AANMA’s Ultimate Inhaler Contest — for inventors of all ages; great for kids! http://www.aanma.org/2011/05/aanmas-ultimate-inhaler-contest/
Archive for June, 2011
HEPA: Help or Hype?
Published June - 16 - 2011
Let’s clear the air about something: There’s no quick answer to questions such asWhat kind of room air purifier should I buy?
Do I really need to spend the money for a HEPA filter?
What kind of vacuum should I get?
And you don’t want a quick paid-for endorsement or implied seal of approval to do the thinking for you. However, you can make informed decisions with a little advice from James Sublett, MD, a leading board-certified allergist and indoor air quality specialist. Read the rest of this entry »
Raising Happy Foodies
Published June - 16 - 2011
by Chef Michelle Austin
An obvious goal for family meals is not only to feed the belly but to enjoy ourselves and the company. However, good food, like good times, is a frame of mind – especially when you’re dealing with food allergies.
It’s all in how you look at it. Treat discovering allergen-free ingredients as an adventure. Let them introduce you and your family to new culinary worlds. You’ll build new traditions and a sense of togetherness we all crave. Read the rest of this entry »
A Voice for Patients on Capitol Hill: 2011 Congressional Allergy & Asthma Caucus
Published June - 14 - 2011
Asthma and allergies must remain part of the national healthcare conversation. The newly formed 2011 Congressional Allergy & Asthma Caucus is committed to making sure these patients’ needs stay on legislators’ minds when important decisions are made. Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Talal Nsouli, Allergy Expert: Stress Can Worsen Allergies, Affect Treatment
Published June - 13 - 2011
Not only has this been a tough allergy season for many across the country, but stress — particularly chronic stress — could make allergy and asthma symptoms worse, according to Talal Nsouli, MD, an allergist and member of the AANMA Board of Directors. Read the rest of this entry »
The importance of follow-up care
Published June - 9 - 2011
National Asthma Guidelines say people with asthma should see their healthcare provider and review their asthma symptoms at regularly scheduled follow-up visits – not just when they’re sick. Nationally recognized asthma educator Carol Jones, RN, talks about why this is important – and how it can actually keep you healthy and save time and money.
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