Tag Archives: allergic asthma

Could Fast Food Increase Allergy Related Conditions?

We have heard, many times, about a connection between fast food and obesity. Could it also link to childhood asthma and eczema? That is what a group of researchers have determined after taking a close look at global disease and dietary patterns. I don’t think that there are any parents out there who truly believe that fast food is a healthy, wonderful, choice for dinner every single night. (Or, at least, there shouldn’t be). We have all heard it said that too much fast food can cause several different types of health problems, in both adults and children. One of … Continue reading →

What Is Asthma?

Nearly twenty million Americans suffer from asthma — a disease of the lungs where airways become blocked or narrowed, causing problems with breathing. There are actually two types of asthma — allergic, or extrinsic and non-allergic, or intrinsic. Allergic asthma is triggered by an allergic reaction. More than half of the people who suffer from asthma have allergic asthma. Asthma attacks are triggered by inhaled allergens like dust mites, pet dander, pollen, or mold. A person suffering from an allergic asthma attack may cough or wheeze, feel short of breath, and experience a tight feeling in the chest. The airway … Continue reading →