You can’t exercise if you have asthma – and other myths you should know

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (April 17, 2019) – May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month – the perfect time to bust some asthma myths that have been around for many years. “Asthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the population,” says allergist Todd Mahr, MD, president of the American College …

Spring cleaning: clear your house and your nasal passages

Getting rid of built up dust and mold can ease allergy symptoms. | ACAAI Public Website ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. (February 26, 2019) – Lots of people view the coming of spring as an opportunity to clean out winter’s cobwebs and freshen up their home. It’s also a chance to get rid of allergens that have been settling in over the …

Asthma Controller Step Down Yardstick – Treatment guidance for when asthma improves

4 Feb 2019-Asthma Controller Step Down Yardstick – Treatment guidance for when asthma improves | Helps clinicians understand when treatment should be stepped down, and how. | ACAAI Public Website ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (January 25, 2019) – When asthma symptoms improve, there’s reason for celebration by both allergist and patient. But once symptoms are better, how do health care practitioners …

Surprise your valentine while keeping them allergy- and asthma-free

21 Jan 19 Surprise your valentine while keeping them allergy- and asthma-free | Think outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health. | ACAAI Public Website Surprise your valentine while keeping them allergy- and asthma-free Think outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health. Toggle navigation Allergies Asthma Resources News Health Care …

Epinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions.

Texas school district risks children’s lives by using Benadryl instead of stock epinephrine | Epinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions. | ACAAI Public Website ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (January 9, 2019) – The Weatherford Independent School District in Weatherford, TX announced recently that instead of epinephrine, they will administer Benadryl to students experiencing allergic …

Winter allergies: The allergies you didn’t know you could have

18 Dec 18- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (November 26, 2018) – When temperatures get below freezing, people with seasonal allergies to grass, tree and weed pollens get well-deserved relief from their symptoms. But if you’re still sneezing and blowing your nose when winter descends, you might have indoor allergies. The problem for many allergy sufferers is figuring out what, exactly, is causing …

Sucking your baby’s pacifier to clean it may prevent allergies

Sucking your baby’s pacifier to clean it may prevent allergies | Protective effect apparent during first year of life. | ACAAI Public Website EMBARGOED RELEASE: (November 16, 2018) SEATTLE (November 16, 2018) – If the thought of sucking your baby’s pacifier to clean it and then popping it in your baby’s mouth grosses you out, think again. New research being …

Simplify the holidays: Reducing stress could cut allergy and asthma symptoms

27 Nov 2018- Holidays and stress go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. But what if you could reduce the overall stress that comes with the holidays? Maybe you could also cut down your allergy and asthma symptoms. “Studies show stress can cause a number of negative health effects, including causing more symptoms for allergy and asthma sufferers,” says allergist …

ACAAI warns against stopping use of your prescription asthma medication for Primatene Mist

8 Nov 2018- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (November 8, 2018) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has approved Primatene Mist for over-the-counter (OTC) use for those with mild intermittent asthma. “Asthma is not a ‘do-it-yourself’ disease that you can treat yourself with OTC medications,” says allergist and pediatric pulmonologist Bradley Chipps, MD, president of the American …