Doctors Warn About the Upcoming Allergy Season

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-20 02:37:06

The time has come to prepare for the upcoming allergy season. Doctors are handing out tips for those who are all too familiar with the pollens of spring. Allergies come in many shapes and sizes, but grasses seem to be the ones that hit allergy sufferers first.

Doctors suggest, taking an antihistamine early to dull the effects.

Doctors also want to warn the the over the counter form of Zyrtec can still cause drowsiness, so be careful.

The full story: http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/021608/met_187557.shtml

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New Allergy and Asthma Treatment

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-16 02:11:19

For as long as I can remember, my parents would always say, "We can fly to the moon, but we can't find a cure for the common cold!" Well, now it seems that may not be true any longer.

New studies are focusing on treating the cause of allergies and asthma from the source, the biology of the body.

This fantastic information will certainly give hope to the people of the world who suffer everyday.

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Keeping Free From Seasonal Allergies

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-14 00:43:45

With seasonal allergy season nearly ready to begin, it is important to remember how to prevent those sniffles and sneezes before they ever begin.

Keeping all windows in your home and car closed is a great way to keep the pollen out of your nose.

Showering and washing clothes often to remove any settled pollen is yet another way to stay away from the box of tissues.

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Relief From Dust Mite Allergies

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-04 21:19:55

Dust mites are present in every home, on every bed and even on your skin. These little creatures eat away dead skin and produce large amounts of waste that is often the source of the dust mite allergy. Preventing dust mite allergy reactions is the best way to remain symptom free.

Three ways to help prevent dust mite allergy symptoms are by covering your mattress, bed linens and pillows with a set of dust mite and allergen free bedding covers. Using a HEPA air filtration system in your home will remove dust mites from the air. And changing your home central air system filters on a regular ... more

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Finding Relief From Mold Allergies and Keeping It

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-04 21:19:10

There are three very helpful steps that can prevent any and all mold allergy symptoms in the home.

1) Clean all mold prone areas with a mold remover on a regular basis. You may not be able to see the mold but it is there.

2) Treat all areas with a mold preventer.

3) Add mold remover to your humidifiers and your paint. Mold remover added to paint will prevent mold from growing on the freshly painted walls.

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Peak Flow Monitors and Asthma

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-04 21:18:56

Peak flow monitors are a very inexpensive way to predict an oncoming asthma attack. The key is to use the peak flow monitor on a daily basis and record the air volume. On days when the air volume is lower than the average, an asthma attack may be on the way.

Peak flow monitors give asthma patients the upper hand. With their regular use, they will be able to know before an asthma attack begins.

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Breast Milk May Be Able to Prevent Asthma

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-02 23:36:53

Researchers are busy lately in the field of asthma and allergy relief. One of the latest studies involves the link between asthma, allergies and breast milk. It seems that breast fed mice are less like to have asthmatic or allergic reactions to allergens.

Breast feeding has always been thought of as the best way to feed baby and now we have even more reason to believe this fact. Breast milk is nature and full of protection for both babies and mice.

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Scratching Causes Relief in the Brain

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-02 23:31:24

With allergies comes itches and with itches comes scratching. For some reason, scratching is a pleasurable response to an itch, but up until now, no one could figure out why.

Researchers recently concluded a study that revealed the reason why those with an itch (from allergies or others causes) tend to scratch even though they know it is the wrong response. The parts of the brain that become stresses when an itch comes about, is calmed by the act of itching.

More research is needed to determine if there is a way to stop this need, but until then, these results are a step in the right ... more

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When a Prescription Medication Goes OTC

Posted by jlittle: 2008-02-01 02:20:22

For people without the benefit of health care, prescription medications are constantly being watered down and offered in the over the counter variety. An allergy medication is the newest to jump on the mass production freeway, but how does this affect those suffering from allergies.

The over the counter varieties of prescription allergy medications are in no way as strong or as helpful to allergy sufferers as their prescription counterparts. And, to make things worse, they are priced higher than a prescription medication would be when purchased with a health care plan.

People are being hit ... more

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Over the Counter Medications and Asthma

Posted by jlittle: 2008-01-30 19:16:17

Asthma patients often use fast acting inhalers to combat quick onset asthma symptoms. The over the counter versions of these medications are often unsafe for asthma patients to use. Over the counter inhalers increase heart rates dramatically.

Without proper supervision, the every day use of over the counter inhalers can lead to problems with heart health. If you suffer from asthma, consult a doctor before using any over the counter asthma type medication.

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