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No OTC Primatene Mist Replacement
Yesterday, a US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted not to recommend Primatene HFA for over-the-counter sale. This is the latest in the attempt to bring a bronchodilator back to the over-the-counter market. There were two additional votes on…
E-Cigarettes and Vaping
The other night at the Buckhead Saloon, I noticed a few glowing lights and thin vapor exhales that had replaced some ash trays and the malodor of tobacco cigarettes. It was a nice relief to see cigarettes being temporarily replaced…
Peanut Allergy Immunotherapy Offers Hope
Mothers with children who have peanut allergies can find hope for relief in recent allergy studies. In a study recently published in the Lancet, Dr. Andrew Clark and his team conducted clinical trials testing immunotherapy treatments for children with peanut…
It’s That Time Again – AchooAllergy Annual White Sale!
We do it once a year. The time has once again arrived for the AchooAllergy White Sale! Until the end of February, take a full 15% off any bedding item on our site. From our exclusive line of American Made,…
CATALYST – Clinical Trials, Cat Vaccine
This is a topic we've mentioned before throughout the years and originally back in 2011, a novel treatment for cat allergies that is less invasive, less time consuming and as effective as more traditional allergy shots. British drug maker, Circassia…
A Winter Update From AchooAllergy
We got an early start to the Winter Games! Due to some snow and extremely slick and icy roads, orders are likely going to be delayed a day or two but there will be many sports to watch on TV,…
Organic Cotton Blanket – Video
As many of you already know, here at Achoo you can find a variety of organic cotton bedding products. From sheets and allergy covers for your pillows and mattress to a couple styles of blankets, all of these products start…
Cedar Allergies – Back with a Vengeance
It's winter time, and while many of us are struggling with bouts of bitter cold and snow, for some this is prime allergy season. It may seem counterintuitive for allergies, especially any type of pollen allergies, to be worse during…
New Reliable T3 PRO Steam Mop
New Reliable T3 Scrubbing Steam Mop _Steam mops have been gaining popularity over the last several years as an alternative to the old bucket and mop that our parents and grandparents used. Given the ease-of-use, convenience and ability to deep…
WellaPets – Want to Test a New App?
Are you the parent of a child with asthma? Would you be interested in trying a new app/game, which may be similar to 먹튀사이트, that is not only entertaining for your child but also teaches them about asthma triggers, treatment…
Happy Holidays!
On behalf of all of us here at AchooAllergy.com, I wanted to take a moment this evening to wish all of our readers, customers and visitors safe travel this holiday season. We hope that whatever your destination, you arrive safe…
Dogs and Asthma – Man’s Best Friend, Yet Again?
Owning a dog changes a lot of things for people, but one thing you might not think about is how it changes the dust inside your home. It's true, the composition of the dust in dog owner's home is actually…
Can an Air Purifier Help With COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is one of the most common respiratory disorders affecting people today. It is a generalized term that many people recall wasn’t often spoken ten to fifteen years ago. In the past, you were more…
Technology Bites! (Sometimes)
Just a little update for anyone who tried to contact us yesterday afternoon. We suffered some technical difficulties but should be back up and running like a well oiled machine today. We apologize for any inconvenience. _And just a reminder,…
Achoo Haiku
Haikus are Japanese style poems, organized as a 5-7-5 syllable pattern (a total of 17 syllables). They use imagery to capture a feeling or moment. So relax and enjoy these little bits. But beware if you are lactose intolerant! They…
Only 24 Hours Left! 15% Off Thanksgiving Sale
There's only 24 hours left to take advantage of our 15% Off Thanksgiving Sale. Use coupon code ‘thanks2013’ to take a season's best 15% off your order. From a warm, cozy blanket, to HEPA air purifiers, humidifiers, and HEPA vacuum…
Happy Thanksgiving!
With Thanksgiving quickly coming to a close, I want to take a moment to offer a few words. Thanksgiving comes once a year, and for those of us who can't resist a third helping of dessert (me!), that's probably a…
New – Top Five Humidifiers
With humidifier season fully upon us, we've put together our Top Five Humidifiers lists for each of our categories. A humidifier is an important tool for people to relieve the symptoms of dry indoor air that can aggravate asthma and…
Asthma’s Potential Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility
There are a variety of connections between allergic disease. Asthma linked allergies, eczema linked to asthma, etc. but one interesting relationship that has not been studied too much is the link between asthma and infertility. It has long been noted…
School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, Now Law
In an increasingly rare display of bipartisan support, a new piece of legislation concerning food allergies has finally become law. On Wednesday, President Obama signed into law the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, the first law that encourages public…
Ask an Allergist – Round Three Allergy FAQ’s
As our most recent installment of Ask An Allergist, our partner, Dr. Frank Lichtenberger, answers questions about latex allergies as well as morning time coughing and sneezing for smokers. Take a look, and if you have questions you'd like us…
Fighting the Flu Without ‘Antimicrobials’
With colder temperatures officially here, many of us are beginning to spend more time indoors. While during these colder fall and winter months, indoor air quality can become more of a concern, what many of us will focus on is…
World Health Organization (WHO) Labels Air Pollution Carcinogen
A recent announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified ‘air pollution’ as a carcinogen. The agency within the WHO that specializes in cancer research, the IARC, released these findings yesterday. For many who follow and keep up with…
Household Drama, and Not’Real Housewives’ Kind
Typically, a research piece about botulism would fall outside of the scope of topics we cover, but with this most recent article's focus on vacuum cleaners and the suggestion that they maybe be potential vectors for disease (like botulism), we…
Simple Way to Block Fall Allergens
With a noticeable chill in the air, fall is upon us, and soon many of us will be buried under that annual ritual called ‘falling leaves’.
