Surviving the seasons Asthma & Allergy Prevention


Asthma is one of our nation's most common chronic health conditions. Many substances can aggravate allergies or increase the severity of asthma symptoms in individuals who are sensitive to these allergens or irritants.

This web site is designed to help you "SURVIVE THE SEASONS" by providing information on asthma, allergies and some of the most common seasonal and non-seasonal allergens and asthma irritants such as:

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  • cigarette smoke
  • cockroaches
  • dustmites
  • house dust
  • mold
  • pets
  • pollen

In addition, we provide "PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES" for each to help you avoid exposure to these substances.

Please remember that information contained on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used to guide the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition without the advice and supervision of a licensed, qualified health care provider.

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This site is based on the information contained in:

SURVIVING THE SEASONS:
ALLERGY & ASTHMA PREVENTION CALENDAR
1998-1999

Original Concept:
Anita L. Jackson, M.D., M.P.H.
Greater Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat, P.A.
Calendar Design:
Susan B. Edelstein, Ph.D.
Image Associates
Development Team:
Susan B. Edelstein, Ph.D.
Image Associates
David B. Green
Image Associates
Anita L. Jackson, M.D., M.P.H.
Greater Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat, P.A.
Patrick J. Vojta, Ph.D.
NIEHS
Larry W. Williams, M.D.
Duke Univ. Medical Center
Darryl C. Zeldin, M.D.
NIEHS
Supported by:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709
919-541-3345
Page last updated: 4/6/01
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