Asthma and allergy sufferers: Have a happy and healthy holiday season by following a few simple tips

(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season......

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Drying clothes could aggravate asthma

Drying clothes indoors has been highlighted as a potential factor in the aggravation of asthma, new research has revealed.
A team at the Mackintosh School of Architecture found that there may be a number of health risks involved with drying clothes inside of the home instead of on a washing line outside or on a balcony.....

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Checking for asthma involves battery of breathing tests

DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?

DEAR READER: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard.....

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