Allergies and asthma are more than just an inconvenience; they're a serious health concern that's on the rise. If you're among the millions who experience these conditions, you know that symptoms can be unpredictable and sometimes even life-threatening. Health insurance isn't a luxury in this context—it's a necessity. From potentially sky-high medical bills to accessing … [Read more...]
Did Covid cause asthma and eczema flare?
Well, it finally got me! After managing not to catch Covid-19 through the whole pandemic, my body finally succumbed. Many people have begun to forget about Covid now; it's a bad dream, a distant memory, not a concern any more. Certainly since government advice is that we don't even need to test or isolate any more, it seems like Covid might be on the way out. Worried … [Read more...]
What if you couldn’t have your Ventolin inhaler?
If you have asthma you may well have been prescribed a Ventolin blue reliever inhaler to help reduce symptoms of asthma attacks. I've certainly been using one for years, since childhood. Look out for this old faithful drug to be replaced soon, as Ventolin seems to be on the way out as an asthma medication. Your GP rejected your medication request! A while ago the asthma … [Read more...]
A huge thank you from what allergy
Firstly I wanted to thank each and every one of you, for everything. For all your support, reading my blog posts, commenting, sharing and just being all round good friends to me over the many years I've been waffling away on this blog. Thank you all Thanks to those who came and visited me on my stand at The Allergy Show this year. What an incredible experience. I loved … [Read more...]
Bronchial thermoplasty is one of the best modern treatments for asthma
The Professional Master’s Degree in Allergology of TECH University is designed to train experts to give the best service to patients with this common disease. As is well known, asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways in the lungs to swell and narrow which causes shortness of breath such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. It could … [Read more...]