Winter Weather Increases Risk for Allergies & Asthma Attacks

St. Louis, MO (January 16, 2014) – Most people think of pollen, dust and animal dander as common asthma and allergy triggers. However, Blue Chip Pest Control and Removal Services, a pest management company servicing the St. Louis area, warns that cockroaches can also pose a threat to allergy and asthma sufferers. The threat for cockroach allergens is elevated in the winter because there a greater chance for cockroaches to invade homes in search of warmth and because families spend more time inside.....

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Doctors seek to better understand severe asthma

Of the millions of people in the United States who suffer from asthma, most are able to keep their symptoms under control and lead normal lives. However, there are a number of individuals who have a severe form of this chronic respiratory disease that can be debilitating and potentially deadly. Unfortunately, reports SFGate, there have been few studies on how to treat severe asthma up until recently.....

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Ways to Prepare for an Asthma Attack

When you have asthma, not being able to breathe properly is extremely frightening. No matter how many times you have had an attack, it can still send you into a panic. Here are a few tips to help you follow through with an asthma plan and take fear and panic out of the equation:.....

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