Month: February 2010
Pets on Airplanes
The Canadian Medical Association Journal has stated that the preferences of pet owners should not replace the well-being of their fellow passengers, reports ScienceDaily. Since pets can be accommodated safely in cargo holds, the association has decided that airlines must…
Miele Callisto Receives An Upgrade
Miele has upgraded one our top selling vacuums to make it even more attractive to vacuum cleaner fans. The immensely popular Miele Callisto canister vacuum has received an upgraded power brush. _The Callisto now comes with the new SEB-228 Electro…
Healthy Mattresses Offer Better Sleep
No one can argue that a good night's sleep is paramount to good health and feeling good. As any allergy sufferer knows, nights plagued by sneezing, itchy eyes, and a stuffy nose are anything but restful. While allergy relief bedding…
Exercise-Induced Asthma in Cold Weather
Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjorgen, who won the bronze medal in the women’s 10-kilometer race this week, has something in common with a surprising number of people. She has learned how to deal with asthma in cold weather.
SLIT Study in U.S. Boosts Chances for FDA Approval
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology by an allergic disease specialist at Allegheny General Hospital states that oral allergy treatment, or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), is a ‘safe and effective alternative to injections for adults who…
Childhood Eczema Influences Mental Health
A study published in the current issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has uncovered a link between eczema in early childhood and behavior and mental health later in life, ScienceDaily reports. The researchers, who followed almost six…
Annual ‘Winter White’ Sale
Save 20% on all bedding during our annual ‘Winter White’ sale! We do this every year during the month of February to give our loyal AchooAllergy.com fans the opportunity to purchase allergy bedding at a fraction of the normal cost.…
Valentine’s Day Allergies
A recent Medical News Today article, Could You Be Allergic to Valentine's Day? highlights a topic covered in this month's Allergy Consumer Report. Those with allergies to peanuts and tree nuts
Introducing Hunter Air Purifiers
Hunter has long been known for home furnishings and appliances. With the QuietFlo 30085, they now offer an economical air purifier that provides tested HEPA air filtration. The Hunter 30085 is a basic, compact, HEPA air purifier ideal for any…
Study of Allergic Children Yields New Insights
We have all heard about how allergies are on the rise, but a new population-based study offers some insight into just how allergies and asthma develop during childhood. As reported by ScienceDaily, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and…