Allergies During the Holiday Season

There’s a chill in the air, holiday music playing on the radio, and just about a hundred tasks to get done before the 25th. It’s not just the holiday season, for many, it is tissue season as well. There are many different allergy triggers you can run into during the holidays, whether it is your

7 Apps to Help Manage Allergies and Asthma

If you’ve ever wished that there was an app to make life with allergies and asthma better, there is! In fact, we’ve recommended 7 that will make life easier!

Halloween Tips for Children with Allergies and Asthma

If you have a child with asthma or allergies, Halloween becomes less of a fun event and another thing to worry about. Learn about the Teal Pumpkin project!

Start Fighting Fall Allergies Now!

Fall isn’t quite here, but allergy seasons don’t exactly follow the calendars. Beginning in late summer in Kentucky and Indiana, those with mold and ragweed allergies can start to react to the increasing pollen counts. You might not be feeling your allergies yet, however, before allergy season goes into full swing you’ll want to start

When It’s More Than Just a Cold

How to recognize the warning signs of allergies in your children. By Daniel Garcia, M.D Children often can’t tell us how their bodies are feeling or why they feel sick. It’s often up to “Dr. Mom or Dad” to tell the difference between a simple cold or a rash and a serious, life-threatening allergy. Fortunately,

Why is Louisville, Ky. the allergy capital of the United States?

Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America names the “Worst Cities in the United States for Spring Allergies.” And every year, Louisville makes it into the top 5. In 2014, Louisville was #1. This year Louisville was #2, behind Jackson, Miss.

Back to School with Allergies and Asthma

Before you know it, students everywhere will be heading back to school.  With one in three children having an allergy, and one in eleven suffering from asthma, schools have developed procedures for handling medication and preventing emergency situations.  It’s up to you as a parent to prepare your child and communicate with the school staff

Vacationing with Summer Allergies

Summer is well on its way. School’s out and you might be one of the many taking a vacation this summer. Whether you are planning more of a staycation or you’re headed off to the beach, don’t let your allergies derail your plans. Summer Triggers Many find relief from their seasonal allergies during the summer

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Asthma and allergies are not only two of the most common diseases but also two of the most overlooked. In the United States, 25 million people suffer from asthma and 50 million suffer from allergies, though many go untreated. Asthma and allergies are leading causes for hospital visits and missed days of work and school.

Louisville Named Second Worst City to Live In with Spring Allergies

Challenging Cities to Live in for Allergy Sufferers Annually the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) ranks the most challenging cities to live in while suffering from Spring Allergies. Louisville has previously nabbed the top spot of both the Worst Spring and Fall Allergy city lists, but this year Louisville dropped to the second