Don’t Call it a Comeback! Okay, Call it a Comeback
Organic fabric isn't the easiest material to come by, and as a manufacturer, we are constantly on the lookout for better raw materials. Despite enormous initial success, literally selling out of our organic barrier fabric after only a couple months,…
Naegleria fowleri Back in the News
We first mentioned this amoeba over a year ago in connection with the death of a woman in Louisiana. Friday, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) announced that the microbe had been found in four locations in the…
Dehumidifier Recall 2013
Yesterday, we've received some inquiries from customers about the voluntary recall of dehumidifiers. Our staple room dehumidifier, the Danby 70 pint, is what many people are asking about since that brand has some models that are on the recall list.…
Ask an Allergist – Round Two Allergy FAQ’s
As our second installment of Ask An Allergist, we answer questions about food desensitization, avoiding asthma triggers and bird dander allergies. Take a look, and if you have questions you'd like us to answer, send them along via the methods…
Swimming, Chlorine and Pregnancy
Last week we saw a flurry of articles written about the release of a study in the British Journal of Dermatology. The reason for publicity is that part of the research takes aim at an activity that pregnant women commonly…
Yoga, Controlled Breathing & Asthma
Asthma relief can be achieved in non-medicinal ways, such as yoga and meditation. Today, I am going to talk about a simple pose and a couple breathing techniques that can help open your airways, regulate your breathing and hopefully help…
Chasing a Dream – Diana Nyad
Regardless of the different health issues we often cope with, you don’t often have to look too far to find a good source of inspiration or to find someone dealing with the same thing who excels or overcomes. Whether it…
Feminine Health – A Healthier Time of the Month
Every month we ladies must deal with a natural inconvenience. Luckily we have an array of products to choose from to help us with this time of the month. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to many of these products, particularly…
Phthalates and Insulin Resistance
Yesterday I touched on a few of the latest pieces of research on BPA, but in addition to this there was another related piece concerning a topic we've covered here at Achoo! before – phthalates. Phthalates are a plasticizing agent,…
New Research on BPAs and Health Effects
This August has seen the release of two new studies involving bisphenol A (BPA) and potential health effects. Since both deal with different subjects, I'll address them separately, but each contribute to a growing body of work that focuses on…
Preservatives in the Spotlight
Most of us tend to put little thought into preservatives, but if we do think about them, it is quite often in the context of food. What is less talked about, though, is the use of preservatives in personal care…
U.S. House of Reps Approves Anaphylaxis Bill
Sorry for the delay folks. I spent the last week or so in the Big Apple visiting some of the sights. Despite having spent over a month there off and on in the past, the last time I was there…
AprilAire Whole Home Dehumidifiers – Back in Stock
Well, they're back – AprilAire whole house dehumidifiers. Powerful, these dehumidifiers can help reduce moisture throughout your home by using your existing ductwork. Locate them in your basement and duct them directly into your HVAC to dry air while you…
Fatty Acids Linked to Increase Risk of Allergies
An article recently published by a group of Swedish researchers calls into question some of the zeal over fatty acids in our diet. With the seemingly endless parade of ads for supplements rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, this latest…
Aerosol Sunscreen = Bad
Is aerosol sunscreen bad for you? While on a relaxing visit with family for the 4th, a coworker passed me a story about the use of a particular aerosol sunscreen being associated with a risk of actually catching fire. I…
Floods and the 4th of July
Every year it seems that summertime brings some very contrasting sets of weather to different parts of the country. This time last year the Midwest was in the midst of a severe drought, and while that continues in some areas,…
Wedding Day – Nothing to Sneeze At!
I came across an article that, this week, particularly resonated with me. While I am not getting married, my roommate is. After nearly a year of planning, she and her fianc
Humidity: A Hermit Crab Story
As an enjoyable Memorial Day vacation came to a close, my godson decided he wanted a Hermit Crab. Granted, I don't expect Sparky (as he was named) will live to a ripe old age, but one thing I noticed about…
FDA Issues New Sunscreen Guidelines 2013
We’ve noted here before to avoid the use of spray sunscreens as well as those that use heavy fragrance. New FDA sunscreen guidelines for 2013 add to this mix and try to clarify issues with mislabeling or false claims made…
May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
May is Asthma Awareness Month, as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and with this comes a renewed focus on asthma and how it impacts not only individuals but the larger community as a whole. In addition to this,…
Update on Cat Allergy Vaccine
Back in 2011, we posted a blog about a vaccine for cat allergies, and at that time, it discussed the Phase II trials of the vaccine. Well, two years later, the results are in, they look promising, and Phase III…
Boston Marathon
We'd like to take a few moments today to acknowledge the events that transpired in Boston yesterday. It was a tragic situation that marred what has been traditionally a time of celebration and joy for not only Bostonians but runners…
Easter – The Hunt for A Good Egg
With Good Friday and Easter just around the corner, most of us are finishing the final preparations for either dinner, Easter egg hunt or some type of family activity. In my household, my parents would put together Easter baskets then…
Environmental Control for Asthma
I have to say, I always enjoy reading or hearing stories like the one a friend of mine passed me yesterday (thank you Cordelia!). A very similar story was part of the broadcast on NPR this morning as well. The…