Climate change is driving our planet’s surge in hurricanes, wildfires, deluges and droughts. It is a new environment of extremes, where mold, pollen and pollution proliferate. And who feels the direct health effects, those with allergies and asthma.
Outdoor Allergies
Spring Allergy Capitals: Boise, San Diego Top List for Bad Pollen
Boise, Idaho makes its debut in the top spot of the annual Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy… Read more »
Thunderstorms Triggering Surge in ER Visits for Asthma Attacks
When thunderstorms roll across Kansas, it’s not just heavy rain and lightning that pose a threat. A new study finds… Read more »
Ants With a Sting That Can Trigger Anaphylaxis Spread in U.S.
While swimming in her neighborhood pool, Stacey Vigil, a wildlife biologist, felt a sharp sting on her back. She swatted… Read more »
Why Climate Change Is Making Pollen Allergies Worse Than Ever
Across the U.S. and North America, climate change is making pollen allergy season longer and more intense. If you’re feeling… Read more »
Odd Anaphylaxis: Pollen in a Scrape; Shrimp Plus Dust Mite Shots
Allergists have recently come across two odd causes for anaphylaxis. While both cases are distinct, each involves a combination of… Read more »
Marijuana Allergy: From Symptoms to Causes, Cross-Reactions
In recent years, 19 U.S. states and Canada have legalized cannabis, aka marijuana, for recreational use, while 38 states have… Read more »
Asthma News: Sinusitis’s Impact, Shot Brings 4-Season Relief
Chronic Sinusitis’s Impact on Asthma Asthmatics can add chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) as a related condition, and one that has a… Read more »
6 Spring Allergy Myths: From Flowers & Honey to Forecasts
With so much information just a web search away, Dr. Priya Bansal often finds herself debunking spring allergy myths with… Read more »
Finding Pollen Allergy Relief: What Pill, Spray or Shot is Right?
From antihistamines, to sprays, rinses and shots. Finding relief from spring allergy symptoms.
Pollen Allergy’s Tough Toll: Disrupted Sleep, Work – and Health
For millions, hay fever exacts a big health toll – from nightly sleep disturbance to trouble concentrating at work, asthma… Read more »