Introducing the Dyson DC28 Animal
The new Dyson DC28 Animal is the perfect HEPA vacuum cleaner for an allergy sufferer or pet owner that needs maximum cleaning power in their home. This vacuum is recommended for a large home or apartment with wall-to-wall carpeting; however,…
‘Tis the Season Holiday Sale
'Tis the season to enjoy great savings on almost all of your favorite AchooAllergy.com products. We are excited to announce that we are offering a great combination End of the Year Sale and Prize giveaway. When you place an order…
Five Reasons to Get a Humidifier Now
If you don’t have a humidifier in your allergy avoidance arsenal, here are five compelling reasons to have one and use one during the winter months: Ease cold and flu symptoms: By adding moisture back into the air, a humidifier…
Quitting Smoking Reverses Lung Damage
Recent research published in the December 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has revealed that asthmatic smokers may be able to reverse some of the damage caused to their lungs by quitting smoking. This…
Cold At Night? Try a Primaloft Comforter…
Primaloft comforters mimic the dreamy softness and warmth of down without the allergen risk. These blankets are soft and plush. Sink into bed at night with this cozy comforter, knowing you will sleep soundly and allergen free. Its fluffy loft…
12 Holiday Tips for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers
It seems that every season has unique challenges for allergy and asthma sufferers, and the holidays are certainly no exception. But as always, knowledge and prevention help keep those with allergies and asthma safe and breathing well. The American Academy…
Girl Sneezes Nonstop (Really)
Every allergy sufferer knows how awful it is to sneeze repeatedly during the day. But even what is described as ‘sneezing nonstop’ can't match 12-year-old Lauren Johnson's experience of sneezing up to 12,000 times a day. As reported by Fox…
Tips for Managing Allergies at School
Every Sunday in USA Weekend, contributing editor Dr. Tedd Mitchell writes an article called ‘HealthSmart’. In the October 2-4 issue, he related the following beneficial tips for parents who are trying to manage allergies in school children. Here are Dr.…
Three Tips for Avoiding Dry Skin During Winter
Winter can be a terrible time for skin. Cold, dry air and heated dry air can combine to leave your skin less than supple. Here are three easy things you can do to keep dry skin at bay this winter:…
AchooAllergy.com Thanksgiving Giveaway
AchooAllergy.com is excited to announce that we are offering a great combination Thanksgiving Sale and Prize giveaway. When you place an order during the holiday weekend or even on Cyber Monday (specific times are available at the link below), you…
Air Pollution Levels High Near Small Airports
People living near small regional airports may be at risk for increased health problems due to airborne pollutants, ScienceDaily reports in an article titled, Hidden Threat: Elevated Pollution Levels Near Regional Airports. Air pollution near major airports has been a…
Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled
CNN Health reports today on Procter & Gamble's recall of Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain, and Germany. The voluntary recall was announced after bacteria was found in some of the product made in Germany. Although there…
Would You Wear An Allergy Mask?
