Frequently Asked Questions about Allergies & Asthma

What is a stinging insect allergy? Each year millions of Americans are stung by bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire [...]

What is rhinitis? Often referred to as nasal allergies, rhinitis occurs when a person inhales allergens. This may lead to [...]

You're coughing and sneezing and tired and achy. You think that you might be getting a cold. Later, when the [...]

Percutaneous (prick) testing, intradermal testing and RAST testing are the methods used to determine what allergens people are allergic to. [...]

Increasing evidence indicates that uncontrolled asthma is a possible threat to maternal and fetal survival and fetal growth. The goals [...]

Exercise Induced Asthma Symptoms Up to 85% of asthmatics have symptoms of wheezing during or following exercise. In addition, many [...]

Occupational asthma is generally defined as a respiratory disorder directly related to inhaling fumes, gases, or dust while "on the [...]

During an asthma attack, the following happen: The muscle surrounding the airway tightens. The lining of the airways become swollen. [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions