6 Best Back to School Allergy Tips
6 Best Back-to-School Allergy Tips: It’s that time of year again, children are returning to school once more, and most parents are focused on getting their kids prepared for the new school year. For children with allergies or asthma, it’s also important for parents to make sure their children have visited their local allergists and are prepared with some back-to-school allergy tips. Allergy & Asthma Medications One of the best back-to-school allergy tips is to ensure children with allergies or asthma have...
Quick-Relief Inhalers Versus Controller Inhalers: Medications for Asthma
Quick-relief inhalers versus controller inhalers: When you or a loved one are having trouble breathing, do you know which asthma medication to reach for? With so many inhalers available these days, sometimes it can be confusing which inhaler to use. Asthma is a common condition, affecting more than 25 million American children and adults. But if not properly controlled, asthma can interfere with school, work, exercise, and overall health. Each year, nearly half of people with asthma will develop a serious flare...
Epinephrine Autoinjectors: How and When to Use Them
Epinephrine autoinjectors are life-saving medical devices that are the first line of treatment when experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). If you or a family member suffers from allergies that could trigger anaphylaxis, it’s important always to keep one on hand wherever you go. It is also important to know how and when to use them. Learn more about the right way to use epinephrine autoinjectors in the event of an emergency. 1st, How Do Epinephrine Autoinjectors Work? Epinephrine autoinjectors...