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What Causes Asthma?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

The exact cause of asthma is not known, but it is thought to have both genetic and environmental components. No matter what the actual cause, it is probably much more important from the asthmatic’s viewpoint to know what activates or…
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Peanut Allergy

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

There has been promising new work on a oral immunotherapy or desensitization to peanuts. In the initial studies patients started with a very low level of peanut protein, in a very controlled fashion. Initial amounts were equal to about 1/1,000…
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What is asthma?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

Asthma is a disease of increased responsiveness of the airways to various stimuli including allergens and irritants that cause obstruction of the airways.  Constriction of muscles around the airway and inflammation result in swelling of the lining and increased secretion…
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