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Lists Allergies (About.com - Tidwell) Provides news, facts, statistics, treatments, symptoms, a glossary, and more. 2-01 News -04-07-06 New Sinus Treatment Offers Hope (ABC News) "The procedure, called balloon sinuplasty, opens sinus cavities the same way doctors open clogged arteries when they do a balloon angioplasty." "After the sinuplasty, the sinus openings become significantly wider. In most cases, they stay that way, because the balloon has actually fractured the bones and spread them apart — all without pain." 04-06 -05-06-06 Survival Strategies for a Brutal Allergies Season (ABC News) "Experts are calling this one of the worst allergy seasons on record, with people who never have had problems before reporting itching, coughing and sneezing." "About one-third of people with seasonal allergies will aggravate their symptoms if they eat certain foods during the allergy season. These people breathe in the pollen, and then the pollen triggers a cross-reaction with the protein in these foods. Avoid apples, pears, carrots, almonds and hazelnut coffee." 05-06 -07-09-07 How to Cope With Allergies (MSNBC News) "The two most common types of allergy medications are antihistamines, which can stop all the major symptoms of hay fever but don't work well on established congestion, and decongestants. The latter comes in the form of oral medications and nasal sprays. The sprays are good for the short term but can cause dependency. If decongestants keep you up at night, or you can't take them due to heart or thyroid problems, try an anti-leukotriene, a medication that helps fight allergic inflammation. Prescription steroid nasal sprays are another effective option." 08-07 -07-09-07 Relief for Cat Allergies (MSNBC News) "People who are allergic to cats may not have to get rid of their pets to find relief, if the findings of a new study hold up." Papers Air Purifiers - Ionizers Reviewed (ConsumerReports.org) Compares the effectiveness--and ozone dangers from--room ionizers. 09-06 Allergic Reaction to a Sting (Health World) 6-04 Allergic Reactions To Stings - Tips (applesforhealth) Wasps, honeybees, yellow jackets. We were building a fence and quenching our thirst with a lemonade between posts when this yellow-jacket decided the inside of the can was a cool place to hang out. 11-05-99. Allergies (Healthopedia.com) Provides detailed information on allergies, listed by condition. 8-04 Allergies - Beef, Peanuts, Seafood, and Celery (applesforhealth) Peanuts, seafood, celery and beef are among foods that can cause allergic reactions so severe that in highly sensitive people they can become life threatening. 12-03-99. Allergies - Cleaning Guidelines (Carpet-Rug.com) Suggests frequency of cleaning to reduce allerens for allergy sufferers. 9-03 Allergies - Green Label Certified Vacuum Cleaners (Carpet-Rug.com) Provides a list of vacuum cleaners that have been Green Label Certified. 9-03 Allergies - Standards for Vacuum Cleaners With Green Label Certification (VacTrack.com) The CRI Green Label Certification includes the following: "Soil Removal – The soil removal test protocol requires that the vacuum cleaner must remove in 4 passes a satisfactory quantity of soil from the standard test carpet." "Dust Containment – The dust containment test protocol evaluates the total amount of dust particles released into the surrounding air by the action of the brush rolls, through the filtration bag, and any air leaks from the vacuum cleaner system. This protocol requires that a vacuum cleaner will release into the surrounding environment no more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air, well below levels stated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards." "Carpet Appearance Retention – The test protocol for appearance retention requires that the vacuum cleaner should affect the appearance of the carpet no more than a one-step change, based on one year of normal vacuum use." 9-03 Allergies and Asthma Map (Weather.com) Provides a map of the USA regarding severity of allergy conditions. Also provides information on allergies and asthma. 1-04 Allergies, Asthma and Dust (applesforhealth) If you’re allergy prone or asthmatic, dust can make you miserable. We can’t always control, say, the workplace. But one important place we can cut back on the dust is in the bedroom. 03-24-00. Allergies, Asthma and Dust (applesforhealth) If you’re allergy prone or asthmatic, dust can make you miserable. We can’t always control, say, the workplace. But one important place we can cut back on the dust is in the bedroom. 03-24-00. Allergies, Asthma, and Air Duct Cleaning (applesforhealth) Spending up to $500 to clean air ducts is unlikely to prevent allergy or asthma attacks and could be a waste of time and money. 03-10-00. Allergy Shots (applesforhealth) If you suffer from any kind of allergies, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recommends that you consider allergy shots as an option for relief. 11-12-99. Allergy and Asthma Questions (Kupstas) Anaphylaxis (EpiPen.com) "Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic response to specific triggers such as foods, medications, insect venom, or latex. You may be at an increased risk for experiencing anaphylaxis if you have a history of allergies or asthma, or have had an anaphylactic response previously. To find out if you or your child may be at risk for suffering an anaphylactic reaction, you may want to take our risk assessment test." 6-04 Food Supplement - Herb Cited In Near Fatal Allergic Reaction (applesforhealth) The popular herbal remedy echinacea -- linked to severe reactions -- should be avoided by people with allergies. 03-17-00. Pollen Forecasts by City (Allegra) 1-04 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison (AllergyBuyersClub.com) Compares the strengths and weaknesses of popular vacuum cleaners. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison of Features (AllergyBuyersClub.com) Compares the strengths and weaknesses of types of canister versus upright vacuum cleaners. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaning Guidelines (Carpet-Rug.com) Suggests frequency of cleaning to reduce allerens for allergy sufferers. 9-03 Projects Medical Records Online (iVillage) Provides an online space and forms to store your own medical information and history, including prescriptions, allergies, emergency contacts, tests, surgeries, and more. Purchase Resources UV Wand (AlleryAsthmaTech.com) "Our UV-C wide coverage light wand is the same technology hospitals use to sanitize and is the safe way to kill germs without the use of chemicals. Ideal for use on any surface such as bedding, kitchen counter, bathroom, computer keyboard, clothing, etc. Its 6" long UV-C light when held over a surface for twenty seconds eliminates cold and flu causing germs and also destroys bacteria and mold." Editor's Note: Never look directly at an ultraviolet light; damage to the eye can occur. 08-07 UV Wand (ComfortHouse.com) "Zadro NANO10 Nano UV Wand is a large area disinfection scanner. Maximum scan area of 13" for faster disinfection of larger areas." "The large scanning surface can be used to disinfect spaces in public areas such as hotels, restaurants, public rest rooms, doctors waiting rooms, offices, and nurseries as well as home and personal items such as mattresses, pillows, kitchen countertops, and footwear. Child-resistant lock and 10-second timer switch for safe usage." Editor's Note: Never look directly at an ultraviolet light; damage to the eye can occur. 08-07 Ultraviolet Air Purifiers (NaturalLighting.com) Provides air purifiers to reduce mold and other contaminants for allergy sufferers. Awesome Library does not recommend these products but offers them as examples of what is available. 5-05

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