Allergy Shots: Are They Right For You?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Allergy shots are not a cure for allergies, but for the right patient, they can relieve nagging symptoms and be a very effective…
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Childhood Asthma Linked To Depression In Pregnancy
(BlackDoctor.org) — Anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for your child. Study results are published in the…
Updated: The ACAAI Guideline To Stinging Insects
(BlackDoctor.org) — Spring and summer bring bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets and, this year, updated advice for those who are allergic to these pesky…
Asthma & Weight Gain: How To Stop The Cycle
(BlackDoctor.org) — Most people know about the usual weight gain suspects — eating too much unhealthy food or spending too much time on the couch,…
Beauty Tips For Allergy Sufferers
(BlackDoctor.org) — Sniff, sniff. That’s an all-too-familiar sound during allergy season, when thousands of allergy sufferers are reaching for tissues and rummaging through makeup bags…
The Truth About Generic Drugs
(BlackDoctor.org) — The myths and misunderstandings surrounding generic medications have long fueled allegations of ineffectiveness, inferiority to brand-name drugs, and unnecessarily increased costs for people…
Ask The Pharmacist: Why Can’t I Take Pills With My Orange Juice?
(BlackDoctor.org) — You know that you should always follow the directions and warnings on your prescription labels, unless advised otherwise by your doctor — but…
Air Pollution & Asthma Attacks: How To Lower Your Risk
(BlackDoctor.org) — Air pollution does not cause asthma, but it can trigger asthma symptoms or an asthma attack. The airways of an asthmatic can be…
Does The Mediterranean Diet Prevent Allergies?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Are your allergies getting the best of you? Well the answer to your problems might be found in what you eat. New findings…
World Asthma Day: NIH Research Advances Continue To Help Asthma Sufferers
(BlackDoctor.org) — The first Tuesday in April is recognized as World Asthma Day. This year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) joined with public health…
Your 3-Step Asthma Attack Action Plan
(BlackDoctor.org) — Once you’re in the middle of an asthma attack, struggling for breath, the last thing you’ll want to trouble yourself with is trying…
Is It A Food Allergy…Or Food Intolerance?
(BlackDoctor.org) — It’s all too common to hear a friend or family member shoo away food and claim they’re allergic to it. But the truth…
Asthma & Sinusitis
(BlackDoctor.org) — Along with all the problems caused by asthma, having sinusitis — or sinus infections — can be tough to handle. It can make…
Asthma Treatment Options: Herbal Remedies
(BlackDoctor.org) — Researchers have found that asthmatics who live in the inner city tend to use their inhalers less and have worse symptoms, but why?…
The Link Between Asthma & Heart Disease
(BlackDoctor.org) — Doctors have observed a link between asthma and an increase risk of heart disease but, as with many medical findings, the reasons for…
Foods That Trigger Asthma Symptoms
(BlackDoctor.org) — The sad truth is that some things that taste good to you aren’t good for you. Obesity, heart conditions and diabetes are just…
