EDITOR Harrison Wein, Ph.D.,
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Assistant Editor:
Vicki Contie
CONTRIBUTORS
Vicki Contie, Margaret Georgiann (illustrations), Sitara Maruf
and Harrison Wein
Frightened of Food Living with Food Allergies Imagine what life would be like if you had to constantly check out the ingredients in your favorite foods to make sure your life wasn’t in danger after eating even a tiny bit. For some people with severe food allergies, that’s become their way of life. full story
Of Air and Asthma Air Pollution’s Effects A growing number of Americans are sniffling and suffering with allergies and asthma. Several studies have shown that air pollution and indoor allergens make asthma symptoms worse and can bring on an asthma attack. If you’re 1 of the 23 million Americans who suffer from asthma, you might get some relief by taking steps to reduce indoor allergen levels and modifying your lifestyle to avoid the ill effects of air pollution. full story
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