Coping^® with Allergies & Asthma Magazine Table of Contents

4 On the Cover: Savor Summer – Without the Symptoms
Make the most of summer by learning how to manage your allergy symptoms.

5 Off to College with Allergies & Asthma
For many students, starting college marks the beginning of adulthood, and it may be the first time they will be managing their allergies & asthma without supervision from mom and dad.

6 Diagnosing Food Allergy
Allergic reactions to food can cause serious illness. Therefore, it is extremely important for you to work with your doctor to find out what foods cause your allergic reaction.

8 Air Pollution & Asthma
Studies have shown that air pollution is related to the worsening of asthma symptoms. Should you be concerned about the air you’re breathing?

9 House Dust – What’s in it. And what you can do about it.
Your home should be a haven, not a source of allergy & asthma symptoms.

10 Taking the Heat Out of Summer Skin Flare-Ups
Allergic skin reactions don’t have to spoil the fun of summer. Knowing the causes and being prepared can help ease your itchiness.

11 Highlights of the American Thoracic Society 2010 International Conference

13 The Summer Camp Asthma Care Checklist
By following this checklist, parents can breathe a little easier about their child’s camp experience.

14 Avoiding Anaphylaxis
Do you know how to prevent a severe allergic reaction?

15 Easing the Itch of the Great Outdoors
Learn how to prevent and treat allergic reactions to poison ivy, oak, and sumac.

17 Putting Your Finger on the Asthma Trigger
If you have asthma, you can minimize your symptoms by finding out your triggers and avoiding them.

18 What Allergy & Asthma Fighters Need to Know Before Building or Remodeling a Home
Knowing about some specific hazards can help you reduce the impact your home improvement project may have on your allergies.

19 Out with the Mold – In with the New, Symptom-Free You!
Follow these tips to help rid your home of mold.

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News 3
Briefs 7, 19
FDA Update 16