Category Archives: Hay Fever

Back to School Allergies

Even though summer has just hit its apex, soon enough fall will return and with it, the back to school rush. As important as it may be to get the note books, pencils and new clothing, it is necessary that your … Continue reading

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Rhinitis Hurting Your IQ?

  Feeling fatigued?  Maybe even a bit forgetful?  These are some of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (or hayfever) that most people dismiss in lieu of eye and throat irritation or runny nose.  Though you might think that the “hazy” … Continue reading

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What Air Purifier Actually Works?

In order to find an air purifier that will work for you, first you have to know what pollutants are in your air.  There are the obvious indoor offenders like dust, dust mites and dander—but what about the fumes from … Continue reading

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This the Ionic Breeze a Bust?

One of the most aggressive marketing campaigns for an air cleaner was launched by The Sharper Image for their Ionic Breeze Air Purifier. According to Consumer Reports, the Ionic Breeze makes up for 25% of the market share for air … Continue reading

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Mark Your Allergy Calendar

Are you affected by seasonal allergies, but aren’t sure what is causing your reaction? Fortunately, most seasonal allergies follow predictable schedules because they correspond to blooming season of a certain offending plant. In order to best relieve allergy symptoms without … Continue reading

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Are Pollen Allergies Affecting Your Diet?

During the spring and summer, some of the fruits and vegetables that you’ve been missing all winter long appear in carefully stacked mountains at the local grocer. Those sweet, soft peaches that you smothered in vanilla ice cream may surprise … Continue reading

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Hay Fever: Hype versus Fact

It is virtually impossible to avoid contact with airborne pollen—even locking yourself up indoors all summer long cannot completely insulate you. Pollen is commonly trampled through the house on shoes, scattered from your track jacket onto sofas and chairs—it is … Continue reading

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