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Are You Taking the Right Asthma Medication?

If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffers from asthma, relief cannot come fast enough.

ALLERGY & ASTHMA HEADLINES

ALLERGY FEATURES

5 Reasons Why You Can't Find Allergy Relief
Spring is here � and while that means longer, warmer days, budding trees and blooming flowers � it also means misery for millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Hidden Allergies
After several scary trips to the emergency room, one woman finds out what's really causing her severe allergic reactions
Wrong Allergy Meds?
Ask Dr. Manny: I've been taking medication for my seasonal allergies but nothing seems to help
Apple Allergy
Ask Dr. Manny: Recently I've been getting a bad reaction when I eat apples. Could I be allergic to them?
Natural Allergy Fixes
Ask Dr. Manny: Allergy medication makes me drowsy. Are there natural remedies that can help?
7 Ways to Alleviate Your Allergy Symptoms
Don't let allergens get the best of you! There are ways to make living with allergies easier
4 Types of Allergy Meds: Which Is Right for You?
With all the medicines advertised on TV and in magazines, how do you know which one does what?
Winter Allergies
Ask Dr. Manny: Is it possible to suffer from allergies in the winter months?
Forecast: A Mix of Sneeze & Cough
Dr. Manny talks with FNC's Janice Dean on what role the weather plays on seasonal allergies
Peanut Allergy Cure?
Researchers look at possible solutions to curb allergic reactions to peanuts
Alcohol Allergies
Before you take another sip beware of hidden ingredients in alcohol that could be giving you an allergic reaction
Is Your House Killing You?
You're sharing your home with more germs than you may think!
Kids and Allergies
Dr. Manny discuss how to comfort your tot during allergy season
Suffering on the Inside
Dr. Manny finds out how to minimize sources of indoor allergies
Treating Itchy Eyes
Dr. Manny takes a look at new over-the-counter eye drops for allergy sufferers
Sticking it to Allergies
Ancient treatments are working well for today's allergy sufferers
Optimizing Allergy Meds
Dr. Manny discusses what you should know before taking your seasonal allergy medications
Star's Sneeze Solution
CSI Miami's Eva La Rue cracks the code on seasonal allergies

ASTHMA FEATURES

Winter Woes
Learn what causes your allergies and asthma to flare-up more than usual this time of the year
Game On: Controlling Exercise-Induced Asthma
Exercise-induced asthma can take the fun out of sports, so it's important to stay ahead of the game
New 'Green' Inhalers May Be Confusing, Pricey
Asthma inhalers go "green" on Dec. 31, forcing patients still using the old-fashioned kind to make a pricey and even confusing switch.
Are You Taking the Right Asthma Medication?
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffers from asthma, relief cannot come fast enough
Asthma Bug
Ask Dr. Manny: I heard a finding about children, asthma and a germ in their stomachs. What's this all about?
Asthma: Not Just For Kids Anymore
11 million adults suffer from asthma. Learn what triggers adult asthma
Chronic Coughing
Kids are bound to get colds and coughs. But if that cough just won't go away it could be a sign of asthma.
Asthma at the Olympics
Gold medalist turned coach warns about air quality and asthma risk at the Beijing Olympics
Bogus Asthma Medicines
Dr. Manny finds out about some fake and dangerous asthma medicines

UNDERSTANDING ALLERGIES

Understanding Allergies
More Americans and their family members are at an increased risk of getting allergies, according to a new study. Here's how to better diagnose your allergies and your allergy-risk.