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How to Minimize Allergic Reactions Indoors in the Winter

With fall upon us and leaves on the ground, we are safe from allergies until next spring, right? With fall upon us and all the leaves on the ground, that means that we are safe from allergies until next spring, right? The answer is both yes and no. The harsh winter weather keeps us locked […]

Understanding the Connection Between Eczema and Air Quality

Air quality plays an important role when it comes to understanding eczema. Dry skin and allergens can aggravate those experiencing the condition. Many adults who have allergies or asthma at one point had eczema when they were children. What begins often during infancy, eczema is a skin condition that affects millions of people and is […]

Raising Awareness for Allergies and Asthma

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Make healthy breathing a priority this month with our helpful resources on how to combat allergies and asthma. Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It is a month-long initiative to raise awareness for the concerns of […]

Five Tips for Creating a Safe and Asthma-Friendly Workplace

For working adults, asthma attacks in the office can be distracting and can prevent productivity. Create an asthma-friendly workplace with these tips. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects roughly 26 million Americans, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. When exposed to an irritating trigger, the airways constrict making it difficult […]

Celebrate Fall While Tackling Dry Air and Allergies

Fall is a special time of year and warrants celebrating. It can also bring dry air and aggravating allergies. Here are our tips to enjoy fall in peace. Football season, pumpkin patches, and back-to-school season are all hallmarks of it being fall. While there are so many great things to celebrate about the fall season, it, […]

Why Your Child Needs an Asthma Action Plan for the School Year

Back to school season can be a tough time for students who suffer from asthma. We’re covering why your child needs an asthma action plan this year. As we mentioned in a previous blog post, air quality in schools and classrooms can be less than comfortable. Many schools across the country do not have updated […]

What to Do if Your Pet is Causing Your Allergic Reactions

Our pets are our best friends, but are they causing you to feel miserable? We’re covering the ways your pet could be the source of your allergies. It’s a dreaded piece of news: you’re allergic to cats and dogs. If you’ve ever been told you have pet allergies, you’re most likely not actually allergic to […]

April Showers Bring May Flowers (and Irritating Allergies)!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, flowers are in full bloom this spring. Don’t let allergies ruin your spring activities, use these tips for prevention. Pollen gets transported from plant to plant by insects, wind, birds, and other animals. This makes spending time outside difficult for those who suffer from pollen allergies. Pollen can also […]

A Warm Winter Means an Early and Prolonged Allergy Season

Due to a mild winter, seasonal allergy sufferers are noticing an early allergy season. Allergists warn of a prolonged and rough allergy season ahead. While abnormally warm temperatures this winter were welcomed by almost everyone, allergy sufferers are feeling less enthusiastic now. Experts are warning that a mild winter has brought an early spring allergy season […]

Want to Sleep Better? Change Your Indoor Air Quality

A restful night of sleep is one of the most sought-after parts of our day but is seldom achieved. What if air quality is the key to getting great sleep? By the end of the day, getting a good night’s sleep is on all our minds. While there is plenty of advice that exists to […]

Ragweed: The Seasonal Allergen to Look Out for this Fall

Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. The most common fall allergen, ragweed, is stronger than ever this fall. Itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and a runny nose become more and more common throughout homes, offices, and schools this time of year. While many attribute these symptoms to a cold, it’s more likely due to seasonal […]

Seven Ways to Tackle Fall Allergies So You Can Enjoy the Outdoors

Don’t let fall allergies get in the way of enjoying the best seasonal outdoor activities like apple picking, hayrides, and hiking. Fall has so many great activities to look forward to like hiking in gorgeous parks, attending fall festivals, visiting farms for apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes and the list goes on. All of […]

The Back to School Allergies and Asthma Guide for Your Kids

It’s back to school season, don’t let allergies and asthma get in the way! Follow our guide on being prepared to face allergies and asthma at school. When it seems like summer was just getting started, it’s suddenly back to school season again. Whether you’re looking forward to sending your kids back to school or not, […]

Getting Smart with Summer Allergies: Causes and Prevention

Do you suffer from summer allergies? Stay prepared for all your summer fun with our guide to common summer allergy triggers and prevention tips. While spring and fall tend to be the height of allergy season, summertime can also be an unpleasant time for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. As you’re spending more time outside, […]

Is Your Home a Hotbed for Illness?

Springtime can silently fill your home with some of the most hazardous airborne pollutants. While it’s no secret that polluted indoor air is unhealthy to breathe, what causes this environment isn’t exactly clear all of the time. Some of the components that create poor indoor air quality are omnipresent dangers, while others are seasonal. Despite […]

Seven Free Seasonal Allergy and Asthma Apps You NEED

Don’t let seasonal allergies and asthma hold you back from enjoying the outdoors. Have the best tools in your hand with these free phone apps. Spring, summer, and fall are great times to spend outside, whether it’s to enjoy the budding trees and flowers, lush grass, or changing leaves. Unfortunately, for millions of people, these […]

Reduce Spring Allergy Symptoms at Home with These Five Tips

Even in the comfort of your home, you can suffer from seasonal allergies. Take these preventative measures to reduce your spring allergy symptoms at home. Warm spring days lure us outside with the promise of sunshine, blooming flowers, and birds chirping from trees. However, the nice weather worsens symptoms in people who suffer from seasonal allergies […]

How Dust, Pollen, and Mold Affect Your Pets at Home

A runny nose, itchy eyes, and dry skin: When allergy season hits, it’s not only humans that suffer the nagging symptoms that mold, dust, and pollen bring. Dogs, in fact, have the same allergies and symptoms we do according to veterinary dermatologist Dr. Heather Peikes. An allergy to environmental antigens, a.k.a atopic dermatitis, is a […]

Find Asthma Relief Year-Round at Home

Millions of Americans affected by asthma know close to anything can trigger an attack. We look at the triggers and asthma relief options available. Having an action plan for asthma relief is critical to avoid the often frightening symptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Working with your doctor to locate what […]