Allergies and Asthma

At first, a rash begins to break out on your skin. Then your lips start to swell, then your tongue. Or, without warning, it's hard to take a simple breath.

If you've had these symptoms, you know the discomfort and panic that can accompany an allergic reaction or an asthmatic attack. But isolating the offending substance that triggers your allergy or asthma requires considerable detective work. Was it the fish you had for dinner? Or the nuts you just snacked on? Or the strawberries? Or your neighbor's pet? How long did it take until a symptom occurred? How long did the symptoms last?

If you are among the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies, or 17 million Americans who have asthma, you know that keeping a log of possible trigger substances could eliminate your discomfort -- and even save your life.

However, maintaining an allergy or asthma diary can seem like a time-consuming task. PHDtoGo makes it easy to track which substances you're allergic to, or what brings on an asthmatic attack. Your personal health diary also helps you determine what makes your allergies better or worse.

If you have allergies or asthma, you certainly don't want to take unnecessary risks. By carrying your Emergency Card, authorized healthcare providers can readily access your health information. This is particularly critical when every second counts. They simply access your Emergency Page and review which substances or medications you're allergic to, and information about your past allergic attacks. This private, online information could save lives, no matter where you are, whether you're at home or traveling.

PHDtoGo also lets you track known allergens or allergic reactions to insect stings. You can monitor dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic skin reactions or any instances of anaphylactic shock. And with PHDtoGo you can store your skin tests results, patch tests and allergic blood test results in one place.

Any allergy desensitization injections or medications can be indicated in your online health diary, along with their effectiveness. You'll also reduce bureaucratic confusion by noting in your PHDtoGo file when you went to the emergency room for your condition, or were hospitalized.