The Allergy and the Environment Handbook is a compilation of short articles written by local members of the Arizona Allergy and Asthma Society.  You will find insightful information on a variety of subjects relevant to living with allergies in Arizona.   It is intended for general education purposes only and should not be viewed as a specific recommendation for diagnosis or treatment. Any questions should be discussed with your local allergist.                    

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  1. Avoiding Pollen by Suresh Anand, M.D.
  2. Allergic Rhinitis by Allan M. Wachter, M.D.
  3. What is Mold and Where is it Found by Kip Teaford, M.D.
  4. Effect on Urbanization on Pollen and Mold Levels by Mark R. Sneller, Ph.D. and Jacob L. Pinnas M.D.
  5. Asthma by William F. Morgan, M.D. and Roxanne, R. Irestone, R.N.
  6. Asthma in Arizona by Brian Millhollon, M.D.
  7. Allergic Sinus Disease by Mark M. Schubert, M.D., Ph.D.
  8. Non-allergic Nasal Disease by Gerald B. Goldstein, M.D.
  9. Phoenix Aeroallergens by Mark M. Schubert, M.D., Ph.D
  10. Tucson Aeroallergens by Kudagal Murthy, M.D.
  11. Northland Aeroallergens by John Knutson, M.D.
  12. Southeastern Arizona Aeroallergens by Reuben G. Wagelie, M.D.
  13. Other Towns and Rural Areas by Geraldine Freeman, M.D.
  14. Airborne Irritants by J. Christopher Lewis, M.D.
  15. Air Pollution by Mim Chevalier, M.D.
  16. Phoenix Air Pollution by Geraldine Freeman, M.D.
  17. Tucson Air Pollution by Michael J. Schumacher, M.D.
  18. Plants For Allergy Sufferers by William E. Miller, M.D.
  19. Low Allergy Plants by Suresh C. Anand, M.D.
  20. Allergenic Landscape Plants by Geraldine Freeman, M.D.
  21. Animal Allergies by CIGNA HealthCare Allergy
  22. House Dust Mites by Linda Alvarez-Thull, M.D.
  23. Cockroaches and Crickets by Michael E. Manning, M.D.
  24. Stinging Insects by Duane Wong, M.D.
  25. Bites and Stings by Jacob L. Pinnas, M.D.
  26. Eczema by Gary Waddington, M.D.
  27. Allergic Contact Dermatitis by John Knutson, M.D.
  28. Latex Allergy by Geraldine Freeman, M.D.
  29. Low Humidity Problems by Derald B. Goldstein, M.D.
  30. Air Conditioning and Evaporative Coolers by Bryan Updergraff, M.D.
  31. Air Purifiers by James Dover, M.D.
  32. Humidifiers by Geraldine Freeman, M.D.
  33. Vacuum Cleaners by Earl Labovitz, M.D.
  34. School Allergies by Nabeeh N. Lahood, M.D. and Leonard B. Schultz, M.D.
  35. The Use of Inhaled Medications in School by Students in Asthma
  36. The Treatement in School of Children Who Have Food Allergies
  37. Does Moving Help? by William F. Morgan, M.D.
  38. Glossary of Allergy and Asthma Terms by Robert W. Hellmers, M.D.