http://zyrtecmed.info ZYRTEC is the #1 allergy medicine prescribed by allergists and pediatricians.* Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:00:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dust mites are one of the most common allergic asthma triggers. They're also some of the most challenging to get rid of, because these teeny tiny spider-like organisms live almost everywhere in your home environment. Our latest article outlines some very specific actions you can take, though, to at least reduce ... http://zyrtecmed.info/dust-off-those-dust-mites/ NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born by Cesareansection may have a moderately increased risk of developing asthmacompared with those born naturally, Norwegian researchers reportafter investigating this link in a population-wide study. Dr. Mette C. Tollanes, of the University of Bergen, in Norway,and colleagues looked at the modes of delivery among ... http://zyrtecmed.info/cesarean-delivery-may-increase-kids-asthma-risk/ NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Secondhand exposure tocigarette smoke is an asthma trigger in children and a new studyshows that smoking by the primary caregiver and daycare providerare important sources of smoke exposure in children withasthma. In the study, children with asthma who were exposed tosecondhand smoke "had as much smoke ... http://zyrtecmed.info/caregivers-often-expose-asthmatic-kids-to-smoke/ Many people who have asthma are interested in alternative treatments for asthma. They think a more natural approach is more appealing than using an inhaler every day. One such treatment is sublingual immunotherapy, known as SLIT for short, or the lay term, allergy drops. This treatment option has been in ... http://zyrtecmed.info/sublingual-immunotherapy-an-alternative-treatment-option/ The symptoms of asthma in infants can be so subtle that you don't even realize infant asthma might be involved. It can be challenging to diagnose too, because your infant can't tell you in words how he or she is feeling. So doctors rely more on the parent's description of ... http://zyrtecmed.info/asthma-in-infants-tough-to-nail-down/ GENEVA (Reuters) - Diplomats in Geneva have agreednew limits for bacteria in baby formula and natural toxins in nuts,setting safety standards to apply for internationally shipped food,the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday. At a meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint bodyof the WHO and the Food and Agriculture ... http://zyrtecmed.info/new-safety-standards-set-for-baby-formula-and-nuts/ It's not as bad as it sounds. People aren't about to be slathering some type of lard all over their skin to look younger. A recent study showed that a type of lipid molecule that is found in the epidermis, but is even more abundant in fungi and plants, may protect ... http://zyrtecmed.info/fat-molecule-may-slow-down-skin-aging/ This Friday, millions of Americans will be celebrating the Fourth of July with outdoor picnics and fireworks. Along with these activities, however, comes exposure to various outdoor allergens. Insect allergies, including to mosquitoes and bees and yellow jackets, can keep some people indoors and prevent them enjoying an outdoor event. ... http://zyrtecmed.info/dont-let-4th-of-july-allergies-keep-you-indoors/ Breathe a big sigh of relief – another flu season has come and gone. For people with asthma, the flu represents a seriously threatening illness. Our airways are already compromised from asthma. The flu can send us spiraling out of control quite quickly. That's why so many health experts recommend that ... http://zyrtecmed.info/not-enough-asthmatics-get-flu-shots/ Masks for California Wildfire PollutionAs I write this, more than 12,500 firefighters are battling 1,088 fires across Northern California - and windy weather over the weekend could make the situation even worse. "It is increasing almost hourly," said Carol Jolley of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, as reported ... http://zyrtecmed.info/masks-for-california-wildfire-pollution/