Allergies Archives

The Science Behind Allergy Avoidance – Dust Mites

Allergy, whether we like it or not, is a chronic condition and will linger in the backgrounds of our lives. As with any medical condition, it is important to evaluate your options and choose the methods that work best for you in context of your lifestyle. One key to deciding treatment methods is to delve into the scientific research behind them. Allergy avoidance based on junk science is a waste of time, effort, and money.

However, trying to sift through such reports can prove tedious, leaving your mind-numbingly bored and more confused than before. Therefore, I’ve taken the liberty of searching out these experiments and breaking them down to the essential information that will help you in your allergy treatment decisions.

Over the years, science has made incredible advances in allergy avoidance discoveries that reduce the exposure to indoor allergens such as dust mites. Smooth (non-textile) flooring, indoor humidity control,increased air ventilation, acaricides, and allergen-impermeable encasements have all made an impact in the quality of life for sufferers. This particular study acknowledges that and seeks to see exactly how effective they are. (Read Complete Article )

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Fall Is Here and So Is Ragweed Allergy Season

Fall is my favorite season. The weather gets a bit cooler, not saying much in South Florida, things just seem to settle down for a few months and football starts up again. Unfortunately for many, late August and September marks the beginning of ragweed allergy season.

Ragweed is one of the most common weeds and is the number one cause of fall allergy symptoms in the United States. Ragweeds really flourish in the Midwestern part of the country. It is usually found in areas such as fields and along the roadside in rural areas, but it is not only found in the country. Ragweed also grows in vacant lots in urban areas and ragweed pollen can get blown in from other areas. Ragweed pollen can travel as far as 400 miles via the winds, so you may be affected by ragweed even though it does not grow nearby.

Ragweed allergy season starts as Summer turns to Fall. Ragweed normally peaks the first week in September and remains high through October. The good news is that ragweed season ends after the first frost in November, right before winter. (Read Complete Post )

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Mike Krause
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Traveling with Allergies – Dust Mite Proofing Your Vacation

You have worked so hard to make sure your home is protected and your family has a safe-zone from allergies. However as the summer traveling season comes to an end and the holiday traveling season looms in the distant future, now is time to start thinking about the necessary precautions to dust mite proofing your vacation. It doesn’t matter the season, traveling with allergies is a problem all year long.

Hotels and Aunt Sally’s home are not going to be as allergy free as your home. Traveling with allergies doesn’t have to ruin your trip, whether business or pleasure. You just have to be prepared. When our family travels, we always take certain items: dust mite pillow covers and ADMS spray. We took care of Grandma’s bedrooms long ago by getting themattresses covered. We know we can visit her home and not have any allergy problems.

Amid your dreams of relaxation and family fun, don’t let memories be tainted by frustrating allergic reactions and trips to the drug store. Read the complete article on traveling with allergies.

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Regina

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