If you have never heard of "cedar fever," you are not alone -- and you probably don't hail from the Lone Star State either. I didn't know anything about it either, until I recently arrived in Austin, Texas to spend the holidays with my daughter.
Being a person highly allergic to all kinds of pollens, I was more than a bit dismayed... Read more
It's that time of year again, the time when a sniffly nose, head congestion, coughing, etc. often strike... and then stick around for days, or even weeks. There can be many reasons for this, what with being indoors more, socializing with more people through the holidays, inclement weather, new food, decorations and more due to the holidays, and so... Read more
Molds... yuck! A fungus -- that's disgusting, right? And what does mold have to do with nasal allergies and asthma? The answer to that question is, "Quite a lot, actually."
Both indoor and outdoor molds are common allergy triggers, resulting in the following symptoms:
Stuffy nose/head
Runny nose/post-nasal drip
Sneezing
Itchy nose... Read more
With the coming of fall and winter each year, we are fast engulfed in the holiday season. For many of us, that is a joyous time for celebrating old traditions, time with family and exciting seasonal events. But for people who have allergies, it can also be a time when symptoms spiral out of control.
No one wants that! So, let's take a... Read more
Understanding your triggers is a key component of allergy management, and dust is one of the most prevalent of triggers. So getting a handle on dust and how it may be affecting your allergies is essential.
It's a sad fact that even the most motivated of housekeepers will not be able to keep dust from coating every surface in the home.... Read more
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