With the seasonal flu, the H1N1 flu, SARS, and even Avian flu still making news on a daily basis, people are trying to find any protection against becoming sick this fall. Most people cannot afford to miss time from work…
Peanut-Sniffing Dogs Give Kids a Chance at Normal Lives
Few pet-owner relationships are as heartwarming as those between a seeing eye dog and his master. Recently, the Today Show on NBC reported the same kind of dog-helping-human companionship for food allergic children. Peanut-sniffing dogs are trained to sniff for…
Miele Bolero Scores 4th in Consumer Reports
One of the new Miele upright vacuum cleaners, the Miele Bolero, recently scored 4th place in the upright vacuum cleaner reliability ratings from Consumer Reports. The Bolero's overall score was a 71 out of a possible 100 which was just…
AchooAllergy.com Partners with TRUSTe
TRUSTe, the leading online privacy seal and trust assurance service, recently announced in a press release that AchooAllergy.com, one of the most visited websites for allergy relief products and allergy relief information, is using TRUSTe’s newly-launched small business services to…
Air Pollution Increases Infants’ Risk of Bronchiolitis
A new study has found that infants exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at greater risk for bronchiolitis, reports Science Daily. Catherine Karr, M.D. PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington and the study's lead…
Plants Reduce Indoor Pollution
As allergy sufferers gear up for the winter, they must take extra thought regarding the fact that they will inevitably spend more time indoors. Since indoor air can be as much as 12 times more polluted than outdoor air, individuals…
Tips for Coping with Pet Allergies
Sometimes, personal interest stories in magazines are incredibly ironic. When I saw this headline, ‘But I can
Major Source of Indoor Dust: Outdoors
The source of dust was the subject of a recent study by Arizona scientists. Surprisingly, Science Daily reports that most of our indoor dust comes from outdoors. Household dust is made up of a conglomeration of dead skin cells and…
Zebrafish Used to Screen Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
University of Sheffield researchers have been helped by tropical zebrafish in the discovery of new anti-inflammatory drugs to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to Medical News Today. The research team discovered significant parallels between inflammation in…
Check Out The New Miele S2 Canister Vacuums
Once again, the engineers at Miele have gone back to the drawing board and created a new line of canister vacuums for these tough economic times. If you want the same top level performance and cleaning capabilities but at a…
Adult-Onset Shellfish Allergy
A recent column in the Washington Post highlights food allergic adults of which there are an estimated 12 million in the United States, alone. With so much (deserved) attention focused on the dangers facing food allergic children, it’s easy to…
Halloween Asthma Triggers
It's fairly obvious that parents with food allergic children must be vigilant during Halloween festivities. Treats must be carefully monitored so that anything containing nuts, dairy, or other allergy triggers may be removed before allergic children eat them. But what's…
Introducing the Air-O-Swiss Travel Humidifier
When you are traveling, do you wake up with a scratchy throat and itchy eyes? Your problems may be caused by dry air from hotel heating systems. The Air-O-Swiss travel humidifier is a unique, new product that we are offering…
Wash Hands in Cool Water?
A recent New York Times column investigates the claim that hot water should be used instead of cold water to wash your hands. Many take it for granted that washing with soap and warm water is the best way to…
Nonallergic Rhinitis Symptoms More Severe than Allergic Rhinitis
An interesting Medical News Today report, which states that the symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis are more severe than allergic rhinitis, prompted us to highlight the differences of these two conditions. The main difference between allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis is…
Introducing the Air-O-Swiss 7142 Humidifier…
As a digital humidifier, the Air-O-Swiss 7142 Ultrasonic Digital Warm and Cool Mist Humidifier combines top of the line humidification with state of the art electronic and automatic controls. Like many other Air-O-Swiss models, the 7142 features electronic controls with…
Prevent Sinusitis Caused by Dry Air
Temperatures are cooling, and many in various parts of the country are already fluffing down comforters, digging their cozy slippers out of the closet, and cranking up the heat. Colder air brings relief from sweltering summers and their attendant humidity…
Toxic Drywall Sickens Residents
Many allergy and asthma sufferers have first-hand experience encountering indoor air that exacerbates symptoms. Indoor air pollution has many sources, including cleaning products, fireplaces, and home fragrances. But what if your home itself was polluting your indoor air? _This is…
Introducing the Swizz-Style Fred Humidifiers…
The Swizz Fred Humidifier is a stylish, modern humidifier that has had a highly successful debut in Europe. The Fred is now ready to conquer the U.S. market! _When the weather turns cooler and we start heating our homes, the…
