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Recognizing Eczema

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a common, recurring skin condition characterized by a dry, flaky, itchy rash. Eczema can appear on different parts of the body depending on your age. Its appearance may also…

Browse through some common questions about eczema:

Many people with mild or moderate eczema are treated with a variety of medications.

When you and your doctor find other treatments don’t work for you, there’s concern about their risks, or you simply…

Living in the country may be good for your respiratory health, according to a study conducted in Scotland, which suggests that rural as opposed to urban dwelling is associated with a…

Acne patients who have been taking antibiotics for at least six weeks are twice as likely to develop an upper respiratory tract infection as those who aren’t on antibiotic treatment, according…

Blocking a powerful immune system chemical could provide a new treatment for patients suffering from severe Asthma, scientists said on Thursday.

Asthma affects about 150 million people worldwide. About 10…

The dyes used to give diapers a fashionable flair may also give some babies and toddlers an allergic skin reaction, according to a new report.

In the September issue of…

The rate of ibuprophen-sensitive Asthma in children with mild or moderate Asthma is low, the results of a study indicate. Nonetheless, because asthma is so prevalent in children, ibuprophen-sensitive Asthma is a…

New research hints that a large number of Olympic athletes may be using inhaled steroids for exercise-induced Asthma when they don’t have the condition, while others may unknowingly…

Despite concerns from some critics of genetically modified crops that the foods may raise consumers’ risk of allergic reactions, a new study finds no evidence that this is the…

Occupational exposure to substances that trigger Asthma can affect the severity of the disease, according to a report from France.

Previous studies have identified workplace exposures as risk factors for Asthma and…

Asthma flare-ups can be triggered by either viruses or allergens such as pollen, dander and other agents. And now a team of Australian researchers say they’ve developed a method of distinguishing…

In a national survey of high-school students, approximately one in six reported that they currently have Asthma, and of these, more than one in three had an attack…

The link between Asthma and cows’ milk is familiar to many young Asthma sufferers and their parents. I first became aware of the connection through my…

While Asthma does not seem to increase the risk of developing Coronary heart disease, it may be a risk factor for Stroke, researchers report.

Dr. A. R. Folsom from the University of…

In children with persistent Asthma, twice daily treatment with Advair - a combination of the corticosteroid fluticasone and the bronchodilator salmeterol - is well tolerated and has a safety profile similar…

Reports of allergies to sesame seeds appear to be on the rise, particularly in developed nations where sesame is used in everything from hamburger buns to body lotion, according to…