News tagged with allergy count


Study demonstrates that once-a-day pill offers relief from ragweed allergy symptoms

An international team of researchers, led by physician-scientists at Johns Hopkins, reports that a once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein effectively blocks the runny noses, sneezes, nasal ...

Immunology created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Protect your kids from pollen allergies: expert

(HealthDay)—Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms, an expert says.

Immunology created Apr 28, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Nip springtime allergies in the bud

(HealthDay)—The spring allergy season is off to an early start and allergy sufferers need to take action to prevent symptoms, an expert says.

Immunology created Mar 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Winter weather plays a role in spring allergies, expert says

(HealthDay)—The start of allergy season is overlapping with the cold and flu season in some parts of the United States, leading some people to wonder which ailment they have, an expert says.

Immunology created Mar 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?

(HealthDay) -- It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.

Health created May 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Off-the-charts pollen spreads allergy misery

(AP) -- Allergy season has come early and hit with a wheezing vengeance in parts of the South and Midwest this year, thanks largely to an unusually warm winter. Abundant pollen is causing watery eyes, sniffles ...

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The year 2040: Double the pollen, double the allergy suffering?

With this year's unseasonably warm temperatures and extended seasons, many have coined 2012 as being the worst for allergies. But if you thought your symptoms were worse than ever, just wait until the year 2040.

Immunology created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hurricane Isaac could stir up allergies, asthma

(HealthDay)—Dangerous winds and flooding aren't the only hazards posed by Hurricane Isaac as it pounds Louisiana and Mississippi.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Warm weather triggers early allergy season

(HealthDay) -- While unseasonably warm weather delights many people, those with allergies may not be as thrilled with the early arrival of spring.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Grass pollen allergy research tackles hay fever

Queenslanders can expect to endure a longer hay fever season than the rest of Australia thanks to flowering subtropical grasses.

Immunology created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dangerous air quality alert issued for toxic mold

The Midwest is under an air quality alert for dangerous levels of mold. The Midwest mold count today is 60,000 – well over the 50,000 threshold that signals a dangerous air quality warning.

Health created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Midwest mold count peaks due to extreme heat, storms

A record 7 inches of rain combined with the spat of 100-plus degree Fahrenheit days has spawned the highest mold count recorded for the year, just short of an air pollution warning.

Health created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0