| Allergy Control Learning Library

Asthma: A Breakdown Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, and have symptoms ranging from minor wheezing to life-threatening asthma attacks. Asthma occurs when the airways in your lungs become inflamed and constricted. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten and your airways produce extra mucus that blocks your airways and makes it difficult to breathe. Continue reading →

Everyone looks forward to taking a vacation and getting away from it all, especially during the holiday season. But for people with allergies, the idea of leaving one’s controlled environment can be concerning. Continue reading →

Every day, it seems there are more people claiming to have allergies. Where are all these allergies coming from and what can we do to prevent and control them? Continue reading →

It’s ‘Back to School’ time, and if this means that your household is preparing to send your student off to college or boarding school, you should consider the growing problem of bed bugs throughout the U.S. Continue reading →

During summer months, skin is faced with unique challenges. Not only does skin dry out in the heat, it can also be damaged by the sun if care is not taken. Our June newsletter focuses on how you can keep skin healthy this summer.

We all know that when Spring arrives, those with allergies can be miserable. Here are a few pointers for taking a drug-free approach to allergy relief during pollen season.

Learn how to avoid triggering an allergy or asthma attack by controlling the indoor allergens and other triggers you are sensitive to. Common indoor triggers include mold, pollen, dust mites, and pet dander. For asthmatics, triggers can also include smoke, cold temperatures, and even air pollution.

Have you ever had a cold that just won't go away or one that seems to get better than get worse again? Your doctor will know for sure, but you may have a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis. Find out what sinusitis is, and what you can do to ease or prevent symptoms or recurrences.

Improve the health of your skin during cold winter months by keeping skin hydrated and moisturized, maintaining indoor humidity levels between 45%–50%, and protecting your skin from common irritants like harsh soaps and cleaners.