National Women's Health Report back issues from Monday, August 1:
Indoor allergens & women's health.
Aug 01, 2005 ... Laura Martin is only 19, but already the college sophomore knows more than she ever wanted to about indoor allergens. She knows that her allergies to mold and dust mites meant ripping up the carpet in her childhood bedroom, getting rid of the spa and wooden deck just outside her bedroom ...
Treating allergies & asthma.
Aug 01, 2005 ... There are nearly as many medications out there to treat allergies and asthma as there are allergens. The chart below provides information on some of the most commonly used over-the-counter and prescribed medications. <Pre> Type of Medication Brand/Generic ...
Indoor air quality in your child's school.(AGES & STAGES)
Aug 01, 2005 ... So you've ripped out the carpeting in your child's bedroom, encased her mattress, pillow and box spring in allergy-proof covers and put her stuffed animals in a hot drier once a week. ********** You even got rid of her beloved gerbil. And still you see little ...
Commonly asked questions about allergies & asthma.(ASK THE EXPERT)
Aug 01, 2005 ... Q What can I do to manage my asthma while I am pregnant? A Pregnancy does affect a woman's asthma, with one-third reporting their asthma gets worse, one-third noting it gets better and one-third saying it stays the same. That means women with asthma often need to continue using ...
Stress management & healthy diets: strategies for allergy and asthma relief.(LIFESTYLE CORNER)
Aug 01, 2005; ... You've read about how to change your environment to decrease allergy and asthma triggers. Now let's talk about strategies focused on diet and stress management. ********** My first recommendation? Lose weight. A 1999 study found women with a body mass index (BMI) of ...