Tag Archives: children with allergies
Household indoor pollution linked to lung problems!
By Faith Huang, M.D. According to a study by Dr. Raj Kumar, titled “The Association of Household Air Pollution with Allergic Respiratory Diseases in Children” that was recently presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual … Continue reading
Fitbit: skin irritations were allergies to nickel
Fitbit recalled its Force wearable back in February after owners reported skin irritation, and it turns out that the skin rash is likely due to contact allergic dermatitis to nickel or methacrylates.
There’s a new color of pumpkin in town and it’s teal colored!
Reviewed by Faith Huang, M.D. If your child has food allergies, a teal pumpkin at the doorstep can be a welcome treat. This Halloween, teal pumpkins at the doorstep inform the trick-or-treater that non-food treats are available!
U.S. Born Children have more Allergic Disease than Foreign-Born American Children
I came across a research study that was recently published in JAMA Pediatrics that showed that children born outside the United States have a lower prevalence of allergic disease than U.S. born children, after adjusting for variables such as age, … Continue reading
Time for Spring Cleaning!
During this spring, it can be great for your overall health to do a spring cleaning of your home! For those of you who are sensitive to allergens that are indoors, allergy “season” is one that lasts all year round, … Continue reading
