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Ten Million Americans Fight like Cats & Dogs with Pet Allergies; 80% of
2007-05-04 10:46:00 Is your family pet creating an irritating living environment? Pets provide a great comfort and joy to many households and relinquishing a pet due to pet allergies often isn't an option for many owners. In fact, according to The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), when 341 adults with pet allergies were advised by physicians to find a new home for their pet(s), only one in five did. The study also found that 122 of these owners went on to find another pet companion for their home after one had passed away. So what is an allergic pet owner to do? First off, don't send Fido or Fluffy packing quite yet. Studies show that allergy sufferers are often sensitive to more than one allergen. A person who is allergic to pollen can also be allergic to cigarette smoke, mold spores and other airborne allergens. Ask your allergist to test to see if your allergies are, in fact, caused by your pet, some other household allergen or a combination of allergens. If you find out you are... More About: Dogs , Cats , Fight , Allergies , Americans
Humidity Hassle - Don't Let the High Humidity Get You Down
2007-05-04 10:39:00 It's that time of year again when the temperature and humidity start rising and you begin cranking the thermostat down to remain comfortable. How many times have you heard people say: "It's not the heat, it's the humidity?" According to experts they just might be right. Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Missouri have some of the most humid climates in the nation, and possibly some of the highest energy costs. To combat humidity discomfort, many homeowners in the South find themselves cranking up the air conditioning thinking it will remove the excess moisture. But not only will this increase the humidity in your home, it can cause your energy bill to skyrocket. "Setting the thermostat temperature lower counters your goal of reducing the moisture content in your home," states Neil Moyer, Principal Research Engineer for Florida Solar Energy Center. "It actually increases the indoor relative humidity, and more importantly, it decreases the temperature of the materials in the ... More About: Down , High , Midi , Humidity , Hass
Breathe Easier in Every Room of Your Home
2007-04-25 14:48:00 So you've tried every medication to alleviate your allergies, you've swept, dusted and scrubbed incessantly, and still your symptoms persist? A commonly overlooked step in the quest for effective allergy and asthma management is an assessment of the air in your home. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental risks to public health. Indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside, chock full of allergens like dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander and mold - all floating around in the air you breathe and invisible to the naked eye. These allergens can cause dry or watery eyes, skin irritation, congestion, stuffy nose, wheezing and bouts of coughing. And when respiratory health is an issue, relief can't come fast enough. One way to ensure that the air is comfortable and healthy in every room is through a whole-home air cleaner that can be installed by a professional on any central heatin... More About: Home , Ever , Breath , Room , Breathe
Taming Your Pet Allergies
2007-04-02 10:48:00 Studies indicate that more than 70% of U.S. households currently own one or more domestic animal with an estimated 10 million pet owners who are allergic to them. About a third of the population that is allergic to cats, live with at least one cat in their home anyways. Whether itâs a cat, dog, hamster or other household animal, simple steps can be taken to make your pet allergies more tolerable. Donât Blame the Fur Allergic reactions are caused by exposure to proteins that are normally present in secretions from the glands in the skin as well as in the animalâs saliva or urine. Contrary to popular belief, it doesnât matter whether your pet has short or long hair - itâs the petâs dander (skin scales) that can cause some of the worst allergic reactions. Although a petâs fur doesnât in itself cause allergic reactions, pet hair is a good airborne carrier of pet dander and saliva as well as dust, mold spores and other allergens. Prevention i... More About: Allergies , Your , Ming
Is Your Portable Air Cleaner Really Working?
2007-03-07 15:50:00 With the growing number of Americans suffering from allergies and asthma, millions of consumers have purchased portable, one-room type air cleaners to remove harmful particles from the air and to maintain a clean home and improve their health. But do they really work? Consumer feedback and industry research shows that portable air cleaners have many shortcomings, the most serious being overall performance. Some homeowners complain that the air cleaners make too much noise. Others say the units are expensive to maintain, unsightly and take up too much space. And many didnât realize that a portable unit only cleans the air in a very limited area of the home. Whole-home air cleaners, installed on the heating and air conditioning system, extract contaminates and move clean air through the entire home. Much more powerful than portable units, whole-home air cleaners are able to clean the air in every room of the home more thoroughly while operating silently. Whole-home air cl... More About: Portable , Work , Port , Lean , Your
Portable vs. Whole-Home Air Cleaners
2007-03-02 10:55:00 Millions of people buy portable air cleaners to improve their health, remove harmful particles from the air and maintain clean homes. But consumer research shows that portable air cleaners also have drawbacks. Some people complain that the air cleaners make too much noise. Others say the units are unsightly, expensive to maintain and take up too much space. And many didnât realize that a portable only cleans the air in a very limited area of the home. "An alternative for those who want to have clean air in every room of the house is a whole-home air cleaner," said Tom Kraeutler, Home Improvement Expert for the nationally syndicated radio show The Money Pit. "Whole-home air cleaners attach to the heating and cooling system and are installed by a professional contractor. They reduce all airborne contaminates such as dust, pollen, pet dander, bacteria and even viruses. And recent reports show that these irritants, not germs, may be responsible for chronic colds." A recent... More About: Portable , Port , Lean , Clean
Is it a Cold or Indoor Allergies?
2007-03-01 14:47:00 The first frost is a good sign for seasonal allergy suffers, but for those who have indoor allergies, it is a sign that the suffering is about to get worse. Wintertime allergies are usually triggered by allergens trapped in the home, where they pose a risk to respiratory health. These irritants are always present, but during the winter months they tend to multiply because people keep their windows closed and there is little circulation of fresh air. It is estimated that up to 72 trillion allergens make their way into the home every day. Allergies affect millions of people in the United States. In fact, more than 50 percent of the U.S. population tested positive for one or more allergens, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Allergy symptoms - stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and wheezing - are similar to those of a cold. So how can you tell if you are suffering from allergies or a cold? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ... More About: Cold , Indo , Door |
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