Natural Cold, Flu, and Allergy Remedies
Allergy products aren’t just for allergies anymore. As wintertime approaches and colds and flus are all around us, it’s great to know that many allergy treatments are quite helpful in alleviating cold and flu symptoms as well. WebMD’s Natural Cold…
Allergy Hotspots in the Home
In a section dedicated to ‘Struggling Supermoms,’ WebMD put together a slideshow highlighting 10 Hidden Allergy Hotspots in Your Home. When maintaining your allergen avoidance routine, it’s a good idea to keep the following hotspots in mind and give them…
Super Foods That Help Fight Allergies
In a recent article in the business magazine Bottom Line/Personal, Dr. Leo Galland discusses which foods can help ease the symptoms of allergy sufferers suffering from airborne allergies. Inflammation is a big problem for allergy sufferers. It is an early…
Parasites Protect Against Allergies, New Study Confirms
A recent Vietnamese study has added credence to the idea that parasitic gut worms, such as hookworm, could help in the prevention and treatment of asthma and allergies, reports the web site ScienceDaily in their article Gut Worms May Protect…
Atlanta Flood Cleanup
As the country knows, the Atlanta area, home to AchooAllergy.com’s headquarters and storefront, recently experienced major flooding that touched the lives of almost everyone living in the region. Sadly, flash floods claimed the lives of several individuals. Our thoughts and…
Humidifiers Ease Sinus Problems
As the weather starts to turn colder, many of us will be turning on the heat in our homes. The dry air caused by heating systems (especially forced-air heating systems–the most common type of heating system in the United States)…
Time to Prepare for Ragweed
The autumnal equinox is almost upon us (it officially occurs on 22-23 September, according to Wikipedia. While this heralds relief from sweltering summer days, it also means new concerns for allergy sufferers. One of the most potent allergens in the…
Thunderstorms and Asthma
Here in Atlanta, the home of AchooAllergy.com, we have had thunderstorms all week. Interestingly, we recently learned that thunderstorms can cause a higher incidence of asthma attacks, as Science Daily reports. A research team composed of climatologists and epidemiologists form…
Alen Offers Free Silver Ion Filters
AchooAllergy.com has teamed up with Alen Corp. to make a special offering to coincide with the Alen Flu Prevention Program. If you buy an Alen T100 desktop air purifier between now and October 31, 2009, you will receive a one…
Daycare Does Not Protect Against Asthma and Allergies
New research indicates that a commonly held belief that children who attend daycare have lower rates of asthma and allergies later in life has been disproved. Medical News Today quotes Dr. Johan C. de Jongste of Erasmus University in the…
Heart Health Damaged by Air Pollution
In How Air Pollution Can Damage the Heart, Time Magazine reports on new findings that demonstrate how air pollution affects heart health. University of Michigan scientists, headed up by Dr. Robert Brook, discovered that breathing in bad air can increase…
Achoo! Goes Green by Choosing New White Roof
When the time came earlier this summer for AchooAllergy.com to replace the roof on our building just north of Atlanta, we had a great discussion about how we could save some money and help the environment. After that meeting, founder…
AllerAir Newsletter – Disproving Air Purifier Myths
In the most recent company newsletter, AllerAir
AchooAllergy.com Featured on Good Morning Maryland
Melissa Cassera, a wellness expert and frequent contributor to tv, radio, and print media all over the East Coast of the U.S., recently featured our Allergy Armor blanket on a segment for Good Morning Maryland. Cassera has a popular wellness…
Indoor Air Pollution Worsened by Candles
A recent study demonstrates the harmful health effects of many candles reports Health.com. South Carolina State University researchers studied petroleum-based and vegetable-source candles to determine their emissions. They analyzed substances released into the air after burning candles from various manufacturers…
Extreme Air Pollution Concentrations in Tunnels
A new study has found that the concentration of toxic fumes in tunnels is so high that it can cause harm to passengers and drivers, Medical News Today reports. Atmospheric Environment published the study which measured ultrafine particle concentration levels…
Miele Toy Vacuum Cleaner
Is your child afraid of your noisy vacuum cleaner? Or do you have a child that loves to watch mommy or daddy use the vacuum cleaner? Now your child can clean the house just like mommy and daddy with a…
ET Helps with Asthma Research
What do ET (yes, we mean the Extraterrestrial being from the Stephen Speilberg movie), asthma, and depression have in common? They were all part of a recent study, reported on by FoxNews, which showed that children who have asthma and…
Swine Flu Quick Facts
A recent Wall Street Journal article discusses the next wave of swine flu which is a big concern for parents as school children head back to class. The following quick facts are a summary of the information and recommendations presented…