Asthma, an unnecessary threat
According to a recent report 4 million cases of childhood asthma worldwide could be attributed to air pollution. Asthma is the most commonly reported non-infectious disease among children. It affects
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Allergies and Asthma
Where does indoor air pollution come from?
We talked recently about the sources of air pollution lurking in our homes. There are up to 60 causes of indoor air pollution. Some, like household cleaning products and scented
Protect yourself from INDOOR air pollution
We talked last week about ways you can protect yourself from outdoor air pollution. This week we’ll take a look at how, with a few changes around the home, we
Major Study Concludes Austin Air Purifiers Significantly Reduce Emergency Room Visits
In a unique study carried out by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a group of children diagnosed with asthma and who are regularly exposed to second hand tobacco smoke (SHS)
Childhood asthma linked to anxiety later on
There is increasing evidence linking childhood asthma to anxiety later on in life. Children with asthma are 2 to 3 times more likely to struggle with anxiety as adults. But
Keep Your Allergies and Asthma in Check This Fall
We often associate allergies with spring time. Trees and grasses pollenate, causing endless misery for allergy sufferers. However, fall is ragweed season, and that brings its own set of problems