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May 2007

Excellent Resources On Allergy, Allergen, Asthma Allergy

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Mention respiratory allergies and asthma and most people think of the outdoors. The bad news is the allergens that affect most people are actually indoors and cause problems year-round. The good news is people allergic to indoor allergens can often control them.

April 2007

Excellent Resources On Air Filter, Allergy, Allergy Relief

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As the owner of Enviro-Pure Air Care, a successful air duct cleaning company In Ottawa, Ontario, canada. I am often consulted upon for my educational experience regarding indoor air quality issues. With the advancements being made in air filtration I am often asked for my opinion on various filtration options one of which are Electrostatic furnace filters.As a duct cleaning technician myself, I am a strong advocate of electrostatic air filters.

Excellent Resources On Chicken Allergy, Allergy, Allergy Information

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Whether you love fried chicken or you take care of chickens in your backyard, you can be prone and a likely candidate for chicken allergy. According to some studies, there is a high percentage of people that are suffering from chicken allergy already. You should look into this case because you might not know if you will be the next victim or is already one.

Excellent Resources On Asthma Allergy, Asthma Symptom, Allergy Treatment

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Knowing the symptoms and signs of a certain ailment or disease may very well come in handy towards being able to control it. Asthma is no exception to this fact. Though it's been years since I had an asthma attack, (thanks to some plain, natural methods of prevention and control), I remember vividly how at the onset of an attack my breathing used to be labored and the wheezing sounds used to begin.

Excellent Resources On Allergy, Asthma, Allergy Asthma

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Asthma is a chronic lung affliction that is characterized by breathing difficulties. People who suffer from asthma have extra sensitive or hyper-responsive airways. In the course of an asthma attack, the airways suffer irritation and react by narrowing and constricting, resulting in increased resistance to airflow, and obstruction of the flow of air flow through the air passages to and from the lungs

Excellent Resources On Allergy, Allergy Information, Pollen Allergy

Allergies are caused by exposure to pollution of either a particulate form such as pollen or a chemical form such as polyvinylchloride. The results of exposure to a pollutant to which the body is allergic vary dramatically. Hayfever with a few sneezes in the morning is a mild reaction while Multiple Chemical Sensitivity can completely debilitate a sufferer. So, what can be done to reduce the symptoms from these allergies? The answer is a lot.

Excellent Resources On Allergy, Allergy Treatment, Allergy Shot

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Unfortunately, not everyone can get allergy shots. If you have severe asthma or a heart problem you should not get allergy shots. Also, if you take a beta blocker for a heart condition you shouldn't take allergy shots. Children under five years of age should also not get allergy shots. Also, you shouldn't start allergy shots if you are pregnant.

Excellent Resources On Pet Allergy, Dog Allergy, Cat Allergy

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Pets definitely help us live longer and healthier lives. This is especially true of the elderly and those of us who live alone. Pets make wonderful and faithful companions. They are always there for us. However, this relationship can become strained, and sometimes even be broken when someone in the household develops an allergy to a beloved pet.

March 2007

Excellent Resources On Allergy Information, Allergy, Allergen

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Do you know that the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in America is Allergy, with its annual cost exceeding $18 billion. Nearly 50 million children and adults are believed to complicate and even handicap their lives due to allergies.

Excellent Resources On Pet Allergy, Dog Allergy, Allergy

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Dogs are canines that are perceived as intelligent and trainable among all other animals. We see dogs everywhere, in the movies, in cartoons, in the television (remember Lassie?), and even in high-security areas like malls. In the latter case, dogs are trained to sniff bombs, drugs and other illegal substances in the surroundings. The world is a ‘dog eat dog world’ and it can be even found truthful if you are allergic to dogs. Dog allergies and cat allergies in similarities and contrast

Excellent Resources On Allergy, Allergy Treatment, Air Purifier

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Airborne allergies are easily one of the most common types of allergies afflicting a wide spread of the population. This rise in allergies necessitated a lot of research from several companies on making a device that would clean the air. Thus, Air purifiers and air cleaners today have become one of the biggest answers to the various airborne allergies. The air you breathe is rife with so many pollutants that there is almost no single system that can make the air 100% pure but you can get pretty close.

Excellent Resources On Pet Allergy, Allergy, Air Purifier

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Approximately two percent of the U.S. population, between 6 and 10 million people, is allergic to pet cats. One third of these insist on keeping kitty, despite prodding from medical professionals. Add dogs, birds, hamsters, and other pets, and you have a near majority of the population. Many people are allergic to a pet belonging to a loved one, which they may see only on occasional visits.

Excellent Resources On Allergy Treatment, Cold Allergy, Allergy

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I finally discovered the reason why about a year and a half ago. It was an allergy. Apparently, having a stuffed-up nose when you wake up in the morning is a sure sign of an allergy. So it wasn't an all-year-round cold after all. I was surprised. I always thought that allergies only affected the skin, but nothing could be further from the truth.

Excellent Resources On Seasonal Allergy, Allergy Treatment, Allergy

In order to effectively treat your allergies, you need to find the allergy remedy most aligned with your symptoms and needs. You have several avenues to choose from when searching for an allergy remedy. These avenues include: home remedies, allergy medication, environmental modifications, and a consultation with an Allergist.

February 2007

Excellent Resources On Food Allergy, Allergy Treatment, Allergy

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An allergy to food is when you have an adverse physical reaction to a food item after eating it. The most common food allergy is a Peanut Allergy, which affects from 1% - 1.5% of the population. It is also possible to outgrow a food allergy over time, however with a peanut allergy, this is rather unlikely.