Spring, tra-la. Flowers blooming, trees budding -- and allergies returning in waves of misery. Visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology for tips for a less-sneezing you.
While not everyone affected by asthma is plagued by allergies, there is a medical connection. Up to 50 percent of adult asthmatics suffer through the awakening season.
Asthmatics with allergies need to be especially wary for triggers such as pollen, mold spores and house dust mites. The problems can come whether you're enjoying the weather outdoors, or spring-cleaning indoors.
The provides an extensive explanation of what an allergy is, what can trigger it and what you can do to avoid serious problems. They recommend that if you are having problems, you get the condition diagnosed by a doctor specially certified in treating asthma and allergies.
