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Take a look at our assortment of articles to get the latest information about allergies and allergy prevention. Also, be sure to check back soon as we are always adding new articles. Continue reading →

An allergy starts when your body’s immune system mistakenly reacts to a normally harmless substance as if it were a threat, such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen, mold, mildew, latex, food, drugs, insect bites, and a host of other substances, also known as allergens. When this happens, your body’s immune system creates antibodies to protect you against that allergen. The more you are exposed to the allergen, the more your body produces antibodies until you eventually have allergy symptoms. Continue reading →

We love our pets. Even in tough economic times, studies show that pet owners make fewer decreases in spending for pets than they do for themselves. When you have a 4-legged member of the family, it can be particularly worrisome when another family member becomes allergic to this beloved pet. What can you do if time spent with your dog or cat becomes a battleground of sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes, and other allergy symptoms? Continue reading →

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 →

While vampires such as Count Dracula are pure myth, there is a modern-day equivalent that feeds on the blood of humans and is quite real. The culprit is the lowly bed bug. These agile, oval-shaped insects are 3/16th of an inch long and reddish brown in color, with flat bodies and vestigial wings. They do not fly, but can crawl rapidly over floors, ceilings and walls. Sometimes, they are mistaken for ticks or small cockroaches. 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 →