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Clean Air Relief for Allergy Sufferers

May 14th, 2012  
Clean Air Relief for Allergy Sufferers Forty to fifty million people in this country suffer from some type of allergy. Allergy sufferers are miserable all year long, even in the colder months when they spend most of their time indoors. The Environmental Protection Agency claims that some of the worst allergy triggers are present inside you home all year long. Many people spend their lives constantly searching for a way to find relief from their allergy symptoms. The way to get relief from your allergies is to reduce symptoms by learning about triggers and limiting your exposure to them. Some of the most common indoor allergy triggers include: Mold Pollen Cigarette smoke Dust mites Cockroaches Pets Allergies do more than irritate; they may also have a negative impact on Read more [...]

How an Air Purifier for Pet Dander and Pet Hair Can Help

May 14th, 2012  
Pet Owners Breathe Easy With Air Purifiers You may not be actively allergic to cats and dogs, but if you have these animals in your home, you are constantly inhaling pet dander. Over time, this can do quite a number on your respiratory system. Even if you do not realize the toll that living with pets is having on your respiratory system, breathing in pet dander on a regular basis can have an adverse effect on your overall health. Cleaning Is Not Enough There are a number of things that you can do to keep pet dander at bay and help alleviate allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues, such as: Vacuuming Dusting General cleaning However, regular cleaning is just not enough to keep you and the members of your family breathing easy. It is possible to live with pets and breathe Read more [...]

Best Air Purifiers on the Market for Pet Owners with Asthma

May 14th, 2012  
The Best Air Purifiers on the Market for Pet Owners with Asthma Over 70% of households in the United States have either a cat or a dog for a family pet. Six out of every ten people are exposed to these animals. In fact, the pet population in this country is over a hundred million, which means approximately four pets to every ten people. These animals provide a sense of security, comfort and companionship for the members of a family. In addition, children learn a number of different life lessons from being raised in a home with pets, such as responsibility, the excitement of life and the heartbreak of death. In addition to cats and dogs, some of the most common household pets that are kept indoors include: Birds Hamsters Mice Rabbits Gerbils Guinea pigs Rats Pet allergies Read more [...]

No Leak Air Purifier System Efficiency and Air Flow

April 27th, 2012  
Relief from Seasonal Allergies Depends On Air Purifier System Efficiency and Air Flow Spring is the most beautiful time of year; however, if you suffer from seasonal allergies it can also be the most miserable time of year. Seasonal allergy symptoms begin early in spring and can last well into the fall. The best way to get some relief is to reduce exposure to the things that trigger your allergies, which for many people is airborne pollen. A high quality air purifier will help you and your entire family to breathe easy all year long. Not all air purifier systems are created equal. As a matter of fact, most popular air cleaners do not even deliver ten percent of what they claim on paper. It is important to check the technology and features that are offered on any air purifier system before Read more [...]

Living with Indoor Pets

February 10th, 2012  
In one of the great injustices of life, we are sometimes allergic to those we love. That’s the problem with indoor pets and allergies. Allergies to dogs, cats or other pets present a real dilemma. The solution shouldn’t be getting rid of the pet (or the person, in the case of a new member of the household). Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a hypo-allergenic animal. Allergies to dogs vary by species, but any breed can cause an allergic reaction. Dogs or cats that shed less are available, but shedding isn’t the main problem. Thankfully, there are other options. Best air filter for pets According to the Mayo Clinic, the substances most allergenic with pets are dander, saliva and urine. Dander is skin cells shed by dogs and cats, and we react to the foreign proteins in those Read more [...]

Dust Mites Allergy

February 10th, 2012  
A dust mite is a microscopic insect that lives alongside human beings and inhabits our homes. They are called cosmopolitan because they have adapted so well to human abodes. The mites, typically 250 microns in size, happily live their entire lives hidden in carpets and bedding. Unseen residents of our homes, they wouldn’t be an issue, except, for many people, they cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks. The mites are extremely numerous. Estimates put them at about 200 per gram of dust. Almost any fibrous surface will give them a place to cling. Stuffed animals, pillows and bedding provide enough protection for them to survive and reproduce. The allergen isn’t actually the mites themselves, but rather, the proteins that survive their digestive tract and are excreted in their feces. Read more [...]

Air Purification for Asthma

February 9th, 2012  
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that shows up as an inability to breathe normally. Typically, the airways become inflamed and constricted so that normal airflow is impossible. Wheezing, shortness of breath and even loss of consciousness may result. For sufferers, the experience is a horrible choking, as if they were drowning on dry land. Severe asthma is no joke – more than a quarter million people worldwide die from asthma every year. Bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis are related conditions. Bronchitis refers to an inflammation of the small tubes (bronchioles) in the lungs. When this inflammation triggers an asthma attack, it’s called asthmatic bronchitis. Both asthma alone and asthmatic bronchitis can be triggered by the same substances. The most common triggers, according Read more [...]

Childhood Asthma Facts

December 29th, 2011  
While infants, children, and adults can develop asthma at any time, in most cases, asthma begins around age 5. There are many factors that can cause asthma – allergies, family history, pollutants, viruses, and exercise may all trigger an asthma attack. Learning basic childhood asthma facts can help your child live and breathe easier. Understanding the reasons behind an asthma attack may help reduce or prevent future attacks. Diagnosing asthma in children may require several tests as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pains, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with asthma may be caused by another illness or allergic reaction. What is Asthma? An asthma attack occurs when airways in the lungs become constricted by the muscles surrounding them. These muscles contract when foreign objects Read more [...]

Helping Children with Allergies

December 29th, 2011  
For many parents, children with allergies have become all too common. And while many children and parents suffer from occasional or frequent allergy attacks, watching a child cry from discomfort or gasp for air when recovering from an asthma attack is heartbreaking. Feelings of hopelessness, neglect, frustration and sadness are just some of the many emotions parents feel when watching their children during an allergy attack. But there are ways to reduce or even prevent future attacks by making simple changes in your home today. The Benefits of Clean Air Filtering the air inside your home is one way to reduce the number of allergens and pollutants in each room. Allergens stick to clothing, shoes and other items we carry with us when outside. These allergens are then transferred to furniture, Read more [...]

Alleviating Allergies in Children

December 29th, 2011  
Alleviating allergies in children requires you to have a thorough understanding of the triggers that cause an allergic reaction. Whether your child suffers from a food allergy, allergy to cleaning or beauty products, or an allergy to harmful chemicals in the air, it is up to you to make sure the environment in which they live is safe at all times. Allergy Triggers To determine what is causing an allergic reaction in your child, observe what happens before, during, and after the event. In some cases, isolating the trigger allows you to reduce or even prevent future attacks. If your child is allergic to multiple items, figuring out the triggers may be a little more complicated. For example, if your child is allergic to cleaning supplies and pollen, you will have to determine which cleaning Read more [...]