Hives, also known as urticaria, is a skin condition that affects up to 20% of the population at some point in their life. Characterized by patches of welts or wheals on the skin, this condition can be both bothersome and unsightly. In 1-2% of people, hives are chronic and last longer than 6 weeks. In […]
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Risk Factors for an Asthma Attack
Around 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma, making it one of the most prominent medical conditions in the country. For American children, it is considered the most common chronic condition, affecting over 5 million kids annually. While asthma is just mildly inconvenient for some, it can be deadly for others. One of the […]
