Month: April 2010
Asthma Awareness Day 2010
The spring season and the month of May always are times when allergy and asthma sufferers seem to have the most symptoms. The increase in pollen during these months make going out of the house a problem for many of…
Vitamin D Deficiencies Linked to Allergies, Asthma
ScienceDaily reports that low vitamin D levels are associated with lower lung function and greater medication use in children with asthma. Researchers at National Jewish Health published these findings in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, also reporting that…
Allergies During Pregnancy
Strangely, even though I’ve been writing for achoo! ALLERGY for a few years, I don’t have allergies – or I didn’t until now. (Not having allergies hasn’t stopped me from using allergy relief bedding, HEPA vacuum cleaners, and other allergy…
Volcanic Ash and Air Quality
Breathing volcanic ash can have a big impact on respiratory health. There are people all across Europe who are suffering from the devastating impact of the eruption of the volcano underneath the glacier, Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland. Health effects are worse…
CNN Investigates Triclosan
To follow up with a story we covered in last week's blog Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Under FDA Review, check out this video from CNN, Concern Over Anti-Bacterial Products. Here are some highlights from the interview with Dr. Sarah Janssen of…
Dyson Love
One of the things I like best about writing for AchooAllergy.com is learning about all of the wonderful products they offer. My husband and I have been in the market for a new vacuum cleaner for a while, and decided…
CNN Highlights Spring Allergies
Allergies have made the Health page at CNN.com. This Allergy Season Nothing to Sneeze At reports that this year's spring allergies have hit earlier because the trees are blossoming and pollinating earlier than usual. This happens when warm temperatures occur…
Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Under FDA Review
In this month of spring cleaning, we'd like to again focus our attention on some common but nevertheless dangerous substances found in household cleaning products. Today's spotlight turns to triclosan, a ubiquitous antibacterial agent found in everything from soaps and…
Atlanta Hits Record Pollen Levels
Many of us in Atlanta have been enjoying the great weather for the past week. Temperatures have been in the 80s and the sun has been shining. However, the pollen count in Atlanta has skyrocketed over the last week to…
Top Ten Household Chemicals to Avoid
More and more, we seem to be hearing news of the toxicity of chemicals found in objects and products all around us. Formaldehyde in furniture and upholstery; dyes, fragrances, and parabens (a kind of preservative) in cosmetics and personal care…