or where your artificial one comes from? Here we will take a look at a brief background on real and artificial Christmas trees. We…
READ MORE →Common Christmas Asthma Triggers
During Christmas time, you will probably be attending many Christmas holiday parties or events. Just because you have asthma does not mean that you should not have a great time during this Christmas time. Here we have listed some of the most common things that can trigger an asthma attack during the holidays.
Common Asthma Triggers During Christmas
Open Fires: Smoke is a very common trigger for many people with asthma. Open first usually create a lot of smoke that can trigger an asthma attack. If…
READ MORE →Food Allergies During the Holidays
Fall season is filled with turkey, pumpkin spice and family gatherings. The holidays usually bring together friends and families to feast. Everyone comes from near and far to spend time with one another and catch up. This is a time when a lot of food is prepared and consumed. The holiday season may mean that you are dinning away from home, attending parties, and having foods only served during special occasions.
There are various types of foods that can cause food allergies. But…
READ MORE →Fall Allergies: What to Know
We usually associate allergies with the springtime, when flowers bloom and pollen count is high. Springtime allergies are well known, but fall allergies are just as serious and are less recognized. Fall allergy symptoms are similar to springtime allergies. The symptoms between springtime and fall allergies are no different from one another. Fall symptoms can include itchy nose and eyes, watery eyes, runny nose, headaches, rashes, hives, nasal congestion, itchy throat, and sneezing.
Causes of Fall allergies
There are a few things that can…
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