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How Accurate are Allergy Tests

While allergy tests are recommended as the only sure way to isolate individual triggers and successfully treat symptoms, there is some question about just how accurate these tests really are.

Is a Foam Mattress Good for Allergies?

You may wonder is a foam mattress for allergies a good idea? One of the trends in mattresses has been the memory foam or the hybrid mattress. Natural foam (latex) has been in and out of fashion since it was first introduced over 30 years ago.

Study Shows HEPA Air Filtration Reduces the Risk of COVID in Schools

Researchers from Goethe University have demonstrated that air purifiers with a class H13 filter (HEPA) can lower aerosol concentration in a classroom by 90 percent within 30 minutes.

Mold Spores – What are They?

A few question we get fairly often is are mold spores in the air all the time and which ones are allergenic.

Antihistamines – Why Do Some Make You Sleepy

I don’t know about you but I can not take Benadryl when I know there is lots to be done. The stuff just wipes me out.

Bed Bugs are the Real Vampires

When I was a kid, the old black and white movies with scary monsters like vampires and mummies were some of my favorites. As I got older, I loved movies (like Young Frankenstein and The Rocky Horror Picture Show) that allowed me to laugh at my fears. Currently, zombies fill the screens of horror flicks.

How Allergies Affect Your Eyes

Allergy symptoms can be more than sneezing, coughing, stuffy nose, or runny nose. Allergies can affect your eyes as well. If your eyes are frequently red and itchy or watery, you may suffer from allergic conjunctivitis or ocular allergy.

What Does a Sinus Headache Feel Like?

A sinus headache is a miserable constant pain that is characterized by aches over the forehead, cheekbones and the bridge of the nose. It worsens when you bend over or move your head suddenly. It is also typically worse in the morning and it gets better as the day progresses. This pain of a sinus headache is also more painful when the weather is cold and damp.

A Guide to Allergy Elimination

Allergies affect over 50 million people in the United States. Allergy and asthma account for over 10 million office visit per year. So you see, if you suffer from allergies, you are not alone.

Allergies – Know the Enemy – Molds Part 1

Along with pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds, molds are an important cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis. People allergic to molds may have symptoms from spring to late fall. The mold season often peaks from July to late summer (reversed below the Equator).

Keep My Boyfriend or My Cat?

So your boyfriend comes to pick you up at your apartment for the first time, stands in the living room and starts to sneeze his head off. Turns out he is allergic to cats. What do you do?

What is a Mattress Encasement?

You may have heard of mattress encasements before, but what are they exactly and do you need one? Let's find out.