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Have an Egg Allergy? Eat Cake!

by Aimee Amodio

05 Aug 2008 12:30 PM

Similar to the heated milk study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, a group of researchers from the University of Athens looked at a way to desensitize children with egg allergies.

Warm Milk May Not Trigger Milk Allergy

by Aimee Amodio

04 Aug 2008 12:30 PM

A study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York looked at children with milk allergies. One hundred children with milk allergies participated in the study.

Asthma May Be an Issue for Athletes in Beijing

by Aimee Amodio

29 Jun 2008 07:16 AM

Olympic athletes with exercise-induced asthma may face two problems at the Games in Beijing: competing in one of the most polluted cities in the world and finding an asthma medication that is allowed under anti-doping regulations.

Watch Out for Food Allergies at Summer Fairs

by Aimee Amodio

18 Jun 2008 02:47 PM

My friend who has celiac disease will be joining me at a craft fair this weekend -- and I'm concerned that he may have a hard time finding something safe to eat. Fairs, picnics, ball games, barbeques, and other summer gatherings can be a tough place for people with food allergies.

Bed in a Plastic Bag

by Aimee Amodio

18 May 2008 12:22 PM

When I was little, I had a very hard time with allergies. I was five (and my brother was three) when we first started scratch tests to figure out what we were allergic to. Among the laundry list of allergens were dust mites. Dust mites are pervasive little critters.

100 Worst Cities for Spring Allergies

by Aimee Amodio

28 Apr 2008 07:51 PM

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released the 2008 list of the worst cities for spring allergies.

New Advice For Children's Allergies

by Aimee Amodio

04 Mar 2008 07:50 PM

Worrying about your children developing allergies? You aren't alone. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently took a new look at pregnancy, breast-feeding, and allergies.

Asthma Camps

by Aimee Amodio

24 Jan 2008 10:59 AM

A study from the University of California's San Diego School of Medicine shows that for children with asthma, attending a special camp can help improve asthma management skills.

An Unexpected Reaction

by Aimee Amodio

21 Jan 2008 06:13 PM

I discovered mold underneath the sink in my bathroom last week. Living in a very high humidity area like the Pacific Northwest -- that's not a big surprise. I did some research on how to clean it up and prepared myself to tackle the growth.

Dealing with Dust Mites

by Aimee Amodio

06 Jan 2008 04:53 PM

Dust mites are popular... as far as allergens go. These tiny critters are to blame for allergies in a lot of people (myself included). So how do you keep the dust mites out of your upholstery and bedding? Here are some tips. Wash your pillows quarterly.



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