Allergy - asthma, brief version *

Allergy guidelines designed to help sufferers Relief is in sight for allergy sufferers in the form of The Allergy Report -- the first comprehensive list of medical guidelines for healthcare professionals and consumers...

Allergy clinic cuts asthma ER visits Inner city asthma patients treated in a clinic showed improvements in disease severity, fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and a better quality of life than those patients not treated in a clinic...

New Hope for Asthma Sufferers RESEARCHERS from the University of Virginia recently reported in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine that people suffering acute asthma episodes have an unusually high level of acidity in their lungs...

Incorrect Use Of Inhaler Is Common Among Asthma Patients Twelve-year-old Xeem Moua doesn't let chronic asthma keep him from doing things he loves, like rollerblading. Even so, when an asthma attack strikes, it can keep this otherwise healthy and energetic pre-teen down...

Altering allergy vaccines may reduce side effects While allergy vaccines have been used to treat some allergy sufferers, a major flaw with the therapy has been that the vaccine itself can trigger allergic reactions. Now researchers say they may have found a way around the problem...

Why Allergy Drugs Cost so Much the Prescription Medicines Are Far Safer Than Any Over-The-Counter Remedy, But Drug Firms Want Them to Stay Restricted Cover storyPlease see COVER STORY next pageContinued onCover story Claritin, the world's top-selling allergy drug, is sold over the counter in most industrialized countries. A month's supply costs $13 in Australia and $17 in Canada...

Allergy shots recommended for asthmatics Allergy shots can help some asthmatics control their symptoms and greatly reduce their need for medication, a review of 24 studies suggests.

Childhood infections do not protect against adult asthma Children who are exposed to lots of infections do not seem to be either more or less likely to develop asthma and allergy in adulthood, according to a new report. But those who have measles before age 3 may have some protection from these conditions.

Wednesday is World Asthma Day 2000 Breathing is an action most people take for granted, but asthmatics can struggle for every breath...

Asthma drug also effective for cat allergies A drug used to treat asthma may also provide relief to people who suffer from cat allergies, results of a study suggest...