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