Asthma & Allergies May 2010: Your guide to breathing easy and living a healthy, active life.

Given the high incidences, it is safe to assume that nearly every extended family in the U.S.has at least one member with allergies or asthma. In fact, chances are we all know someone who is currently suffering from symptoms of allergic rhinitis. This chronic condition affects between 10 and 30 percent of all adults, and as many as 40 percent of children. It accounts for approximately 1.5 million school days missed per year and approximately 28 million days of lost productivity. And, the problem is growing. There has been a 100 percent increase in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in each of the last three decades in developed countries. . read more.

Food Allergy Awareness Week 2010: May 9–15, 2010

This year, Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 9–15. First established in 1997 by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), a patient and family advocacy organization, this week is set aside each year to focus public attention on this growing health problem. FAAN’s theme for this year, Respect Every Bite, reminds us of the daily threat faced by people with food allergy, as exposure to even trace amounts of allergenic foods can cause allergic symptoms. . read more.