Environmental Laryngitis

Last week in Chicago at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology

Mold: Before You Reach for the Bleach…

On Sunday, I was watching football on television and checking out the Ryder Cup during the commercials. The golf was incredible, and I sent a text message to a friend to see if he was watching the US beat the…

Humidifiers – A Necessity For Me

Growing up in New England I was accustomed to digging out the family

Don’t Settle for Mediocrity…Manage Your Asthma

During the Olympic Games, the media report on dozens of amazing personal interest stories. One of the best stories this year chronicled the perseverance of Jeanette Bolden, the coach of the US women

Doing Their Part, Nature’s Air Purifiers

For as long as I can remember there were plants all throughout our household. Some, like the Aloe Vera, I understood. More than once during my childhood I had the gel from this plant applied to burns. What can I…

The End of Summer ‘Allergy’ Blues

As fall begins and the new school year starts, many children may complain that they are allergic to school. While I certainly had my share of allergic attacks because of homework, there is a chance that your child is not…

Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? Could Be Allergies…

Are you waking up every morning with dark circles under your eyes? On Monday mornings, do your co-workers wonder if you have taken up boxing or mixed martial arts? Or maybe, you think your child is not getting enough sleep,…

Getting The Word Out About Food Allergy Alerts

For adults and children who suffer from food allergies, knowing the contents of the food you consume is of the utmost importance. When dining out, food allergy cards are a great way to help those who prepare your food avoid…

Allergy Armor

We rolled out the Allergy Armor

Research Connects Asthma to Child Abuse

In a recent Boston Globe news article, reporter Stephen Smith writes about a link between asthma and child abuse. According to a study done by researchers at Brigham and Women

What

Allergy Armor Pillow Covers are a great way to reduce the effect of allergens during sleep. They completely seal your pillow from dust mites, pollen, pet dander and other common allergens that can settle on and in your bedding and…

Ancestors of Allergy

Ancestors of Allergy is an abbreviated history of the origins and pioneers in the broader field of immunology. Beginning with accounts that stretch back thousands of years, Ancestors walks us through the rudimentary descriptions and treatments of allergies and asthma…

Teens Coping with Asthma and Allergy

For teens with chronic medical conditions, learning to deal with their symptoms and to manage their own health is an important part of growing up. Teens and asthma or allergy symptoms can be a volatile mix. Many parents have monitored…

Thunderstorms Linked to Asthma Attacks

Growing up, you may have heard many old wives

LightAir: A New Take On An Old Idea?

_In a continuing effort to provide the best products for our customers, we at achoo! Allergy are always looking for new products and technologies in the air purifier/air cleaner field. Recently we discovered a relatively new Swedish company that offers…