News and Notes in Allergies, Asthma, & MCS
Allergy asthma news is essential for staying informed about the latest research, treatment options, and lifestyle strategies for managing allergies, asthma, and multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). For those living with these conditions, understanding emerging developments can make a meaningful difference…
The Hidden Cost of Eczema
Eczema impact extends far beyond the visible skin irritation, affecting physical health, emotional well-being, and even financial stability. While most people associate eczema with itchy, inflamed patches, the reality is that living with eczema can create ongoing challenges that touch…
Miele Upright Vacuums Best Again!
It is almost like an annual rite of passage now. I’ll write up an article about a product and certain rankings published by a leading consumer testing agency. Then you get to guess who I’m talking about. I could make…
Ask an Allergist – Dr. Mardiney – Spring 2015
Though we’ve taken a bit of a hiatus, our favorite allergist, Dr. Mardiney, is back to answer some of your allergy and asthma related questions. Up today for Ask an Allergist are some questions regarding hidden allergens and triggers in…
BPS A Replacement for BPA?
Over the last few years, we’ve discussed BPA (Bisphenol-A), particularly with regard to its potential adverse effects as an endocrine disrupter. While there are plenty of substances in our lives that also fall into this category, the ubiquitous nature of…
Peanut Allergy Patch 2015 – Update
Big news was shared early last Sunday at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in Houston, TX on a new therapy against peanut allergies. A research team from Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Kravis Children’s…
Focus on the Medication: What Are Corticosteroids
This week, we’re going to take a look at medications, more specifically, the two classes of drugs most commonly prescribed for those coping with asthma. When it comes to asthma there is one basic, but large division, between treatment medications.…
Free 2nd Day Delivery – SEBO D4 Vacuum
More and more people are choosing the SEBO D4 canister vacuum cleaner as the way to keep their home cleaner and healthier for years to come. With a durable ABS shell, powerful suction, and S-Class filtration, the SEBO D4 puts…
Happy Valentine’s Day 2015… We Hope!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself or a loved one. Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or indulging in some well-deserved self-care, gift hampers canberra can be a thoughtful and versatile choice.…
Annual AchooAllergy White Sale… and More?
As many of you know, each February we have an Annual AchooAllergy White Sale, where you can take 15% off any bedding item we offer. From custom mattresses and luxury down pillows to all types of dust mite bedding covers…
Can Cold Cause a Cold?
If you grew up with a mom like mine, you probably heard this quite a bit while growing up. “Put your coat on or you’ll catch a cold!” If not that specific phrase, you can insert whatever article of clothing…
Jumping on the Detox Wagon
While New Year's resolutions have always been mostly health oriented, I've noticed a rising trend in detox cleanses every year. Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Linda Page, claims, ‘It's a way to recharge, rejuvenate, and renew’. The process of a detox cleanse…
Price Increase Coming Soon – AirPura Air Purifiers
Price Increase Coming Soon – AirPura Air Purifiers _One way you always know it's January around here is that manufacturers send out all of their updated pricing for the year. Some are better than others about letting people know about…
Air Purifier Buying Guide
Air purifier buying guide content is essential for anyone looking to improve indoor air quality and reduce airborne pollutants inside their home. With so many options available, choosing the right air purifier can feel overwhelming, especially when features, filtration claims,…
Confused about ACH and Air Purifier Coverage?
