Tis the season, which also means that you might just be putting up a Christmas tree. Many allergic folks think that the automatic best choice is an artificial tree. However, even artificial trees come with certain hazards - depending on what you are allergic to. If you are allergic to ...

There has been a lot of interesting news on the allergy and asthma front this year. Some of it is cautionary; some of it is heartening. I'm putting it all together for a great group writing project hosted by Robert Hruzek of Middle Zone Musings. So take a ...

Robert Hruzek of Middle Zone Musings has challenged his fellow bloggers to showcase their best of 2009. Here's mine! This year has been quite a journey for me and my family. It was a rough winter: someone was sick in our house for every week between late October and ...

Another study is pointing a finger at acetaminophen use and asthma. (Acetaminophen is often known by the biggest brand name, Tylenol.) Just earlier this fall, researchers found a link between acetaminophen and asthma risk for adults who take the medication weekly. In addition, another Canadian study showed that children ...

Here's the bad news: it's not just dust and mold that could haunt your home when you get out the Christmas tree. You could actually bring pollen into your home with your tree, especially if you are a Texas resident. Apparently, Mountain Cedar evergreens (more common in the Lonestar state) release ...