Doctors urge residents to take precautions as extreme summer temperatures hit Oklahoma With dangerous heat and humidity gripping Oklahoma and much of the Southern United States, the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic is urging individuals with asthma and respiratory conditions to take extra precautions. According to clinic physicians, extreme heat can significantly worsen asthma symptoms…
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Excessive Heat and Asthma: Understanding the Risks and How to Stay Safe
Excessive Heat and Asthma: Understanding the Risks and How to Stay Safe Summers in Oklahoma and across the Southern United States often bring extreme heat and stifling humidity. For individuals with asthma, these high temperatures and high heat index days are more than just uncomfortable – they can pose serious risks to respiratory health. In…
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Alpha-gal Syndrome: How a Tick Bite May Trigger a Life-changing Allergy
Alpha-gal Syndrome: How a Tick Bite May Trigger a Life-changing Allergy If you’ve never heard of Alpha-gal Syndrome, you’re not alone. This little-known food allergy has been making headlines in recent years, baffling both patients and doctors with its unusual symptoms and mysterious origins. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at…
Read MoreImportant Recall Notice: Mondelēz Global LLC's RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches
On July 8, 2025, Mondelez Global LLC announced a voluntary recall affecting specific carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to a labeling error. This proactive measure highlights the company’s commitment to consumer safety, especially for individuals with food allergies. What Products are Affected? The recall affects the following carton sizes of RITZ…
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Summer Bites & Stings: A Parent’s Guide to Staying Safe Outdoors
Summer Bites & Stings: A Parent’s Guide to Staying Safe Outdoors There’s nothing quite like summer—late-night cookouts, family road trips, nature hikes, and lazy lake days. But as families head outside to enjoy the sunshine, there’s a buzz (literally) in the air. Biting and stinging insects are out in full force, and for kids especially,…
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