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Eye Allergies
Eye allergy symptoms occur when the membranes that cover the whites of the eyes and line the eyelids become inflamed from exposure to an allergen. This is similar to how the lining of the nose...

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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy (also known as allergy shots) was first introduced to treat allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies or "hay fever") one hundred years ago. The concept stems from the idea that the immune system can be desensitized to the substances...
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, is a common skin condition and often described as "the itch that rashes." Intensely itchy patches and dry skin are the hallmarks of this condition. The creases
Dealing With Holiday Food Allergies
As we approach the holiday season with office and neighborhood parties and family gatherings, it is important for people with food allergy to be extra cautious.
Insect Sting Allergy
Every year more than half a million people seek care at a hospital emergency room because of insect stings. As many as 5% of Americans suffer from a severe allergy to insect stings called anaphylaxis which

Interactive Human Atlas: Allergies
Learn more about your allergies by watching videos, reviewing slides and participating in in-depth interactive opportunities.
Learn more about your allergies by watching videos, reviewing slides and participating in in-depth interactive opportunities.
Cold Checkup
Are you dripping, blowing, hacking and generally miserable? Does it seem like you've felt that way forever? Test the odds that it's not a cold, and find out what to do about it.

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Asthma News

Experts debate Tylenol's safety for asthmatic kids

Air fresheners, scented candles may spur allergic reactions

Some asthma drugs raise risk of complications, especially in kids

Use of asthma controller meds on the rise among U.S. kids

Cold, flu season poses risks for kids with asthma

Gene variant linked to failure of asthma drug

Asthma can complicate diabetes care in kids

Asthma inhaler Primatene Mist going off the market

Toddler's dust mite sensitivity may predict later asthma

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Weather

Today's Forecast

62°
42°

Rain and scattered thunderstorms will be in the area through about 1am, then clearing will begin to take place toward daybreak.

Thursday will be warm and breezy with highs soaring into the upper 60s, but then the colder air will begin to seep in on Friday. After a few showers Friday morning, winds turn from the northwest, holding the afternoon temperatures near 60 degrees.

Colder this weekend. Windy with more clouds than sun on Saturday and highs near 40. Sunday will be the sunnier, less windy, and milder day this weekend with highs in the upper 40s.

Expect another chance at soaking rain late Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

7-Day Forecast: Lynchburg

Wednesday

62°
42°

Afternoon showers (60%)

Thursday

68°
49°

Breezy and warmer

Friday

61°
28°

Morning showers (40%), windy

Saturday

40°
22°

Windy and colder

Sunday

47°
30°

Sunny

Monday

50°
36°

Sun and clouds

Tuesday

54°
42°

Shower possible late (30%)

Currently in Lynchburg as of

48°(Feels like 44°)
Heavy Rain
Wind: NW @ 9 mph
Barometer: 29.63 in.
Sunrise: 06:58
Sunset: 18:03
Humidity: 93%
UV Index: 4.00

7-Day Forecast: Roanoke