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Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Mold exposure is common and can be experienced both inside and outside. There are several types of molds as well which makes it easy to be exposed to some sort at some point no matter how careful you are. For example, mold can easily grow on the grout in your bathroom even if you keep your room clea

Adult-Onset Asthma

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Asthma Types

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Athletes and Food Allergies

My philosophy is set in stone: you are unique, and so should be what you put into your body. Did you know that the most common category of all allergy-provoking substances in athletes is the food we eat?

Allergy Relief With Topical Nose Creams

Sneezing, itching, runny nose -- these are the unpleasant effects of allergies. The causes for these sinus-based allergies include pollen, dander and dust mites. When pollen or dander are inhaled, or come into contact with the nasal area, they can trigger allergies that make it difficult to go about

Five Ways to Dust Proof a Home

You don’t have to suffer from allergies to want a dust-proof home. But unless you want to live in a hermetically sealed bubble, you'll never be able to completely eliminate dust from your home. Even frequent dusting does little to help; in fact, it just pushes the dust to a new location. You c

Allergy Shot Facts

Allergy shots are a long term treatment for those seeking relief from their allergy symptoms. Those considering allergy shots should talk to their doctor to see if they are a good candidate for this treatment.

Allergies and Your Health - What Are Allergies?

You know how they make you feel (runny nose, itchy eyes, tired and cranky), but what are allergies?An allergy is your immune system's reaction to certain plants, animals, and even foods.When your immune system confuses something in your environment (the allergen) with a bacteria or virus that c

Cat Allergy Home Remedies

Contrary to what many people believe, an allergy to cats is not your allergy to their fur. Instead, what is causing your allergy symptoms is exposure to their saliva, dander, and possibly urine. Cat dander refers to the skin cells that cats shed from their bodies. Fortunately, there are home remedie

How to Treat poison ivy and poison oak

Nothing can spoil your summer faster than getting a nasty, itchy rash. And yet, if you spend any time outdoors just about anywhere in the US, it can be hard to avoid running into the itchy stuff unless you always wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt and who wants to do that when it's 90 degrees

What Food Helps Symptoms of Asthma?

Asthma is a lung condition that causes sufferers to have difficulty breathing. Chemicals, additives, and certain foods have been fingered as causes. A number of foods and vitamins have helped many asthma sufferers deal with this condition without any other treatment.