Watching someone struggle to breathe during an asthma attack is frightening. The instinct to help is strong, but without knowing what to do, bystanders can feel completely helpless or, in some cases, accidentally make things worse. This guide is for the people standing beside someone in that moment: a parent, a friend, a coworker, a...
As students head back to school, parents and educators face the important task of creating a safe environment for children with allergies and asthma. A comprehensive school allergy management plan is essential to protect students and ensure they can focus on learning without health concerns.Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center has compiled this essential back to...
Many of us start each new year with resolutions to get in better shape or become healthier. As gyms fill with new members and people take up new workout routines, those with asthma often face a unique challenge: how to stay active without triggering breathing difficulties.You may find that some days you can do moderate...
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, North Carolina residents eagerly anticipate the beautiful fall season. However, for many, this time of year also brings the challenge of seasonal allergies. Understanding and managing fall allergies is more crucial than ever, especially as climate change continues to impact pollen production and allergy seasons.
After decades of struggling to find a long-term solution for asthma, Terri, a patient of Roopen R. Patel, MD, at Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center is living without constant asthma symptoms for the first time in her life. Terri’s asthma symptoms began when she was an infant. She stopped breathing, and would have to be...
According to the American Lung Association, 37 million Americans live with chronic lung disease like asthma or COPD. For these individuals, becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, the pandemic virus that causes COVID-19, can seriously exacerbate the symptoms of their underlying condition.As we continue to learn about the pandemic virus and the illness it causes, we are...
When most people think about air pollution, they think about smog or car emissions. But the air inside your home can be just as dangerous, especially for individuals with asthma and allergies. Pollutants like pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, and chemical odors can worsen symptoms, making it harder to manage your health.At Carolina Asthma...
If you have asthma and/or winter allergies, you might be a little hesitant to fully engage in all the holiday cheer. While family and friends are out merrymaking, you must wonder, will scented candles or the smell of pine from a Christmas tree trigger your asthma or allergies? Or if you have food allergies, are...
Unfortunately, anxiety can heighten an asthma sufferers’ asthma symptoms. For those with asthma, both adults and kids, there is more going on during an asthma attack than constricted breathing.Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center’s Gray Norris, MD board-certified Allergy and Immunology physician shares his thoughts on asthma and anxiety:“Any sort of breathing problems can result in a...
Watching someone struggle to breathe during an asthma attack is frightening. The instinct to help is strong, but without knowing what to do, bystanders can feel completely helpless or, in some cases, accidentally make things worse. This guide is for the people standing beside someone in that moment: a parent, a friend, a coworker, a... 
As students head back to school, parents and educators face the important task of creating a safe environment for children with allergies and asthma. A comprehensive school allergy management plan is essential to protect students and ensure they can focus on learning without health concerns.Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center has compiled this essential back to... 
Many of us start each new year with resolutions to get in better shape or become healthier. As gyms fill with new members and people take up new workout routines, those with asthma often face a unique challenge: how to stay active without triggering breathing difficulties.You may find that some days you can do moderate... 
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, North Carolina residents eagerly anticipate the beautiful fall season. However, for many, this time of year also brings the challenge of seasonal allergies. Understanding and managing fall allergies is more crucial than ever, especially as climate change continues to impact pollen production and allergy seasons. 
After decades of struggling to find a long-term solution for asthma, Terri, a patient of Roopen R. Patel, MD, at Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center is living without constant asthma symptoms for the first time in her life. Terri’s asthma symptoms began when she was an infant. She stopped breathing, and would have to be... 
According to the American Lung Association, 37 million Americans live with chronic lung disease like asthma or COPD. For these individuals, becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, the pandemic virus that causes COVID-19, can seriously exacerbate the symptoms of their underlying condition.As we continue to learn about the pandemic virus and the illness it causes, we are... 
When most people think about air pollution, they think about smog or car emissions. But the air inside your home can be just as dangerous, especially for individuals with asthma and allergies. Pollutants like pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, and chemical odors can worsen symptoms, making it harder to manage your health.At Carolina Asthma... 
If you have asthma and/or winter allergies, you might be a little hesitant to fully engage in all the holiday cheer. While family and friends are out merrymaking, you must wonder, will scented candles or the smell of pine from a Christmas tree trigger your asthma or allergies? Or if you have food allergies, are... 
Unfortunately, anxiety can heighten an asthma sufferers’ asthma symptoms. For those with asthma, both adults and kids, there is more going on during an asthma attack than constricted breathing.Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center’s Gray Norris, MD board-certified Allergy and Immunology physician shares his thoughts on asthma and anxiety:“Any sort of breathing problems can result in a...