Is stress making my allergies worse? YES
Stress, anxiety, and depression are known to flare up asthma and eczema. The relationship between stress and allergies, the third component of the atopic triad, is not as well understood. Stress and Allergy Flares In a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, …
Women’s Health: Latex-Free Condom Alternatives
Latex allergy poses problems for couples searching for safe and effective contraception. What are the symptoms that a woman is allergic to latex condoms? Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to a latex condom are vaginal itching and swelling within minutes after use. A serious …
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Is anaphylaxis care extending past the ER visit? Troubling statistics!
So you experienced a severe allergic reaction and needed treatment in the ER or urgent care. You feel much better, but what’s next? Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate action. Patients who present to the ER with a severe allergic reaction should be …
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Allergy & Asthma Network Partners with American Latex Allergy Association
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, a leading nonprofit patient education organization, is pleased to announce that its Anaphylaxis Community Expert (ACE) volunteer program is partnering with the American Latex Allergy Association (ALAA) to increase awareness about life-threatening latex allergies. Latex allergies impact 8-12% …
Indoor allergies at school and home: How to prepare!
In this month’s issue of Montana Parent magazine, I focus on preparing for indoor allergy season. Soon the more prominent outdoor allergen exposures like pollen will be waning. In fact, in the U.S. people spend about 90% of their time indoors. As children return to …
Free Webinar on Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings
Allergy & Asthma Network Announces Free Webinar on Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 pm Eastern time The Allergy & Asthma Network, a leading nonprofit patient education organization, invites you to join its “2014 Venom Allergy 101” webinar on July 24, …
Declare your Independence from Allergies!
This 4th of July weekend is a time to celebrate our country’s freedom, liberty and independence! That means getting outdoors and enjoying fireworks, baseball, parades, rodeos, and firing up the grill for hot dogs. In Montana, individuals with grass pollen allergy may cringe at the …
Mosquitoes; how to prevent them from biting!
It is mosquito season as I sit on my porch watching these mini-vampires hover over me and my laptop. The problem with mosquito bites is: Transmission of infections: West Nile Virus: there are more than 1 infection per 100,000 people in Montana. St. Louis encephalitis …
Pollen it’s everywhere!
In the summer 2014 issue of Montana Parent magazine, I review the finer points of pollen. I highlight the following: Pollen: How big is it? Where does it come from? Where is it found? How can one avoid pollen? Let’s be practical, this is NOT …
A New Treatment for Grass Pollen Allergy that is NOT a Shot!
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first sublingual (under the tongue tablet) allergen extract called Oralair. This is for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), with or without conjunctivitis (eye itching, swelling, redness, puffiness), that is caused by grass pollens. …