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Is Your Asthma Controlled?

Many people overestimate the amount of control they have over their asthma, often because they are used to feeling a certain way. Uncontrolled asthma, however, can lead to loss of lung function, ER visits, hospitalizations, and even death.

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Allergies in Children

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Allergies are becoming more and more common in children. For example, allergic rhinitis is extremely common in children, and is far more than just a runny nose. Allergies of all kinds can have a major effect on a child's quality of life, including effects on mood and behavior, activities such as school and sports, as even effects on sleep. Learn about ways that allergies have affected children's lives, as well as how allergy treatments have improved these children's lives.

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Food Allergies and Vaccines

Tuesday November 3, 2009
Millions of vaccinations are given every year in the United States; allergic reactions from these vaccines are extremely rare. However, some people with certain food allergies may be at higher risk for allergic reactions as a result of vaccines containing certain food proteins. Many routine immunizations contain traces of egg protein or other food ingredients. As a result, there is the possibility that a person with food allergies will experience a severe allergic reaction as a result of receiving a vaccination.

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Are You Going to Get the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine?

Tuesday October 27, 2009
The swine flu is front page news on a daily basis. And now that the swine flu vaccine is available, there seems to be a huge demand for the vaccine, but also concerns from some people that the vaccine may not be completely safe. Do you intend to receive, or have your children receive, the swine flu vaccine? Would you want to receive the nasal form, shot form, either one or neither one? Share your opinion, and read about others' thoughts.

Put a Stop to the Swine Flu!

Tuesday October 20, 2009
The swine flu is here, and more and more people are becoming infected. It appears that people, especially children, with asthma are at higher risk for complications from the flu. The new swine flu vaccine, in both injected and nasal forms, are becoming available nationwide. Learn how swine flu can be prevented and treated, and what to do about the flu if you have asthma.

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