Warm weather sparks allergies
CBC News- The winter cold and flu season may be drawing to a close, but many people in the Ottawa region won't be able to put away the tissues. The rapidly melting snow is uncovering moulds that can cause sneezing, wheezing, rashes and other allergic reactions in some...
A Sneezer’s Guide to the Galaxy
After a long, dreary winter, most Canadians can't wait for spring. That first hint of a warm breeze that catches us off guard and the tiny buds appearing on the ends of gnarled branches are like a balm to our cold-weary selves.But for the up to 25% of Canadians living...
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Institutes of Health
Millions of Americans suffer from sneezing, coughing, itching, runny noses, and watering eyes when the pollen starts to fly. Each spring, summer, and fall tiny particles are released from trees, weeds, and grasses.These particles, known as pollen, hitch rides on...
How to Create a Dust-Free Bedroom
If you are dust-sensitive, especially if you have allergies and/or asthma, you can reduce some of your misery by creating a "dust-free" bedroom. Dust may contain molds, fibers, and dander from dogs, cats, and other animals, as well as tiny dust mites.These mites,...