An asthma diagnosis can come as a surprise. If you or a family member has recently been diagnosed with asthma, know that you have plenty of company. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 17 million people with asthma. And it's not just limited to children—anyone can develop asthma.
A growing body of evidence shows that immunotherapy, commonly known as “allergy shots,” can help prevent and treat allergic asthma. However, it isn't for everyone. Here is what you should know about immunotherapy; how it works, what it entails, and when it should be considered.
Asthma can be triggered by both indoor and outdoor air pollution. There isn't much we can do to avoid the outside air pollution, but what about improving the quality of the air inside our homes? It makes sense that if we could clean the allergens and irritants from the air we breathe indoors, our asthma would be better managed—especially given that Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. The problem is that the medical studies just don't back this up. Indoor air filters alone do not seem to have much of an impact on improving asthma control. But air filtration systems are often recommended as part of an overall strategy of environmental controls.
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