Archive for October, 2008
Noxious Gas Stove Emissions Worse Asthma Symptoms In Young Children
Johns Hopkins scientists report that high levels of a noxious gas from stoves can be added to the list of indoor pollutants that aggravate asthma symptoms of inner-city children, especially preschoolers. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an irritating and toxic form of nitrogen oxide gas, is most prevalent in industrial zones but also found at higher levels [...]
Protect Your Child From Asthma
When your child has asthma, as a parent it is your responsibility to ensure s/he knows exactly what is going on. It may not be scary for him when it starts, but as the time goes by, s/he may become worried and depressed, if s/he doesn’t understand the whys and wherefores. As your child will [...]
Latex Hides In Unexpected Places, Experts Warn
Inadvertent exposure to latex poses a “serious health risk to millions of Americans,” Dr. Donald H. Beezhold, chair of the Latex Allergy Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) warns. Allergic reactions to latex — which can range from a poison ivy-like rash to life-threatening anaphylaxis — are common in hospitals [...]
Parents’ Expectations Influence Children’s Asthma
According to new research, children with asthma whose parents have high expectations for their ability to function normally, are less likely to have symptoms than other children dealing with the condition. A new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Boston University, has found parents’ expectations and perceptions are key [...]
Hypoallergenic Floors For An Allergy-Free House
Do you suffer from allergies? When you or any member of your family suffers from an allergy, it is essential to consider certain preventative steps to remove the obvious sources of allergens from your house. The flooring of your house, in particular, has a definite impact on your allergy symptoms. So you need to be [...]
Society’s Lack Of Food Allergies Impacts Those Afflicted With Food Allergies
The level of knowledge and understanding of children with food allergies varies significantly across three key groups: pediatricians and family physicians, the general public and families who have a child with food allergies. The research group, led by Ruchi Gupta, MD MPH, found that misconceptions around food allergy are prevalent among the general public; parents [...]