Air purifier coverage ACH is one of the most misunderstood concepts when choosing an air purifier, yet it plays a crucial role in determining how effectively a unit cleans the air in a given space. ACH, or air changes per…
New Hope For Eradicating Bed Bugs
Bed bug eradication has become an increasingly urgent topic as infestations continue to rise in homes, apartments, hotels, and public spaces. These resilient pests are notoriously difficult to eliminate due to their ability to hide in tiny crevices, survive long…
Extreme Cold Spells Trouble for Asthmatics
Cold weather asthma becomes a serious concern when temperatures drop sharply, as cold, dry air can irritate the airways and trigger asthma symptoms in both adults and children. During extreme cold spells, breathing frigid air causes the airways to tighten,…
New Year’s, Cedar Allergies, and Resolutions
New Year's, Cedar Allergies, and Resolutions _A new year is a fresh start, a clean slate, so why didn't old problems get the memo? For many, the new year kicks off a new struggle with allergies. The colder temperatures usually…
Got Germs? Get the AirPura UV600 Antimicrobial Air Purifier
As the second of the new additions to our AirPura HEPA air purifier offering, the UV600 places the focus of filtration on microbes, bacteria, and viruses. With flu season in full force, the time is right to take a look…
How An Air Purifier Filter is Like a Night Club
Yes, I know what you're thinking. How could an air purifier be anything like a night club? When you think about some of the different layers of filtration, you have some of the usual suspects that you may find at…
Specialized VOC Filtration in New AirPura C600DLX
Since we first introduced them this spring, the AirPura line of HEPA air purifiers has been steadily climbing in popularity. With the largest coverage area of any residential air purifier, the quietest operation, and a simplistic yet highly effective design,…
Last Day to Save 15% & Win $500 VISA
Today is your last chance to take advantage of our Black Friday/Cyber Monday savings. You have until midnight tonight to take 15% off your purchase by using promo code SHOP14 when you check out. Take 15% off air purifiers, HEPA…
The Ickey Shuffle – Ickey Woods & Asthma Awareness
Being an Ohio native, though admittedly not a big Bengals fan, I found the recent Geico ad featuring Ickey Woods hilarious. I watched Woods run the ball for years with the Bengals, but seeing him do his ‘Ickey Shuffle’ then…
Black Friday Sale & $500 Gift Card Drawing
It's finally here, our annual AchooAllergy.com Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale! This year we are offering 15% off your order, AND each order enters you into a drawing for a $500 prepaid VISA gift card.* _Shop now until middnight on December…
Tis The Season: Nuts & Alcohol
As the season of family get togethers and office parties draws nearer, now is a great time to go over a few things regarding foods allergies and two things that commonly appear at these types of gatherings – alcohol and…
Cold Weather Faucet – Red Nose in Winter
If you spend any amount of time outdoors like when you’re in Barrie, particularly during the winter when the temperatures and dip to around or below freezing, you may notice your nose changes. Normally our noses range in function (or…
TB Treatment, Evolving Role of Bacteria
As research continues to point to the links between some of the tiniest organisms on the planet and our health, we learn more and more regarding the vital role microbes play in the immune response. From allergies to skin conditions…
Relieve a Nagging Cough, Naturally
For about a week now, my cough has escalated to the point where I feel as if I’m about to cough up a lung on my desk. And while I want to run outside and enjoy the crisp late fall…
New for Winter, Allergy Armor Polartec Fleece Blankets
Just in time for winter, we're rolling out the new and improved Allergy Armor fleece blankets. You may remember the original microfleece blankets. While both the original and the our latest versions were both Polartec fleece, there are several differences…
Humidity and Fall: A Lesson in Flip-Flopping
A comedian I greatly enjoy once described fall like this, …the weather is completely nonsense. You don
Oskar Humidifier Now in Technicolor!
So maybe they're not quite as colorful as technicolor, but you do now have a wider selection when it comes to choosing the Oskar top-fill humidifier that is right for your home. Last season, the Oskar humidifiers quickly took their…
Medical Clowns for Allergies? Helpful or Just Creepy?
