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Kathleen MacNaughton

posted 12/23/2008, comment (1)

Winter Pollens & Cedar Fever

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 Chevron

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Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 12/10/2008, comments (0)

7 Ways to Avoid Your Mold Allergy Triggers

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 Chevron

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posted 12/01/2008, comment (1)

Dust : The #1 Allergy Trigger?

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 Chevron

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posted 11/12/2008, comments (4)

Hypoallergenic Pets Are NOT the Same as NON-Allergenic

There's been a lot of media hype about "hypoallergenic dogs" in the past week since President-Elect Obama announced his family would be bringing a new puppy to the White House, come January. Apparently, his daughter Malia, 10, has allergies, and so they are in the hunt for a shelter dog who is also "hypoallergenic." Update: As of Jan. 12, 2009,... Read more Chevron

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