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 […]