Category Archives: Allergies

3 Tips for Evading Springtime Allergies

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Too soon for Spring Allergy Precautions? The ground is still crunchy with frost and all of the plants and trees that infuriated your allergies are dormant. Why worry about this spring’s allergies so soon? The reason is simple—if you want … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Keep Your Indoor Air Healthy

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Don’t be overwhelmed by indoor air pollution—here’s 9 quick tips that can make a profound difference! The old cliché “what you don’t know can’t hurt you” has been proven true many time, but never so poignantly as it is when applied … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees: Friend or Faux?

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Dan Buglio

It has been long-suspected that those beautiful, live Christmas trees are the cause of many a yuletide sneeze. But is an artificial tree just as maddening to allergy and asthma sufferers as a fresh one? The answer may surprise you! Allergists often … Continue reading →

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2007 Top Cities for Allergies and Asthma

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Are you living in the allergy capital of the US? Every year, the AAFA (Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America) publishes the results of a nationwide study to determine which areas have the greatest allergy and asthma risks. These are … Continue reading →

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Asian Ladybugs:The Latest Allergy Import

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Dan Buglio

There’s a new indoor and outdoor allergen in the U.S.—and the reactions it causes are notably severe. In many parts of the country, the Asian Ladybug (Harmonia axyridis) is making a menace of itself in spite of its agricultural benefits. As … Continue reading →

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Is it Asthma or Flu?

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Dan Buglio

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—for allergy and asthma sufferers. Just as fall is winding down, you can rest assured that most of the pollen producing flora is dormant—and those dust mites that made your summer nights unbearable … Continue reading →

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In the News: California Wildfires Bolster Inland Air Pollution

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Though the weather in Southern California has begun to shift in the favor of exhausted firefighters, the smoke created by the flames will stick with us for a while yet. The winds that fanned the 13 major fires have calmed and … Continue reading →

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Just How Dangerous Is Mold?

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Dan Buglio

During the fall months, mold often is a major component in making allergies unbearable. Fallen leaves provice an ideal food source, because they also will hold in moisture, which is the key element in mold growth. Beyond their ability to … Continue reading →

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Hypo-Allergenic Pets

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Are They Just the Latest Fashion– or the Last Word on Allergy Suffering? There’s nothing more difficult than being an animal lover and also being allergic to animals. For these people, missing out on man’s best friend nearly causes as … Continue reading →

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Why Allergies?

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Dan Buglio

An Interesting Tie Between Good Health and Atopic Tendencies The process of an allergic reaction is an intricately orchestrated response from an individuals immune system to fend off what the body sees to be threatening intruders. Eyes water … Continue reading →