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Category Archives: Asthma
Asian Ladybugs:The Latest Allergy Import
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?
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
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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California Wildfires: Smoke Deadlier than Flames
The recent wildfires in Southern California have forced nearly 500,000 people to flee their homes—the largest evacuation in the state’s history. Though wildfires are a natural means of rejuvenating the landscape, the havoc that they wreck on populated areas can be tremendous. This … Continue reading
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Just How Dangerous Is Mold?
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
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?
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
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Air Fresheners Under Scrutiny for Unhealthy Ingredients
Air fresheners have seen an alarming surge in popularity over the past thirty years, but their fragrant effects may come along with some unsavory health effects. It might seem like there can’t be anything wrong with a product like air freshener … Continue reading
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Most Parents Don’t Know About “Sick School Syndrome”
It is often taken for granted that schools are key to the spread of illness from child to child (or child to teacher). But beyond the nagging colds, stomach viruses and other more temporary maladies, did you know that your child … Continue reading
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Fall Dust Allergies
If dust and dust mites are the bane of your existence, then you should read this article. If you know that you are allergic to dust mites, mold spores, animal dander, mice, cockroaches or pollen, you can assume that dust will be … Continue reading
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