Immunotherapy against pollen allergy can help prevent asthma
Hamburg, Germany - Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere - and with it, a time of suffering for those who are susceptible to hay fever.About 10 million people in Germany are allergic to pollen, said the Association of German Allergists in Hamburg, northern...
Manage Allergies Year-round to Minimize Seasonal Symptoms
Runny nose, sneezing, itchiness, dark circles under the eyes, wheezing, coughing and congestion. "Classic allergies have classic symptoms," says Dr. Mark Greenwald, Vice President of the Asthma Society of Canada and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto....
Allergies pose Olympic hazards
CBC News - A Vancouver allergist says the 2010 Olympics will take place at the peak of the West Coast's tree-pollen season, which could present problems for both visitors and athletes. Olympic athletes need to be particularly careful. Use of over-the-counter allergy...
Volcanic ash may cause hazards for asthma patients: WHO
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) People suffering from asthma and other respiratory disorders must wear masks and stay indoors to avoid hazards caused by the volcanic ash erupting from Iceland, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.Daniel Epstein, spokesman of...