After watching the second episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show, I found a study in this month's Allergy Journal about using ‘medical clowns’ to help entertain and distract children while receiving skin prick tests (SPT) and allergy shots. With…
Trick or Treat! Two New Humidifiers by Pure Guardian
While the leaves have yet to turn here in Atlanta, it is certainly feeling like fall. Mornings in the 50's, cool breezes at night, and longer stretches with nothing but cool, dry air are all good indicators that summer is…
Ebola in OH – A Common Sense Perspective
I've avoided writing about this topic for about as long as possible, but with my entire family being in Ohio, two nurses in the family, and the recent revelation about a second Dallas nurse who tested positive for Ebola a…
Skin Care Friday: Interview with Founder of Silk Swan
I interviewed Lanna Potter, creator and owner of SilkSwan.com. She has developed natural beauty products made with silk proteins and essential oils (EOs) for individuals with sensitive skin, chemical sensitivities, and those who simply want beauty products with more natural…
New Air-O-Swiss U700 Ultrasonic Humidifier
Summer seemed to go so fast this year, and with Halloween just around the corner, many of us are looking towards Halloween or wondering if the furnace needs to be checked before colder temperatures arrive. This time of year can…
National Coffee Day Makes Today the Perkiest Monday of the Month
Of course, National Coffee Day should fall on a Monday! It’s exactly what we need to start off October, Fall, and to get ready for the cold days to follow. The origins of coffee can be found in the Ethiopian…
Oh My Miele!
The other night I decided to toss out my old vacuum (whom I will name, ‘He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named’ as not to discredit that particular brand) and upgrade to a Miele Twist upright. I weighed the pros and cons, and a couple days…
A $50 Air Purifier? What a Deal! – Probably Not.
Officially, fall began about a day and a half ago, but for the last week or so I've been enjoying cool nights and open windows! This time of year is probably my favorite. Aside from it being a little on…
The New Soniclean Steam Mop
Cheap Way to Sanitize Floors – Soniclean Steam Mop _A short while ago, we had to discontinue the popular Gruene steam mop. While people really liked the versatility of this steam cleaner, actually getting the product from the manufacturer was…
End of Summer, School, and Sick Kids
Late last week many of you likely came across a story about Enterovirus D68 and how it is affecting school children in states across the middle of the U.S. I have to admit, I am a bit behind on this…
Common Cold vs. Allergies: Three Round Slugfest
Common cold vs. allergies: three-round slugfest is the easiest way to finally understand what’s making you feel miserable and what to do about it. When your nose won’t stop running, your throat feels scratchy, or your eyes are constantly itchy,…
It’s Coming, And Sooner Than You Think
It's been creeping up on us for several weeks now. Scattered reports coming in from across the country, the midwest, the northeast… It continues it slow but steady march across the nation. We've tried to push it to the back…
FREE Miele HEPA Filter & $100 Off Reliable Steam Cleaners
To usher in September, we have a couple deals to help you save money on some of our most popular home cleaning appliances. From now until September 30th, purchase any Miele vacuum cleaner and get a FREE HEPA filter! Miele…
Gut Bacteria Key to Allergy Development?
In the last two years, there has been an incredible amount of research into what is called the human microbiome – the wide variety of microorganisms that live on and in us. It is still a difficult concept for many…
Allergy-Free Nuts? Maybe Not As Far Off As You Think
Tree nut and peanut allergies are some of the most common as well as some of the most commonly discussed food allergies. Without fail, every year we hear at least a handful of stories about those who are severely allergic…
Sometimes Being Thrifty Doesn’t Pay
According to sites like www.dumposaurus.com, all of a sudden school is back in session and people are moving around, filling up dumpsters and sidewalks with furniture that won’t fit in their co-ops, dorm rooms, apartments or simply clashes with their…
The Incredibly Versatile SEBO Felix Upright
For the last week we at AchooAllergy have been reworking our SEBO vacuum cleaner section. Now seems like as good a time as any to reintroduce you to the incredibly versatile SEBO Felix uprights. There are three different types of…
Gear Up for Fall Festivals
With the fall festival season right around the corner, it’s time to hustle on getting your costumes and outdoor necessities together! If you don’t have the budget yet to buy the essentials, then you can try winning a few bucks…