Allergies & African Americans

(BlackDoctor.org) -- As the weather changes, it's likely your wardrobe will follow suit. For a number of reasons, as it gets colder, our skin also tends to change. A symptom such as chapped skin ...more

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Halloween candy may contain some obvious allergens, but there are many more unexpected allergy and asthma triggers that can pose a threat to trick-or-treaters, including dusty costumes, fog machines and makeup, according ...more

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Did you know every season is associated with certain types of allergies? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and ...more

(BlackDoctor.org) -- U.S. researchers have discovered a genetic mutation unique to African Americans that could help explain why blacks are so susceptible to asthma. ...more