Dust Mites
One aspect of my job here at Achoo puts me in touch with people with little to no knowledge of environmental control, allergy bedding or how specific things inside the house can be causing certain symptoms. One piece of information that I commonly pass along is based on previous studies of allergies and asthma that show links between allergic diseases like allergies, asthma and eczema. About 70% of the time, if a child has asthma, s/he also has at least one allergy. A study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology clear up this picture for adults with asthma who likely also have allergies. The results were a bit surprising to most professionals in the field.
By studying and comparing data from over 2500 patients in two age groups, 20-40 and 55+, researchers found that for asthmatics, allergic sensitization was present far more often than not. For the first age group, 20-40, those with asthma were also allergic to at least one allergen 75.4% of the time. In the second group, 55 years and older, asthmatics were allergic to at least one allergen 65% of the time. While this type of overlap has been studied and identified in children, most believed that the link between allergies and asthma wasn't as strong with adults.
Within this data, there is some variation between the types of allergens that these age groups showed the most sensitivity to. For the older set of patients, the most common allergen was dust mite. Over one-third of those who were asthmatic and allergic were sensitive to dust mites. Rye grass, cats, dogs and cockroaches followed. For the younger set of patients the allergen sensitivities were similar with dog and the dust mite allergen leading the way.
Allergies and asthma are two very closely related animals. One is like a llama while the other is like an Alpaca. Both are different but fairly closely related, and like llamas/alpacas, sometimes people confuse the two.
In terms of helping people, this stronger correlation can help doctors and allergists better diagnose conditions in older adults. And while asthma and an allergy may be the cause of a particular set of symptoms, some of the same measures to help control your indoor environment will work for both.
To read the article's abstract or access the full article.
Three Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Bedroom
Author: Kevin Gilmore
By studying and comparing data from over 2500 patients in two age groups, 20-40 and 55+, researchers found that for asthmatics, allergic sensitization was present far more often than not. For the first age group, 20-40, those with asthma were also allergic to at least one allergen 75.4% of the time. In the second group, 55 years and older, asthmatics were allergic to at least one allergen 65% of the time. While this type of overlap has been studied and identified in children, most believed that the link between allergies and asthma wasn't as strong with adults.Within this data, there is some variation between the types of allergens that these age groups showed the most sensitivity to. For the older set of patients, the most common allergen was dust mite. Over one-third of those who were asthmatic and allergic were sensitive to dust mites. Rye grass, cats, dogs and cockroaches followed. For the younger set of patients the allergen sensitivities were similar with dog and the dust mite allergen leading the way.
Allergies and asthma are two very closely related animals. One is like a llama while the other is like an Alpaca. Both are different but fairly closely related, and like llamas/alpacas, sometimes people confuse the two.
In terms of helping people, this stronger correlation can help doctors and allergists better diagnose conditions in older adults. And while asthma and an allergy may be the cause of a particular set of symptoms, some of the same measures to help control your indoor environment will work for both.To read the article's abstract or access the full article.
Three Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Bedroom
Author: Kevin Gilmore
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As the latest product in our line of Allergy Armor bedding, the Allergy Armor Comforter provides built-in allergen protection. Using our Ultra line of fabric, we've created a comforter that not only blocks allergens like dust mites, pollen and dander, but is also warm and durable.
Similar to the Allergy Armor Ultra Pillows, this comforter is actually made from the Ultra barrier fabric, eliminating the need to for an extra duvet cover. No more added weight and with sewn in loops on the corners, you can easily tie a decorative duvet cover over your Ultra comforter. This means that your comforter won't ball up or shift, and you can use any cover to match the decor of your room.
A reinforced, rolled edge provides for added strength and allows our comforter to better retain its shape and not resemble something that looks like a strip of bacon. The filling is a non-woven, non-allergenic polyfill that will provide years of warmth, and a boxed construction means the fill cannot all collect in one corner of the comforter. Instead it stays inside of each baffle.
For convenience, the Allergy Armor comforter can be machine washed and dried, and a ten year warranty means we have confidence that this comforter will be the last comforter you will need for a long time.
Allergy Armor Ultra fabric is our top-of-the-line fabric. With an average pore size of 2.8 microns, Ultra provides complete protection against all common particle allergens (dust mites, dander, pollen, mold spores, etc), even some of the very smallest like cat dander. This fabric also features an antimicrobial finish that has been used in hospitals and on sports apparel for almost three decades.
Available in three sizes, you can take advantage of the 15% off bedding sale and pre-order yours today!
Author: Kevin G
Similar to the Allergy Armor Ultra Pillows, this comforter is actually made from the Ultra barrier fabric, eliminating the need to for an extra duvet cover. No more added weight and with sewn in loops on the corners, you can easily tie a decorative duvet cover over your Ultra comforter. This means that your comforter won't ball up or shift, and you can use any cover to match the decor of your room.A reinforced, rolled edge provides for added strength and allows our comforter to better retain its shape and not resemble something that looks like a strip of bacon. The filling is a non-woven, non-allergenic polyfill that will provide years of warmth, and a boxed construction means the fill cannot all collect in one corner of the comforter. Instead it stays inside of each baffle.
For convenience, the Allergy Armor comforter can be machine washed and dried, and a ten year warranty means we have confidence that this comforter will be the last comforter you will need for a long time.
Allergy Armor Ultra fabric is our top-of-the-line fabric. With an average pore size of 2.8 microns, Ultra provides complete protection against all common particle allergens (dust mites, dander, pollen, mold spores, etc), even some of the very smallest like cat dander. This fabric also features an antimicrobial finish that has been used in hospitals and on sports apparel for almost three decades.
Available in three sizes, you can take advantage of the 15% off bedding sale and pre-order yours today!
Author: Kevin G
