As we gear up for warmer weather, the tendency to do some Spring cleaning kicks in. For those who have dust mite allergies this can be a problem. Dust mites feed on shed skin cells and thrive in warm, humid environments. They particularly like carpet, bedding and mattresses, pillows, drapes, and other fabrics. Obviously you can’t eliminate all of these things from your home. See our tips below to help avoid an allergy,
What are molds and where are they found?
Molds are fungi whose spores are in the air. They can be found outside and inside the home in war,. darlin environments.
What symptoms do you experience if you are allergic to molds?
When someone is allergic to mold and is exposed to too much,
Food allergies have become an important health problem in today’s society; approximately 4-6% of children and 4% of adults suffer from food allergies according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Although food allergy symptoms are more common in children than adults, they can occur at any age. So, it is possible to eat a particular food through your lifetime and one day,
As flu season kicks off we want to provide the information needed to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. Influenza activity begins to increase in October with a peak between December and February and can last as late as May. There are a lot of things you can do to decrease your chances of getting the flu including washing your hands frequently with soap and water,
Americans are known for their love of household pets; approximately 50-65% of American households own pets. Dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and guinea pigs are among the most popular household pets. Studies have shown that there are numerous benefits to be gained from pet ownership. Pets help improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of their owners regardless of their age.
In honor of our patients living with asthma, we are celebrating World Asthma Day at our office, located at:
Allergic Disease & Asthma Center, PA
1202 East Butler Road
Greenville, SC 29607
Tuesday May 7th 2019
3-6pm
If you, or a close family members are living with asthma,
Dust Mites are microscopic creatures related to other mites and ticks in the class of Arachnidan. They live where human beings live, and where the humidity is optimal for their life cycle. Dust mites cause allergies in millions of Americans. Dust mites are invisible to the naked eye. What dust mites lack in size they make up in sheer numbers.
*Asthma causes inflammation in the airways and the Flu can worsen asthma symptoms and trigger asthma attacks.
*People with asthma are more likely to develop pneumonia after having the flu than those who do not have asthma.
The physicians and staff at the Allergic Disease & Asthma Center, P.A. (ADAC) understand how allergies and asthma can affect your daily life. They have compassion for the suffering experienced by our patients.