Welcome, @GilbertoF . It's good to have you here in the AAFA community. An interesting question! Your report lists sensitivity to the pollens of English plantain, ragweed, and goosefoot.That has nothing to say about whether you are allergic to cannabis pollen, something rare in any location, I think. As 'Ask the Allergist' says above, allergy to marijuana is possible but more likely connected to smoking it.
Awesome!! Raising awareness and "Creating a Baseline" for both IAQ and touchpoints (Pesticides) is key for safety and health inside the schools, hospitals, workplace as well as residential homes.
Good afternoon, Than you for information you just shared. I work with a parent who's child was sent to two different labs for blood work for allergy for lobster or shellfish after taking the prick/puncture skin test. Mom was very concern about having to go too two different labs for results. How can I help educate her with information that will make her feel better or understand the method used for results.
Welcome, @Natalie Wiggins and thank you for the question. So that we can discuss it in more detail with more people, I'm going to copy your comment into a new topic in the Skin Conditions Support forum: Help Explaining about Different Types of Allergy Skin Tests Let's do a deeper dive there.
So if my children and I suffer from Ezcema,Uticaria,Dermatitis and my children have done allergy test on forearm and upper arm area, can they still be tested with Atopy Patch?
I am confused by these reports. I remember the previous report (cannot find a link to it) implying that Portland OR is one of the friendliest places for asthma. Now it lists it as one of the asthma capitals.
Hi @Venkata Aspari , The full ranking of the top 100 uses a weighted formula created by AAFA that includes: estimated asthma prevalence, ER visits for asthma, and asthma mortality. Portland, Oregon, ranks overall as the #39th Asthma Capital. The reason why Portland ranked this high is because the Portland, Oregon metro area has a high estimated asthma prevalence per their county records. But in the other areas we analyzed, Portland was average or better than average. Please let us know if...
What product someone can use for Eczema on the hands and fingers. My mom diabetic and suffers from Eczema, my children have astham so they suffer from Eczema and so do I. The itchiness and lack of sleep scratching midldle night it horrible for me. Benadryl does not help me. Any suggestions
Hello @Cassi and welcome! We're glad you found us. I don't know the answer to the question but you may be able to extrapolate using the full report . A nearby city with similar geography may point the way. Will you ask that question as a topic in the Asthma Support forum where it can be discussed in detail?
Spring allergies can be miserable @friendjudy ! I hope you were able to start your spring allergy treatment plan early and that it's helping. Be sure to check out the tips for reducing your exposure on the page with the report - allergycapitals.com This research report looks at more than just pollen scores when ranking the cities.
Thanks for your comment Milli. Both of these factors are important. Racial and ethnic minorities along with poor and low-wealth children in the U.S. suffer the harshest inequities among those living with asthma and/or food allergies. Asthma is the leading cause of missed school days. This not only makes more Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous children more vulnerable to serious health complications, it also puts them at an unfair academic disadvantage. Resources supporting healthier school...
Thanks for sharing that experience Nicolle. I understand your your concern and there is no intention that the school would make decisions for the parent but rather a team approach. Studies show that for underserved kids, case management including school nurses can improve outcomes for kids with asthma. You read more in our Asthma Disparities Report (p143) - https://www.aafa.org/asthma-di...n-on-minorities.aspx
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