Researchers at Columbia University have embarked on a project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that aims to shed some more light on the link between low-income communities and asthma. Read More »
Category: Mold
Seasonal allergies can be distracting for students
As people continue to battle the ragweed, mold and dust allergies that have been afflicting them for the past month or so, it’s students who are often the most affected by their symptoms. Read More »
Can vacuuming make your allergies worse?
While keeping your house clean is one of the best ways to prevent indoor pollutants from gradually building up, new research conducted by the University of Queensland and Laval University in Canada suggests that vacuuming could actually be aggravating your allergies. Read More »
Can living on a farm help reduce environmental allergy symptoms?
A new study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that people who live in farming areas may experience less severe environmental allergy symptoms than those who reside in urban communities. Read More »
Experts say that many Americans may have been misdiagnosed with asthma
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.9 million adults and 7.1 million children in the United States suffer from asthma. However, experts are beginning to fear that some of these individuals may have been misdiagnosed. Read More »
3 tips for maintaining your garden during fall allergy season
Maintaining your fall garden can be challenging if you suffer from hay fever, as being outside for extended periods of time increases your exposure to ragweed pollen and other irritants. Read More »
AAFA: Wichita, Kansas, tops list of worst cities for fall allergies
Each year, the Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) publishes its Fall Allergy Capitals report — a research project sponsored by prescription nasal spray company DYMISTA that alerts Americans to the cities throughout the United States where seasonal allergies are at their most severe. Read More »
Natural ways to combat allergies and asthma
In this post, we’ll explore some of the most effective ways that allergy sufferers can reduce their symptoms naturally around the home. Read More »