10 Tips For A Safe School Year

For millions of children with allergies and asthma, heading back-to-school with high levels of fall pollens and molds in the air and exposure to potential allergens and viruses in class can really take a toll. In fact, asthma, which can be triggered by allergies and respiratory illnesses, causes a 46 percent increase in emergency room visits among children during the season, and is the number one reason why students chronically miss school. Read more

Survive Ragweed Season?with a Few Simple Steps

Find relief from the sneezing, stuffy nose and watery eyes brought on by ragweed this year by following?these survival tips from the Oklahoma Institute of Allergy and Asthma (OIAA):
Beat symptoms to the punch: Get a jump start on ragweed allergy symptoms by?taking allergy medications in advance, beginning the first or second week in August.

Beware of other allergies that increase suffering: If you’re allergic to dogs, cats?or dust mites you may be even more susceptible to ragweed allergy. New research?suggests these allergies “prime” the system, making hay fever suffering even worse.?The solution? Get treated for allergies year-round, which will make hay fever easier to tolerate. Read more