Allergen Avoidance

Could Your Covid Mask Be Doing Double Duty This Allergy Season? Did you know that the masks we've all been wearing to protect ourselves and others from Covid may have additional benefits? Well, they can! They can be a vital tool in helping prevent asthma and allergy symptoms, especially during the worst part of the year, allergy season! Common everyday...

Why We Love Whirlpool Air Purifiers – Whirlpool and its air purifiers are known for their dependability, advanced technology, and simplicity. Moreover, their care and commitment to their customer base is reflected in their space-conscious, energy-efficient, and affordable designs. In addition, because of their high-quality True HEPA and Activated Carbon filtration, Whirlpool air purifiers are an excellent choice for those...

How To Help Prevent Allergies On A Budget – It's no secret that once spring comes around, noses everywhere hide in fear. It's not just our bodies that feel the effects of allergy season; our bank account can start to suffer as well. Unfortunately, with all these so-called 'allergy solutions' comes spending increases, frequent doctor bills, and even more expensive...

Keeping Healthy When You're Couped Up Inside – The beginning of a new year offers fresh chances for change, self-improvement, and updated self-care routines. And let's face it, working from home, learning from home, and entertaining from home are commonplace situations now, even when the temperatures warm up. This is why, at National Allergy, we believe it's the best time...

The Critical Role Sleep Plays in Weight Loss – At National Allergy, we know how important it is to combat allergens. But did you know that allergies can directly affect your sleep? Did you also know that insufficient sleep can have negative impacts on weight loss? In this guide, we'll talk about the most common culprits causing sleep deprivation. And...

When it comes to indoor grow rooms, nurseries, and greenhouses, healthy humidity levels are of the utmost importance. Too much moisture often leads to mold and mildew growth as well as other plant diseases. The simplest way of automatically and consistently regulating humidity levels is with a dehumidifier. Plants are constantly absorbing water to attain nutrients so that they can...

Coronavirus COVID-19: What You Can Do To Help Stop It As the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19 continues, the number of cases unfortunately has begun to rise again. Despite our government’s best efforts, and without a vaccine available to most individuals as of yet, many feared this would be the case. To date, more than 73.6 million have been confirmed...

We don't usually give much thought to floors, especially in regards to allergies, but they are important. Pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and dust mite allergen accumulate on the floor, sometimes in the form of dust. Frequent cleaning of floors means that there are less allergens and dust to be stirred up as you walk across the room. So there are fewer airborne particles to be inhaled and cause irritation leading to allergic reactions or asthma attacks.

How To Educate Your Child's School On Allergen Avoidance An Overview Allergens & Asthma Triggers in the Classroom & What You Can Do Food Allergy & What You Can Do Allergens & Asthma Triggers on the Playground & in Gym Class & What You Can Do The Relationship of Germs to Allergies & Asthma Sending Your Child with Allergies or Asthma Off to College Conclusion:  Be Educated and Be Involved in Your Child's Care at School An Overview The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) states that more than 9 million children under the age of 18 suffer from allergies and asthma, which can account for more than 14 million missed school days and millions of dollars in medical bills and lost work days for parents. As a parent and a former teacher, I know there is a high correlation between attendance and school success. In addition, if children just plain feel bad while they are at school, that impacts their ability to concentrate. Continue reading →

All About Babies and Allergies Do Babies Inherit Allergies? Does My Baby Have an Allergy? Does My Baby Have Allergy-Induced Asthma? Does My Baby Have Allergy-Induced Eczema? What Can I Do? Do Babies Inherit Allergies? Allergies are not inherited, but the tendency to develop allergies is passed down through the genes, so if one or both parents have allergies, there is a 50 to 75% chance the baby will develop allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), if one parent (or that parent's relatives) has allergies, the child is 50% more likely to develop an allergy (although not necessarily the same allergy as the parent). If both parents have allergies, the likelihood the child will develop allergies increases to 75%. Continue reading →