Around 24 million Americans have asthma in the US, and of those 24 million, about 60% have asthma triggered by allergies. For these people, being exposed to an allergy trigger can lead to a serious asthma attack. Here’s what you need to know about allergy-triggered asthma attacks: What are Allergies? Allergies are a very common […]
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Allergies To Insect Venom
According to UCLA, about 10% of people who are stung by a venomous insect will have some type of allergic reaction. Allergic reactions to venom are usually mild and localized to the area of the bite or sting, but some can be very serious or even fatal. That’s why it is so important for everyone, […]
The Most Common Allergens in Beauty Products
When you are allergic to a substance, you must be vigilant about avoiding it, wherever it may lurk. When your allergy trigger is something like pets or certain grasses, it can be easy to avoid them. But when you are allergic to a substance that is put into everyday products, such as beauty products and […]
Common Asthma Attack Triggers
In 2019, approximately 262 million people worldwide had asthma, including 25 million people in the U.S. One of the most difficult things about living with asthma is having to constantly be on the lookout for triggers that will cause you to have an asthma attack. Common asthma triggers are all around us, and staying vigilant […]
Are Flu Shots Safe for People with Egg Allergies?
If you or your child have been diagnosed with an egg allergy, you know first-hand how many places this sneaky allergen can hide. But did you know that some vaccines also contain egg proteins, including many flu shots? In this post, we’ll discuss why for most people with egg allergies, vaccines like the flu shot […]
