Asthma

The relationship between eczema, allergies and asthma

Posted on November 2, 2019 by in Allergies, Asthma, Eczema

Babies and children with eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, often have a family history of eczema, asthma or allergies. They also have a much higher chance of developing environmental and food allergies, as well as asthma. In fact, a 2003 study published in the journal Pediatrics showed up to 80 percent of children with eczema go on …

Raising awareness of asthma and its impact

Posted on May 5, 2019 by in Allergies, Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Here are 10 reasons why Asthma Awareness Month is so important: More than 25 million Americans have asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children. Asthma is more common among children (7-10%) than adults …