Author: Ali McDonald
The ‘Indoor Air Package’ Program
According to an October article in Indoor Environment Connections, an initiative to improve indoor air quality is set to launch in 2009. Already in use in five states, the package is designed to ensure that energy efficiency is improved without…
Food Preparation Strategies for Allergy Cooks
Be prepared. Almost everyone knows that is the boy scouts
Should You Get Your Ductwork Cleaned?
In the September issue of our newsletter, we examined the issue of HVAC maintenance and ductwork cleaning. This week in an article in the AJC, writer Bill Garwood covered many of the same issues and topics in a story in…
Miele Receives Robb Report
Here at achoo! Allergy, we have placed great confidence in the Miele brand. For our customers we carry their lines of canister and upright ‘stick’ vacuum cleaners. These products are best suited for our customer base, and they are ones…
Food Allergies Among Children On The Rise
A CDC report released today supports a growing belief amongst allergists and pediatricians. Food allergies among children are on the rise, to the tune of a 18% increase over the last decade. Currently, approximately 4% of all children suffer from…
Introducing The Dyson DC25 Animal
We are pleased to offer the new Dyson DC25 Animal! As one of Dyson
Aging Puts More People at Risk for Allergies
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, writer Kelly Greene explores the link between aging and the increased risk for developing allergies. The commonly held belief that allergies and asthma subside with age is proving to be incorrect. According to…
Two Miele Vacuums Earn Awards
In 2008, the Miele S5280 Callisto and the S163 Universal Upright won Consumers Digest Best Buy awards. The ranking committee was impressed with Miele
Allergy Increase Attributed to Climate Change
The fight over our changing global climate grows more intense every year. In this year
Consumer Feedback
Since achoo! Allergy came into being, we continually have tried to not only offer great products, but also information that best helps you find what you need. There are pages upon pages of information on our site, from buying guides…
A Critical Date to Remember
In our world today, we are bombarded with all kinds of advertisements and marketing ploys. Very few are helpful and some even try to mislead the consumer. Recently, I was leafing through our office copy of the magazine Coping with…
Halloween Safety Tips…Part II
I blogged yesterday about a recent press release from the AAAI. The release talked about the dangers of Halloween for food allergy sufferers, and it had a link to a safety checklist for parents of children who are going trick…
Halloween Safety Tips
In a few short weeks, children all over the country will dress up and go door to door collecting Halloween candy. Parents will be taking pictures and videos; kids will be making fun memories with friends and family. However, Halloween…
Introducing the Ultrasonic Digital Humidifier from Germ Guardian
The Ultrasonic Digital humidifier is the crown jewel of Germ Guardian
Confused About Air Purifiers? Check This Out…
In our continuing effort to provide our customers with as much information as possible, we are reviewing and improving many areas of our website. It is equally important for you and us that we provide you with enough information, so…
A Golden Oldie?
The unit pictured above may not look like much, but in reality, this is the precursor to Honeywell 50000 series air purifiers. We recently found this unit and would not have given it a second glance had it not been…
October Specials on Blueair AirPods…
October is Breast Cancer awareness month and to celebrate we are offering the Blueair AirPod PINK at 50% off. Additionally, during the month of October, we are running a special price on all our Blueair AirPods. Click here to check…
Now Offering Expedited Shipping for Mieles!
Often in the world of online shopping, the only thing that differentiates the vast numbers of online retailers is their level of service. We highly value our customers and are constantly trying to provide the best service possible. In this…
Check Out the New AirMedic MCS…
AllerAir, one of the most recognized names in the air purifier industry, has developed a new air purifier called the AirMedic MCS with EcoFlow
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…
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
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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…
Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks
_ _When you are a marketing executive for a professional sports team, you are always looking for ways to sell a few more tickets to each game. In major league baseball, stadiums hold around 40,000 fans for each game. As…
Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Last week an article in USA Today confirmed what my co-workers and I have been talking about in our weekly meetings for months. The bedbug is back, and back with a vengeance! From hotel rooms and movie theatres to dorm…
Stressed? Relax, It May Help Your Allergies
(Boston, MA) In a study presented to the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association conference, Ohio State researcher, Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, found that even slight stress can increase a person
Friedrich C90B Air Cleaner Reduced!
If you have been looking to purchase the Consumer Reports top rated air cleaner, now is the time to buy. The Friedrich C90B has been reduced to $445, with FREE ground shipping to anywhere in the lower 48. With its…
Dining Out? Be Prepared
If you are like most people in the United States, you enjoy dining out on the weekends. Recently, I moved to Atlanta and have been trying out new restaurants around the city. Usually, I check out the local newspaper, surf…
First in ’08: West Nile in Georgia
Since first being discovered in the U.S. in 1999, the West Nile Virus (WNV) has quickly spread across the U.S. Mirroring the national trend the number of cases spiked in 2002-03 but fell in following years. Here in GA we…
Most Efficient Air Purifier
When it comes to buying an air purifier, a consumer has many choices. For that smart consumer who likes to be
Hypoallergenic Dogs?
For as long as I can remember our family has always had at least one dog as a pet, though only once did we have one that actually spent the majority of its time inside the house. Happy, as my…
New Blueair Air Purifiers Coming Soon
Technology is at its forefront and everyone enjoys the benefits and conveniences of it. Who doesn
Toyota Sealing Up the Competition
In an effort to create
A Connection Between Global Warming and Allergies?
Rarely a week passes where a new event or study is touted as a result or indication of global warming. While politicians endlessly debate the causes of global warming most scientists agree in principle that the earth is gradually warming,…
Save $288 per year on Allegra D Allergy Medicine
Like most people in our country, I am saving everywhere I can these days. We continue to work hard and our business thrives, but every night on the news it seems I hear more bad news about the economy. Anyway…
Air Filters Yesterday Air Purifiers Today
In researching the history of achoo! Allergy
Moving Forward: The Growth of Chamblee
In the move to our current location on Pierce Drive in Chamblee, GA, we have put a great deal of time and effort into restoring and transforming an old brick office and warehouse into a modern, lofty headquarters. Throughout the…
Anaphylaxis Hits Close To Home
It's not uncommon for any us to go out for dinner at a local restaurant, and on occasion receiving a mixed up or incorrect order is rarely more than a minor inconvenience. Though for individuals with severe food allergies, this…
Dyson DC25 Vacuum Review
I hate vacuuming. My girlfriend has two long-haired cats, and the hair gets everywhere. (And, yes, I am allergic.) We've had an older Dyson DC14 Animal vacuum for the past couple of years, but I recently got the chance to…