Back to school asthma

Summer is just about over.  Everyone in the family has hopefully been healthy, but now it’s back to school.  About 2-3 weeks after the summer school break ends there is always a big increase in children’s asthma symptom, and emergency room visits.  In...
The BUZZ about bee allergies

The BUZZ about bee allergies

Knowing where to look for bees and what to look for if you are stung can help avoid some of the fear of bee allergy. Where are bees found? Honey bee nests are in tree hollows and old logs and generally they only sting when provoked. They usually leave in the...

Thunderstorm Asthma

Although not frequent, severe springtime thunderstorms have been linked to asthma attack epidemics. Last year, more than 8,500 patients overwhelmed hospitals and emergency personnel during a thunderstorm on November 21 (Australia’s springtime) in Melbourne. So,...