Eczema is more than a single skin condition
Eczema, known also as atopic dematitis, is more than a single skin condition, but is a broad term that deals with several ailments, all of which affect the skin , causing dry, itchy and inflamed skin. Other common types are contact dermatitis and dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). The typical features of all the different forms are: […]
When a Chronic Cough Won’t Quit
When someone you love keeps coughing, it can become the everyday soundtrack of life. Lying at night listening to every rasp and rattle, trying to decide whether it’s “normal” or whether you should be doing something more!. By the second week, the worry starts to creep in sideways. You know that the last thing they […]
Managing Allergies and Breathing Problems with Antihistamines
As a middle-aged mother and grandmother, I’ve spent countless spring days longing to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, only to be sidelined by my allergies. There’s nothing more frustrating than heading out for a walk only to have my chest tighten, breathing become difficult, and a wheezing fit follow soon after. What starts as […]
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
We’re drawing attention to National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this month. Every year in May, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) introduces a program of education and information that aims to raise awareness of these widely prevalent ailments. May was very intentionally chosen as the focus of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness […]
Treating heavy coughs
Many years ago, my then five-year-old son was diagnosed as asthmatic. This was a major shock; at that time, effective treatments were only just starting to appear on the broader market. Our earliest signs were that our family doctor treated our son for his heavy cough about three to four times every winter. When asthma […]
Seasonal allergies are coming earlier and lasting longer
Many people have allergies that last all year round that are triggered by specific substances, like cat hair, snake venom, insect bites, peanuts, wheat, soy, shellfish, and even common foods like eggs and milk. These persistent reactions go under the heading of perennial allergies. As well, there are many millions of people in the United […]
