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Home / Wellness / An Expert Explains / An Allergist Explains: Could Your Cleanliness Be Making You Sick?

An Allergist Explains: Could Your Cleanliness Be Making You Sick?

Can being too clean make us sick? Dr. James Thompson, a leading allergist with 34+ years of experience, explores the “Hygiene Hypothesis”—the idea that our obsession with cleanliness may be fueling the rise in asthma and allergies. From his personal journey growing up on Chicago’s South Side to watching his grandfather struggle with asthma, Dr. Thompson shares how these experiences inspired him to tackle health disparities in Black communities. Learn about surprising allergy triggers, the impact of the environment on our health, and what we can do to breathe easier. This episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!

Discover a wealth of knowledge on various health conditions by visiting our ‘An Expert Explains’ channel!

By Jasmine Smith | Published October 16, 2024

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