Adult and Children Allergy Asthma Center: Kevin Farnam, MD

Can Children Outgrow Asthma? (http://ow.ly/UXUr30nKt6a) This question depends on the severity of the condition. There are times that your child can present symptoms that appear to be asthma but aren't asthma at all. Illnesses like bronchitis and respiratory infections can have symptoms very similar to asthma. So if you're unsure, you should have your child examined for asthma. Once a child is sensitive to environmental triggers, they remain sensitive to it their whole life. B...ut as they get older, their airways grow larger making the symptoms less prevalent. This is why it appears that your child has outgrown asthma. #Childhood #Asthma #Pasadena Dr. Farnam believes in treating each patient with the highest of care, and he ensures that his patients understand their treatment every step of the way. Contact us for an appointment today. (http://ow.ly/VHhD30nKt6b)

The Reason for Your Chronic Cough (http://ow.ly/It4230nKt67) Chronic cough is your body’s way of responding to something harmful in your body. Your body cough’s in an attempt to expel irritants. In most cases, when everything is working as it should, your body gets rid of harmful bacteria and viruses by coughing them out of your body. But sometimes your body treats a normal and nonharmful thing as harmful. This means that you can develop a chronic cough because of regular ex...posure to allergens. #ChronicCough #Allergens #Pasadena

Are you aware of how diabetes affects your health? Vision problems (even blindness) and kidney disease are just a few to list. Prevent the disease from taking hold of your body before you have to learn to manage it. (http://ow.ly/ZspW30nKt69) #diabetes #Type2 #AlertDay #prevention #Pasadena

Dealing With Your Winter Asthma (http://ow.ly/Jgaf30nKt68) Even with winter time coming to an end, you may still be dealing with your winter symptoms of asthma. And, depending on how severe your condition is, it may be a while before you see real progress. The cold weather often acts as a trigger. Because you’re indoors, you’re more exposed to dust, pet dander, and dust mites. So, as the weather warms up, you can avoid indoor triggers by keeping your house cool and dry. ... #Winter #Asthma #Pasadena

Why You Shouldn't Take Benadryl Regularly for Sleep (http://ow.ly/f1NL30nKt66) Benadryl is one of the most commonly used medications. It acts as an antihistamine to help reduce the effects of allergies. But, it's the side effects of drowsiness that most people are after. If you take Benadryl to help you sleep, you should consider that it also reduces a chemical in your brain that helps you get deep or REM sleep. Research shows that although you fall asleep faster and may sta...y sleep longer, you might not get the quality sleep you need. #Benadryl #Sleep #Pasadena

The Reason for Your Chronic Cough (http://ow.ly/It4230nKt67) Chronic cough is your body’s way of responding to something harmful in your body. Your body cough’s in an attempt to expel irritants. In most cases, when everything is working as it should, your body gets rid of harmful bacteria and viruses by coughing them out of your body. But sometimes your body treats a normal and nonharmful thing as harmful. This means that you can develop a chronic cough because of regular ex...posure to allergens. #ChronicCough #Allergens #Pasadena

Why You Shouldn't Take Benadryl Regularly for Sleep (http://ow.ly/f1NL30nKt66) Benadryl is one of the most commonly used medications. It acts as an antihistamine to help reduce the effects of allergies. But, it's the side effects of drowsiness that most people are after. If you take Benadryl to help you sleep, you should consider that it also reduces a chemical in your brain that helps you get deep or REM sleep. Research shows that although you fall asleep faster and may sta...y sleep longer, you might not get the quality sleep you need. #Benadryl #Sleep #Pasadena

8 Health Benefits of the Spring Season (http://ow.ly/LKAX30nKt65) With the official start of Spring, there are also many health benefits that come with this time of year. From boosting your overall mental health to being able to exercise outdoors, to seeing your skin and hair looking healthier. Spring is a wonderful time to get yourself on the right track!... #health #spring #prevention #Pasadena

Can you be Allergic to Food Smells? (http://ow.ly/MhrS30nKt64) The allergens in food that causes allergic reactions aren't present in the odors themselves. Research shows that in most cases if you're close enough to smell the food, you're likely to breathe in the actual allergens. So, odor itself doesn't cause an allergic reaction, but there can be particles in the aroma that can trigger your allergy. ... #FoodAroma #Allergy #Pasadena

Failing at your New Years Resolutions is never something you want to go through, but it happens, and it's okay. Here are three ways to reboot your failing new year resolutions. (http://ow.ly/nDHc30nKt63) #resolutions #goals #rebooting #restart #Pasadena

What Milk Allergies Look Like (http://ow.ly/FJC330nKt62) Did you know that allergies to milk are the most common food allergy in children? Most children develop a sensitivity to milk within the first year of their life. If you think you have an allergy to milk, check your symptoms after ingestion. Do you feel lethargic or itchy? After having a bowl of cereal with cow’s milk, do you find it hard to breathe? If you notice you have a runny nose, coughing and sneezing after drink...ing milk, you should get tested for a milk allergy. #Milk #Allergy #Pasadena

Have you Been Tested for Food Allergies? (http://ow.ly/erPm30nKt5Z) Food allergies are a serious thing. We eat every day, and if you’re eating something that is causing you harm, you need to know as soon as possible. Food allergies can cause an array of symptoms from skin rashes, swelling, and itching. In some case, food allergies can be deadly. Nut allergies tend to be on the severe side of reactions; they can restrict your breathing and cause you to pass out. ... #FoodAllergy #NutAllergy Dr. Kevin Farnam is a board-certified allergist with a medical degree from Baylor College in Houston, TX. Contact us for an appointment today. (http://ow.ly/B9s930nKt60)

Are you at Risk for Eczema? (http://ow.ly/nm7930nKt5W) Although children have the highest risk of developing eczema, adults can develop it too. It’s not known why eczema develops, but there are a few things that are suspected. Pollution has a harmful effect on the air quality, but it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Pollution is believed to contribute to the cause of eczema. ... #Eczema #SkinCare #Pasadena Serving the Pasadena and surrounding areas, Dr. Kevin Farnam focuses on treatment for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Contact us for an appointment today. (http://ow.ly/zfYd30nKt5X)

Best Ways to Prepare for Allergy Season (http://ow.ly/Qw0A30nKt5V) Springtime is just around the corner, and for most people, it’s an exciting time. But if you suffer from allergies, it’s understandable why you may feel a little nervous. The increase in pollen and allergens often means a lot of sneezing, wheezing and just feeling awful. This is the perfect time to vacuum, change your filters, and mold-proof your home. ... #AllergySeason #Spring #Pasadena

This year's campaign for International Women's Day is #PressforProgress. The campaign, according to the official site of International Women's Day, can be considered "a strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive." Here are nine ways to be part of this movement. (http://ow.ly/cu4D30nKt5U) #BalanceforBetter #InternationalWomensDay #equality #betterworld #Pasadena

What is the Allergic March? (http://ow.ly/VMKu30nKt5T) Allergic March is the natural progression of atopic allergic conditions. These symptoms start early in life and can end spontaneously. These symptoms don’t always necessarily get worse, but they often persist for years. Your body may continue to be sensitive to allergens for years. This phenomenon is often referred to when people say that children grow out their allergies. Atopic dermatitis is usually the first sign of ...the Allergic March. Ask your physician about Allergic March and how it can affect your child. #AllergicMarch #Asthma #LosAngeles