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Alert on Latex Allergies
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Having an allergy to latex is no joke. Latex allergies can be life-threatening. Those who have tendencies to develop the allergy should take steps to avoid material made with latex, and use alternatives if necessary.
Latex, or natural rubber latex, is a milky fluid that is produced by the Hevea brasiliensis, rubber trees found in Asia and in Africa. Continue reading…
What to Do With a Drug Allergy
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Taking a medication that will supposedly cure your condition and then later having an allergic reaction to it is one of the worst situations that can be encountered.
A drug allergy is an overreaction of our immune system to a medicine. Although some drug allergies can be life-threatening, most are mild, and the symptoms would go away quickly. Continue reading…
Fragrance Allergy
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
There are thousands of known fragrances, but, fortunately, only a few fragrances are considered sensitizers that cause allergy to individuals who are prone to fragrance allergies.
A screening agent, called the fragrance mix, is a list of 8 individual fragrances that are the most common allergy-causing fragrances used across many everyday products. Continue reading…
Skin Allergies
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Having skin allergies can really ruin your day. Imagine you’re at the beach, or trying on this new eyeliner, or preparing for an important board meeting, when your skin suddenly starts to itch, burn, redden, and swell. If this alarms you, don’t worry. You are not the only one who suffers from skin allergies. Here’s some information on how to recognize the most common types of skin allergies and how to manage them. Continue reading…
Nasal Filters: a New Treatment for Hay Fever
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
A majority of allergy sufferers, especially those with hay fever, do not like taking medications, such as anti-histamines and nasal steroids, because either they doubt the efficiency or they dislike the side-effects.
Good thing because there are now nasal filters invented to effectively prevent allergic rhinitis Continue reading…
Allergies to Metal in the Mouth
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
People usually know if they have allergies to certain metals, like those used in jewelry.
Unfortunately, the same metals could cause the same problem inside their mouth but such type of allergic reaction often goes undiagnosed as it mimics the gum disease. Continue reading…
Allergic Reactions to Hair Dye Increase
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Rates of allergy reactions to hair dye have increased in recent years as more people, especially young, dye their hair, researchers have warned in the latest copy of the British Medical Journal.
Supported by the latest survey in London, it was found that the incidence of skin allergy condition (contact dermatitis) that is result from hair dye appliance had jumped by 7%. Continue reading…
Hypoallergenic Linens and Bedding
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
It is inevitable for dust mites and other allergens to settle into your mattress, bedding, and pillows, and disturb your sleep by triggering your asthma, allergic rhinitis, or eczema. One way to sleep soundly through the night is to keep your bedroom allergy free. Instead of spending on anti-allergy medications or pay regular visits to your doctor when your allergies are at their worst, you can stop the problem before it starts by investing on hypoallergenic linens and bedding. Continue reading…
Air Cleaners With HEPA Filters and Ionizers
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
There are many air cleaners available in the market. Specific to efficiently removing indoor airborne allergens are HEPA air purifiers which incorporate ionizers.
HEPA (high efficiency particulate arrestance) filters are capable of removing 99.97% of particulates as small as 0.3 microns. The specifications have become an industry standard in most critical medical and hi-tech applications. Continue reading…
Allergy Relief Air Purifiers
By Staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Do you believe that the air inside our home is dirtier, and filthier, than the air outside? Airborne contaminants and allergens circulate in the air inside the house. One solution is to buy an air purifier, one that is made to eliminate allergens from the air.
TYPES OF AIR PURIFIERS
HEPA air purifiers make use of cloth type filters that trap tiny airborne particles that are drawn into the device with a fan. Continue reading…
