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1. -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

2. -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."
   
   • -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

   • 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 (About.com - Tidwell)
     Provides news, facts, statistics, treatments, symptoms, a glossary, and more. 2-01

   • Allergies - Cleaning Guidelines (Carpet-Rug.com)
     Suggests frequency of cleaning to reduce allerens for allergy sufferers. 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 - Green Label Certified Vacuum Cleaners (Carpet-Rug.com)
     Provides a list of vacuum cleaners that have been Green Label Certified. 9-03

   • Allergies (Healthopedia.com)
     Provides detailed information on allergies, listed by condition. 8-04

   • Allergies (Awesome Library)
     Provides resources related to allergies.

   • -12-09-05 Dog Genome Decoded to Help Study Human Diseases (Scientific American)
     "Because each breed represents an isolated group with discrete traits that can be linked to distinct genes--and because different breeds suffer from some of the same maladies that afflict humans, such as allergies or certain types of cancer--the dog's genome should help isolate the genetic roots of such diseases, proving dogs' utility to humanity once more." 12-05.

   • Study: Milk "Essential" During Pregnancy (TimesOnline.co.uk)
     "Women who don’t drink enough milk during pregnancy — perhaps to limit weight gain or because of concerns about allergies — may stunt their babies’ growth in the womb, research suggests." 9-05

   • Surprising Effects of Global Warming (MSNBC News)
     "You’ve probably heard about the global warming song and dance: rising temperatures, melting ice caps and rising sea levels in the near future. But Earth’s changing climate is already wreaking havoc in some very weird ways. So gird yourself for such strange effects as savage wildfires, disappearing lakes, and freak allergies." 01-07

   • -02-27-08 Recommendation: All Kids Should Get Flu Shots (Time.com)
     "All children — not just those under 5 — should get vaccinated against the flu, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday. The panel voted to expand annual flu shots to virtually all children except infants younger than 6 months and those with serious egg allergies." 02-08

   • -Study: Fish Found With Pharmaceuticals in Them (CBS News)
     "Fish caught near wastewater treatment plants serving five major U.S. cities had residues of pharmaceuticals in them, including medicines used to treat high cholesterol, allergies, high blood pressure, bipolar disorder and depression, researchers reported Wednesday."
     
     "Findings from this first nationwide study of human drugs in fish tissue have prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to significantly expand similar ongoing research to more than 150 different locations." 03-09

   • -04-08-09 Oral Allergy Syndrome (CNN News)
     "Have you ever experienced itchiness or hives in your mouth area after eating raw fruit or vegetables? Do you also have seasonal allergies?"
     
     "If so, you may have oral allergy syndrome, whose symptoms occur because the proteins in some fruits and vegetables are similar to proteins in some pollens." 04-09

   • Pollen Forecasts by City (Allegra) 1-04

   • 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.

   • Health Links (Linkopedia)
     Provides sources of information related to allergies, children, disabilities, disease, first aid, fitness, men, mental health, self help, pharmaceuticals, women and nutrition.

   • 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

   • Allergic Reaction to a Sting (Health World) 6-04

   • Allergy and Asthma Questions (Kupstas)

   • 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

   • 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

   • -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

   • Air Purifiers - Ionizers Reviewed (ConsumerReports.org)
     Compares the effectiveness--and ozone dangers from--room ionizers. 09-06

   • 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. 04-09

   • Allergy Myths and Facts (ABC News)
     "While allergists test patients for foods they eat and allergens they may inhale, dermatologists are often the ones who look at contact allergies." 04-09