Allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Learn how to better deal with this condition.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inherited skin condition that affects millions of Americans. The following quiz offers helpful facts about the condition.
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, you know that they cause similar symptoms.
Many people who have asthma also suffer from chronic sinusitis.
Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the eyes, nose, and throat when airborne irritants such as pollen or mold trigger allergy symptoms.
If you have asthma, does your dentist know? This is important for good oral health, especially if you use a corticosteroid inhaler.
The first symptoms of AAT deficiency usually are shortness of breath, wheezing following activity, and a decreased ability to exercise.
Most allergic reactions are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm."
Many people think of asthma as a childhood disease, but it often occurs as a new condition in older adults.
With proper asthma management and good prenatal care, most women with asthma can have healthy pregnancies.
Immunization against the viruses that cause influenza can prevent an infection or lessen its severity. Find out if you should be getting a flu shot each year.
Health care experts estimate that more than 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis each year. When a minor cold or allergy attack goes bad, it can progress to sinusitis, also called a sinus infection. Sinus infections can be acute (three weeks or less), chronic (three to eight weeks, or longer) or recurrent (several acute attacks in a year).
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin that can have a variety of causes. There are acute and chronic forms of eczema. Two common types of eczema are atopic and contact dermatitis.
Getting the flu can be serious business for people with asthma. That’s why it’s important to take steps to prevent it.
If you want to quit smoking but feel discouraged, don’t lose hope. Try taking a new perspective.
If you have asthma, you are at higher risk for osteoporosis. This is because common asthma drugs called glucocorticoids can decrease the amount of calcium your body absorbs from food and affect bone health, the National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases says. These medications also interfere with the production of sex hormones, which also can affect bone health, and cause muscle weakness, which can raise the risk for falls.