Category Archives: Mold

Spring Dust Allergies

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Dan Buglio

Spring time might be marked with eager anticipation by gardeners, joggers and sun worshippers alike, but as for those who suffer from asthma or allergies, this time of year promises misery.  During the winter months, most of the causes of allergy … Continue reading →

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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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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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Air Fresheners Under Scrutiny for Unhealthy Ingredients

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Dan Buglio

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”

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Dan Buglio

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

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Dan Buglio

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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Oreck Air Purifier and the Ionic Breeze

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Dan Buglio

  Anything that seems “too good to be true” usually means that it’s all hogwash. This is especially true in the case the Oreck air purifier and the Ionic Breeze. Both of these products are readily recognizable because of the mammoth-sized marketing … Continue reading →

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Back to School Allergies

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Dan Buglio

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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