Jacksonville has a disproportionate number of asthma-related deaths compared to other U.S. cities, which truly indicates the need for better asthma awareness and education. The “2013 Asthma Capitals” list has been released and you can find how Jacksonville ranked at the attached link.
http://www.aafa.org/pdfs/2013_AC_FinalPublicList1.pdf
To learn more about asthma, visit our education center at: www.jaxallergy.com/education.htm
This latest beauty craze may cause a severe allergic eyelid rash or infection.
Here are some practical tips from CNN’s website on how to cope with environmental allergies this season.
Tree pollen: LOW
Grass pollen: VERY HIGH
Weed pollen: NONE
Mold Spores: LOW
Source: www.weather.com
A new government report finds that food and skin allergies continue to increase in US children.
For more information about food allergies, visit our allergy education center
Tree pollen: NONE
Grass pollen: HIGH
Weed pollen: NONE
Mold Spores: MODERATE
Source: www.weather.com
Tree pollen: LOW
Grass pollen: LOW
Weed pollen: LOW
Mold Spores: LOW
Source: www.weather.com
Have you heard of the “cinnamon challenge”? Well, our children probably have. There’s over 51,000 Youtube videos showing players coughing an choking after attempting this risky dare– one clip has over 29 million views! The Florida Poison Information Center has received 26 calls related to toxic cinnamon exposure from 2011-2012, although it is not known if any have been reported in Jacksonville. The bottom line: This game harms its players and is exceptionally dangerous for asthmatics. Let’s be sure our children know not to try this one.
Tree pollen: LOW
Grass pollen: NONE
Weed pollen: LOW
Mold Spores: HIGH
Source: www.weather.com
The pollen allergy season in and around Jacksonville is in full swing. Here’s a very succinct video overview by Dr. Richard Lankow (botanist and plant pathologist) discussing key facts about pollen.
