When 10-year-old Andye came to play with my daughter Alanna, I would always limit their time in the basement – not just because that’s where the TV was, but also because Andye was allergic to our cats. These calico beauties scattered their dander throughout the house, but I knew it collected heavily in the carpeted, windowless room downstairs. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Allergy Basics’
Easy on the Eyes: Keep Them Clean, Clear and Comfortable
Published April - 12 - 2010
Fearless Feasting: Remember Anaphylaxis Medication During the Holidays
Published December - 23 - 2009
Making a list, checking it twice… No, I’m not talking about Santa Claus–I’m writing to YOU! Holidays get so filled with frivolity that we often neglect important routines such as checking expiration dates on medication until Read the rest of this entry »
The MA Report – December 2009 issue online now!
Published December - 22 - 2009
Read the December 2009 issue of The MA Report – online now! What’s inside: “A Spoonful of Sugar: Giving Medicine to Kids”… Do you know the difference between sulfites (a preservative that some people are allergic to) and sulfates (found in some bronchodilator metered-dose inhalers)? Not a chemist? Read the rest of this entry »
Home for the Holidays
Published December - 10 - 2009
’Tis the season – time to celebrate with family and friends. But for people with allergies or asthma, some holiday get-togethers are more stressful than festive. What do you do about your favorite aunt’s delicious walnut brownies? Or Grandpa’s smoking? Or Uncle Bob’s dander-laden dog? Read the rest of this entry »
Sunshine on My Shoulder: Part III of AAT’s Clean Energy Series
Published December - 3 - 2009
By Christie Chapman
Ask a child to draw a picture of a happy day, and you can expect that child to crayon a bright yellow sun smiling down from the sky. Golden sunlight drenches many of our happiest memories, from summers at the beach to Read the rest of this entry »
One Cat Speaks Up: Baths Were Not Part of the Deal
Published December - 3 - 2009
By Mr. Whiskers, special correspondent to AAT
Look. When you brought me into your home, you made it all seem so nice. A doting family, long naps in the sun, no chores. I would have my run of the place, and you would cheerfully pluck my hairs from your dark-colored clothing.
James Sublett, MD, Discusses Ways to Reduce Allergens and Irritants in Your Home
Published October - 20 - 2009
Every breath we take contains millions of particles of dust, allergens, chemicals, pollutants and other tiny molecules. And while pollen and outdoor air pollution get most of the attention, Environmental Protection Agency – or EPA – studies show that pollutant levels inside homes and buildings are two to five times higher than outside! Read the rest of this entry »
Clean Energy Series, Part 2: On the Wind and a Prairie
Published October - 6 - 2009
AAT BONUS ONLINE: Clean Energy Series, Part 2: On the Wind and a Prairie
by Christie Chapman
Driving through Somerset County, Pennsylvania, you see them. Up there, high on the rolling hills, the wind turbines look like giant mechanical flowers, their petals Read the rest of this entry »
All in Good Taste: Spread Out a Safe Picnic
Published October - 5 - 2009
by Christie Chapman
Envision a mouth-watering picnic spread: Deviled eggs smooth and gleaming in the sunlight. Corn Read the rest of this entry »
Introducing PRECIOUS Breathers, AANMA’s new program to help children under 5 breathe easier!
Published September - 21 - 2009
PRECIOUS Breathers is AANMA’s new initiative, developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, to help you identify and treat respiratory problems in little ones under 5. Here, you’ll find information about why your child might be having breathing problems—from common causes such as colds and teething, to more serious conditions such as asthma that require medical treatment. Check out our wealth of information and resources now, and stay tuned for our upcoming PRECIOUS Breathers podcast series and other special features! Click here!
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