Allergy Shots – Build Up Tolerance to Prevent Reactions
Denise DeWitt- Many allergy sufferers take pills or use nose sprays to help ease their symptoms. There is no true "cure" for allergies, but many people have found allergen immunotherapy, or allergy shots to be the next best thing.When something that you are allergic...
Asthma sufferers more at risk of swine flu
MILWAUKEE, Apr 28, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Those who have asthma or other respiratory conditions should be aware they are at higher risk from swine flu, U.S. asthma specialists advise."As with other influenza viruses, this virus typically attacks the respiratory...
Fido fact or fiction: The truth about hypoallergenic pets
For many, dogs are man's best friends. But for people with pet allergies, dogs and cats can be their worst enemies.Still, many individuals whose noses resemble Old Faithful whenever Fido walks into the room are still able to keep pets in their homes, as many dog and...
Flying allergy sufferers question new pet policy
Star business columnist James Daw took some of your questions about Air Canada's decision to allow pets in aircraft cabins and found answers on the airline's website. Questions he could not find answers to were forwarded to Air Canada and the company's answers are...