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    posted 06/13/2008, comments (31)

    Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of Addiction

    Over-the-counter nasal sprays provide quick relief to millions of Americans suffering from a stuffy nose or sinus pressure, often brought on by allergies (aka "hay fever"). But did you know prolonged use of these sprays -- known as topical nasal decongestants (TNDs) -- often leads to addiction?   Continue reading Decongestant Nasal Sprays:... Read moreChevron
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    posted 06/11/2008, comments (0)

    Zagat Allergy Guide Missing Something: Food Allergies!

    When I first saw the ads for Out and About with Allergies by Zagat, I was really excited. The Zagat guide is going to take on allergies and food?! Rock on!   But it wasn't exactly as I had dreamed, at least not yet.   In a partnership with GlaxoSmithKline, the pharmaceutical company that creates the allergy medication Veramyst,... Read moreChevron
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    Top 10 Houseplants for People With Allergies

    Do you have nasal allergies (also known as hay fever)? And do you also love having green, growing things in your house year round? If so, you may be wondering which houseplants are most "safe" for people allergic to airborne allergens, such as pollen and mold, to have.     The good news is people with allergies can have houseplants... Read moreChevron
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    posted 05/16/2008, comments (0)

    Attitudes About Allergies

    Between January and February 2008, a national telephone survey was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Schering-Plough/MERCK Pharmaceuticals of 1,007 consumers, 1,006 allergy sufferers and 302 physicians. Specifically, this telephone surveyed the psychosocial aspects of allergies: ambivalence toward allergies symptoms; the impact and... Read moreChevron
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    Spring Allergy Capitals - Do You Live in a "Hot" Allergy Location?

    The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently announced this spring's "Allergy Capitals" for 2008. This is NOT a coveted award -- it's actually more like a booby prize if your city makes it on to this list.   Twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall, the AAFA performs research to determine where the... Read moreChevron
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