Month: August 2009
Indoor Air Pollution Worsened by Candles
A recent study demonstrates the harmful health effects of many candles reports Health.com. South Carolina State University researchers studied petroleum-based and vegetable-source candles to determine their emissions. They analyzed substances released into the air after burning candles from various manufacturers…
Extreme Air Pollution Concentrations in Tunnels
A new study has found that the concentration of toxic fumes in tunnels is so high that it can cause harm to passengers and drivers, Medical News Today reports. Atmospheric Environment published the study which measured ultrafine particle concentration levels…
Miele Toy Vacuum Cleaner
Is your child afraid of your noisy vacuum cleaner? Or do you have a child that loves to watch mommy or daddy use the vacuum cleaner? Now your child can clean the house just like mommy and daddy with a…
ET Helps with Asthma Research
What do ET (yes, we mean the Extraterrestrial being from the Stephen Speilberg movie), asthma, and depression have in common? They were all part of a recent study, reported on by FoxNews, which showed that children who have asthma and…
Swine Flu Quick Facts
A recent Wall Street Journal article discusses the next wave of swine flu which is a big concern for parents as school children head back to class. The following quick facts are a summary of the information and recommendations presented…
Skateboarder’s Death Shows Insect Allergy Risks
According to his friends and family, last week noted skateboarder and community activist, Andy Kessler, died after an allergic reaction to an insect sting. As his loved ones prepare to honor his legacy, they may consider buying an urn from…
Penicillin Allergy
According to WebMD, penicillin antibiotics are the most common cause of drug allergies. Additional related antibiotics, such as cephalexin, cefprozil, and cefuroxime can also cause problems for those with a penicillin allergy. Reactions or side effects to penicillin are frequently…
Peanut-Free Baseball
Regions Park stadium of Hoover, Alabama recently held a peanut-free night at the ballgame, CNN reports. For several consecutive days, the Barons power-washed the stadium to get rid of any peanuts or their remains. In addition, all peanuts and any…
Allergy Armor Pillows and Blankets
Our Allergy Armor line of bedding recently expanded to include allergy pillows and blankets. The concept of Allergy Armor took shape in 2002 when entrepreneur and long-time allergy sufferer Cade McDonald saw an opportunity to create the nation's leading brand…
Caffeine Allergy
Not long ago, we blogged about coffee allergies which are not always as straightforward as they seem. Some allergic reactions to coffee are often reactions to components of the coffee. One component that can pose a problem is caffeine. Aside…
Pets on Flights?
A recent exchange between the Canadian Lung Association and Canada's Health Committee highlights an important question: Should pets be allowed in the passenger cabin of airplanes given the risk to passengers and crew with asthma, COPD, and animal allergies? Medical…
Bed Bug Stories from CBS Atlanta
We have been blogging about the resurgence in bed bugs in the United States for several years now. Recently, several national media outlets, like the New York Times, have printed long articles detailing the struggles people have faced with this…
Flea Allergy in Dogs and Cats
According to PetPlace.com flea allergy dermatits is the most common allergy in dogs and is caused by the saliva left behind when fleas bite. Cats are also affected by flea allergies. Symptoms of flea allergies in pets include intense itching,…