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Dust Mite Exposure During Pregnancy
Mom's Dust Mite Exposure Shared With Her FetusAccording to asthma and allergy researchers, moms who test positive for dust mite allergens are more likely to have infants whose umbilical cord blood tests positive for the allergen as well. Since childhood…
Pining for a pine: Allergy no-no?
Q: I am considering getting a live Christmas tree, but I’m worried about my allergies. Is a Christmas tree safe for an allergy-friendly living room? Do pine trees cause allergies? A: Many people start to sniffle, wheeze and start to…
Asthma and Household Dust
Study: High Allergen Levels in U.S. Homes.A new study associates endotoxins, a bacterial allergen commonly found in household dust, with asthma. The study was conducted by the University of Iowa Environmental Health Sciences Center, and included nearly 2500 people in…
Inaugural Post – Achoo!
Achoo! The Blog kicks off today with its inaugural posting. Of course, we’re all anxious to get to the good stuff (allergy news, tips, discussion, and fun!), but first things first. Background: One of the guiding principles at achoo! ALLERGY…
Some News Tidbits
A New Sort of CAT Scan Reveals Effects on LungsNews article about the effects of cat dander on lung function in people with asthma. According to UCLA researchers, new tests show patients still have constriction and inflammation in airways even…