Archive for October, 2013

Why is the FDA banning asthma inhalers?

Over the past few years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been banning asthma inhalers that contain chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), and, according to The Dallas Morning News, the federal agency will be phasing out the two final devices that include this organic compound by December 31. Read More »

3 surprising household allergy triggers

Millions of Americans are dealing with the effects of hay fever this fall, but the truth is that there could be items around the house that are making their symptoms even worse. Read More »

How to deal with workplace allergies

Allergens are impossible to avoid entirely, but at least when you’re at home you have some control over your environment, and you can install products like residential air purifiers to keep your symptoms at a minimum. Read More »