As the summer comes to an end, parents across Tampa Bay are preparing their children for the upcoming school year. For parents of children with asthma, this time of year can bring added stress and concern. The back-to-school period is notorious for asthma flare-ups, often triggered by a combination of new environmental factors, exposure to […]
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Uncommon Food Allergies
Food allergies are a big problem in the U.S., affecting over 20 million people in this country alone! When talking about food allergies, it’s usually a well-known list of common food allergy culprits, known as the Big 9 – milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and the most recently added, sesame. […]
What are the Different Types of Asthma?
Asthma can be defined as a long-term respiratory condition that causes inflammation in the airways in the lungs. The inflammation may also be accompanied by excessive mucus production, further narrowing the airways and making breathing difficult. Over 27 million Americans have asthma, making it one of the most common and most costly diseases in the […]
7 Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
It is officially summer in Florida, and residents are spending more time indoors to beat the heat. If you missed out on your spring cleaning, there is no better time than now to get it done. While few people really enjoy a day full of housework, the reality is that a thorough cleaning of your […]
What Are Different Types of Asthma and Are They Common?
Did you know that asthma is no longer considered to be just one disease, but instead is split up into several categories? Asthma is categorized by age at onset, symptom triggers, severity of symptoms, and other factors, and a patient can fall into multiple asthma type categories depending on their unique situation. While asthma overall […]
