Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Allergies and Asthma

October 22, 2025
Can Adults Develop Asthma?

June 2, 2025
How Dangerous Is Poor Air Quality for Your Health?

April 2, 2021
10 Things to Know About Sinusitis

October 22, 2025
Can Adults Develop Asthma?
A Keck Medicine of USC pulmonary expert explains why adults may start experiencing asthma symptoms. Asthma is a chronic lung...

December 11, 2020
How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Health
Even if you’re not in the direct path of the fire, the effects of wildfire smoke inhalation can cause major...

July 22, 2020
Could I Have a Latex Allergy?
Latex allergy symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. Here’s what you need to know. The last time you went...

April 10, 2020
What People With Asthma Should Know About COVID-19
S. Cindy Xi, MD, an allergist and immunologist with Keck Medicine of USC, answers some common questions about asthma and...

December 24, 2019
How Dangerous Is Secondhand Smoke?
Passive smoking can be more damaging to your health than you might think. Considering the clear risks associated with smoking,...

September 24, 2019
Should I Go Gluten-Free?
Going gluten-free may seem like a trendy diet option, but for some people, it’s a medical necessity. Chances are your...

July 15, 2019
Is It a Seasonal Allergy or a Cold?
If you’ve got the sniffles, here’s how to figure out what’s causing your ailments. Just when you think cold and...

February 27, 2018
How to Tell If You Have Nasal Polyps
Do you have a runny or stuffed up nose? There might be more to your symptoms than just a head...