Study does not confirm “toxic mold syndrome” in patients Mold and dampness can cause coughing and wheezing. However, is there evidence to support the existence of what has been called “toxic mold syndrome” or illnesses caused specifically by exposure to mold? According to a report by researchers at the Oregon Health Sciences University published in … More
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Allergen Avoidance Measures Work to Prevent Asthma
Early childhood allergen avoidance reduces asthma onset by 50% in at risk children In a major study entitled the Canadian Childhood Asthma Primary Prevention Study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2005;116:3-14) it was shown that early allergen avoidance for high risk infants reduced the onset of asthma by 50%. This controlled … More
HEPA Air Cleaners Shown to Reduce Asthma Symptoms When Used in Conjunction with Other Control Measures
Inner City Asthma Study shows effectiveness of comprehensive environmental controls including air purifiers to control asthma. In the last week a number of articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and TV with the headline: “Air Cleaners: Even the most effective Could be a Questionable Investment.” These articles are based on the Consumer Reports study of … More
Removing Pets from the Home Improves Asthma
Removing pets very effective at controlling asthma in dander allergic individuals. A very common indoor allergen is animal dander. Many allergic individuals test positively to animal dander (a higher percentage to cats than dogs). A common recommendation from Allergists is to remove the pets from the home of the allergic individual. Unfortunately, this is not … More
Ragweed Allergies and Sinus Irrigation (Sinus Rinse)
Sinus rinse removes allergens and improves allergy symptoms. Fall allergens have begun their onslaught. Ragweed pollen is in the air. Those of us with ragweed allergies have begun our annual misery. Here is an idea that seems to be working for many of our customers (and me). The idea is not new. In fact, it … More