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Ask the Allergist: Addressing Mold After Major Flooding

Mold growth is a serious problem when homes are flooded following major storms. What should people with mold allergy do? What treatments can help? We asked allergist Michael Blaiss, MD.

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Keeping Pollen In Check

In spring, pollen grains from trees, grasses and weeds float through the air -- and sometimes end up in our noses, eyes and mouths. The result: allergies. Read more

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Allergic to Eggs? No Problem

Easter and Passover traditions often include eggs, either as part of a fun holiday activity or a recipe. If you're allergic to eggs, here are some 'eggs'-cellent alternatives. Read more

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Asthma Discharge Strategies

A new study reveals children hospitalized for asthma have a 20% chance of returning to the hospital within a year to treat another asthma flare. Read more

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Introducing the Nima Peanut Sensor

"After talking to other food allergy parents, I found Nima. Nima is the first portable sensor that can detect peanut in food. It's simple enough for [my son] Max to use." Read more

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Is It Food Allergy or EoE?

You may have read new research recently about eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE. Here's what you need to know about this chronic allergic condition. Read more

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Asthma at Work? Talk It Out

How has asthma impacted your job? Discuss it with healthcare pros and fellow patients -- and find solutions -- in our online forum, via HealthUnlocked. Read more

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Federal Funding? Breathe Easy

The government will fund programs that address indoor and outdoor environmental asthma and allergy triggers and continued research. Read more | #AADCH2018 is May 9: Join us | 2018 Policy Priorities

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Preschoolers and Asthma

A recent study of children with asthma ages 2-5 revealed that early life weight gain can worsen asthma severity. It did not impact medication effectiveness, however. Read more

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