January 14, 2009 – 6:21 pm
Today’s home health tests promise quick diagnosis of complicated conditions in the convenience of your own home. But many experts warn against going it alone.
Do it yourself allergy tests allow you to draw a bit of your own blood, mail it to a designated lab, and within a few days they’ll let you know if [...]
January 13, 2009 – 3:26 pm
Recent studies have shown that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, heart-healthy oils, whole grains, and beans, and low in meat, may cut the risk of developing asthma by as much as 78%. Kids who eat lots of fruit, especially grapes, tomatoes, oranges and apples, also have less wheezing, allergic rhinitis and asthma.
High amounts of [...]
November 6, 2008 – 5:47 pm
If after just a few minutes of running you are breathing hard, but aren’t breaking a sweat, you may have exercise-induced asthma, even if you’ve never been diagnosed with the ailment. In fact, 1out of every 10 people exhibit no classic signs of asthma yet still experience its symptoms during exercise.
In a study from Ohio State [...]
October 6, 2008 – 12:04 pm
By Bruce D. Finkel, MD and Monica Rama, MD
Do you suffer from itchy, runny or stuffy nose that does not seem to go away? If so you may be one of millions of Americans who are affected by allergic rhinitis, commonly known as “hay fever”.
What is allergic rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis is a condition that results in [...]
