Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure
FAAN’s 4th annual Walk for Food Allergy season is here. The Walk for Food Allergy raises funds for awareness and research in the area of food allergy in hopes of finding a cure. Over 20 walks are scheduled across the country and those interested can join a team or create their own. If no walk is in your area, you can become a “virtual” walker, just check out the site. (source)

Asthma On the Job
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), it is estimated that about “15% or 1 in 7, of adult cases of asthma are caused by the workplace.” Some workers are more at risk than others, including Health care professionals, employees who wear powdered natural rubber latex gloves, workers manufacturing plastics, rubbers or foam products, bakers and pastry makers. The difference between work induced asthma and non-occupational is difficult due to the similar symptoms. A healthcare professional needs to consider specific questions while making this decision. (source)

How to Reduce Your Risk of Asthma: Spend Your Whole Life on a Farm
Study finds that living on a farm can significantly reduce allergies, hay fever and asthma.  The type of farm work did not appear relevant in the reduction of symptoms. Perhaps this goes back to the theory of too much cleanliness leads to oversensitization, which in turn leads to allergies. Maybe we all should get outside and in the dirt a little more. (source)
- Heather Legg

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