Allergies
Asthma
Resources
About Coping

4 On the Cover:
Ready or Not, Spring
Allergy Season is Here
With the right treatment, people
with allergies can lead healthy and
active lives.
6 What You Should Know
About Food-Related
Anaphylaxis
Most people eat without a thought that
something so essential to life might
also harm them. But for people who
are allergic to one or more foods, every
mouthful can be a worry.
8 5 Steps Toward Asthma
Management
You can manage your asthma better
than anyone else. Use these five vital
steps for success.
10 Love Your Pet, Not
Your Allergy?
Good news for the millions of dog
and cat lovers whose four-legged friend
is causing them to sneeze and wheeze –
removing the pet from the home isn’t
the only option.
12 Wondering Why You
Get Hives?
Get to the bottom of what’s causing the
itching and get relief.
13 What’s New in Allergy &
Asthma Research
Highlights of the 2011 Annual Meeting
of the American College of Allergy,
Asthma & Immunology
14 Gardening the Allergy-
Friendly Way
With a few simple precautions,
allergies don’t have to stand between
you and your garden.
16 Defend Your Home
Against Allergens
Allergy & asthma control begins at
home. With aggressive cleaning, you
can reduce your symptoms.
17 Wine May Please the Palate
but Not the Immune System
While the health benefits of drinking
wine in moderation continue to make
news, for some with allergies, even a
glass a day may be difficult to swallow.
18 Your Guide to Asthma-
Friendly Travel
If you or a loved one has asthma,
navigating travel can be tricky. With
a little preparation, your travel can
be more asthma-friendly.
Briefs 10, 11, 14
News 15
A&A Fighters Network 17