Scrub it off, stat - If you think you’ve brushed up against a problem plant, wash immediately with soap and water. (Garden tools or clothing can also harbor the plant’s irritating oils, so watch what you touch and clean up if you suspect an object you’ve come in contact with may be contaminated.) If the oil is absorbed into your skin, a rash usually shows up within a day or two. . read more.
Monday, June 7, 2010
What Kids Eat Is Tied to Asthma Risk
Eating a Mediterranean diet -- one high in fruits, fish, and vegetables and low in saturated fat -- is associated with a reduced likelihood of asthma in children, a large observational study reaffirmed. Overall, choosing foods increasingly similar to a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower prevalence of both wheeze and asthma, Gabriele Nagel, MD, MPH and colleagues reported in the June issue of Thorax. . read more.
Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits
Corticosteroid medications — including cortisone, hydrocortisone and prednisone — have great potential in the treatment of a variety of conditions, from rashes to lupus to asthma. But corticosteroids also carry a risk of side effects. Working with your doctor, you can take steps to reduce these medications' side effects so that the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. . read more.
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