How To Choose The Best Air Purifier To Rid Your Home Or Office Of Harmful Airborne Pollutants
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Allergies | Leave a Comment
Regardless of what time of year it may be, pollutants in the air can affect the health of you, your loved ones, and your coworkers. With the arrival of Spring comes increased levels of dust, pollen, allergens, and lots of other things that wreak havoc on your sinuses and allergies. As beautiful a time of year as it may be, Spring can also be a miserable time of year for many. Fall and Winter mark the beginning of the cold and flu season, with households and offices across the nation spreading germs among their inhabitants. Airborne germs and bacteria… Continue reading
Read More..>>If You Suffer From These Symptoms After Touching Latex, You Probably Have A Latex Allergy!
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A latex allergy is quite a strange allergy to have, and its one that we do not often hear much about. Latex is a rubbery substance that medical gloves used to be made out of, people who have this type of allergy must avoid latex products at all costs. In the past latex allergies were a big problem for health professional because once in a while either a patient or a health care worker would have an allergic reaction after being touched by or wearing latex gloves. In this article we take a closer look at latex as an allergen.
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Read More..>>Latex Allergy and Latex Foam Mattresses, Pillows or Toppers
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Latex Allergy Facts
Lately we have been getting a lot of inquiries about latex allergies and how they may relate to latex foam mattresses, latex pillows and latex mattress toppers. Here are some facts that everyone should know about latex allergies:
The protein in rubber can cause an allergic reaction in some people. The thin, stretchy latex rubber in gloves, condoms and balloons is high in this protein. It causes more allergic reactions than products made of hard rubber (like tires). Also, because some latex gloves are coated with cornstarch powder, the latex protein particles stick to the cornstarch and fly into… Continue reading
Read More..>>Food Allergies Facts
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True food allergy affects about 2% of the population. It’s important to distinguish an allergy from an intolerance to avoid unnecessary food restrictions.
A food allergy is an adverse reaction to a food that involves the immune system. When people ingest foods they are allergic to, their immune systems produce antibodies specific to that food. These antibodies attach to certain blood vessels (basophils and mast cells) and upon contact with a food allergen, release various substances responsible for allergic symptoms.
SYMPTOMS OF FOOD ALLERGY
Skin problems:
Hives
Swelling
Itchy skin rashes
Breathing problems:
Sneezing
Throat tightness
Swollen lips/tongue
Coughing
Wheezing
Circulatory problems:
Pale skin
Dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Stomach problems:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Cramps
A food allergy can occur at any age… Continue reading
Read More..>>Symptoms Of Wheat Allergies That You Should Not Ignore
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A lot of people think wheat allergy are quite common all over America and all over the world as well. However, this is just a popular misconception. In fact, in America alone, there is just one person in seven people who is afflicted with this particular allergy. Thus, with these figures, you can see just how rare this allergy is. Still, it always pays to be better informed about health conditions as much as possible. This is precisely why we all should still be made aware of the symptoms of wheat allergies.
So, what causes wheat allergies? This condition actually has… Continue reading
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