All About Allergies

Do Air Purifiers Relieve Allergy Symptoms?

2009-05-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

If you suffer from allergies, the chances are pretty good that you have searched for ways to keep them under control. Maybe you have even considered getting an allergy air purifier, but just was not sure it would work for you. So here is a little about air purifiers.

Air purifiers are generally small in size and are used to remove contaminates from the air. Most rely on air filters to capture and hold the contaminates, however technology has made it possible to have filter-less purifiers, instead they have thin metal sheets in them that use electricity to hold the contaminates.

So what are these contaminates that the air purifier catches? Well they can be anything from dust, dirt, cigarette smoke, dust mites to pet dander, mold and mildew.

No matter if filter-less air purifiers are used or ones with air filters, either way contaminates are being captured and are unable to reenter the air. Since air purifiers remove all of these irritants from the air, chances are they will work great for someone with allergies. In many cases, results can be noticed soon after turning on the machine.

Air purifiers for allergies, a good idea or a waste of money? For those who want to find relief to annoying allergy symptoms, an air purifier may be your best choice yet.

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The 30 Day Hub Challenge

2009-05-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

This is just a quick post to inform others of Hubpages 30 Day Hub Challenge. What is this you ask? Well, the 30 day challenge can be done two different ways. The goal is to write either 30 hubs in 30 days or for the real daring, write 100 hubs in 30 days. 100 hubs in 30 days, wow that is crazy, I myself have decided to try the 30 hubs in 30 days challenge that seemed more my style.

There are no prizes for completing the challenge, the reward is the satisfaction that you either completed the challenge or gave it your best. If you are signed up with Google than you have the chance of earning from their ad sense program, but there is no guarantee. So for those of you who are interested in this challenge, go ahead to Hubpages, sign up if not a member already and get to writing, we have less than three weeks left.

Here are some of the hubs I have finished for the 30 Hub in 30 Days Challenge.

Arctic Fox: At Home in the Frigid Cold of the Arctic Circle
Do you Have Nail Fungus? How to Tell and What to Do!
6-Hour Power: Just One Shot is all it Takes

Do You Know the Symptoms of a Food Allergy?

2009-05-09T17:03:00.000-07:00

Food Allergy Symptoms

Hives is a pretty good indicator if you have eaten something you are allergic to. One of the most common symptoms of food allergies, hives are easy to see and simple enough to treat.

Swelling of the tongue and the throat is another symptoms of a food allergy. This symptom can be a lot scarier than hives and can make breathing difficult. If swelling occurs seeing a doctor is recommended.

Light headedness and or loss of consciousness can also be associated with a food allergy. If this either of these symptoms show, it is very important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Without proper medical help death could be the ending result.

The safest, easiest and the best way to determine if you have a food allergy is to simply make an appointment and see your doctor. Test can be tried to determine just what is causing the allergy and if needed medication can be prescribed.

For more information of allergies click here.

How to Deal With a Pet Allergy

2009-05-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, there are people who end up having allergies to their pets, and that can be a bummer. There are steps however, that can be taken to get relief from pet allergies, or just to keep them under control.

The first thing that needs to be taken care of, is you need to be sure that a pet allergy is what you really have. This can be done by seeing a doctor or trying at home experiments. When at home, see if your symptoms change when around a pet, if so what kind of pet is it, a dog or a cat? What are your symptoms, how bad are they, do they get worse. If this is the case, then chances are, you DO have a pet allergy.

If you choose to see a doctor and they determined your allergy is pet related, then they may prescribe a medication that will provide relief or, an over-the-counter medication may be recommended. There are also home and natural remedies that can be taken to assist with the issue.

A sure way to get rid of your pet allergies, is to get rid of the pet or pets causing the problem. This however, is not always an option, after all to many of us our pets are members of our family, they are like another child to us so getting rid of the dog or cat is out of the question. For cases like this, keep your pet out of your bed room, off the furniture, have another member of the house bathe the pet once or twice a month and vacuum often and with a good vacuum cleaner, there are many these days, that are designed for pet clean up.

If the allergic reaction occurs when at a friends or relatives house consider shortening your visit, chances are they will not get rid of their pet just for you. If staying over night, bring your own blankets or sleeping bag and pillow, if nice out bring a tent and sleep outside if the pet is an indoor pet.

Determining if your Allergic

2009-04-30T16:30:00.000-07:00

Aside from self diagnosis, there are other ways to find out if you have allergies.

Perhaps the best method and often easiest, is taking a trip to your doctors office. If your doctors finds that you are suffering from allergies he or she will most likely prescribe you a prescription medication. If no medication is necessary, then your doctor will most likely supply you with some tips and information on natural and home remedies as well as how to deal with the discomfort and pain.

How does a Doctors Determine if and what your allergic to? Well, a few things can be done. Most test with be under the supervision of your doctor, but they may ask you to return home to do an experiment in your environment.

In office test could include sampling foods if a food allergy is suspected, different materials may be provided to see what causing the itching or rash is that is suspected. An at home test or experiment would be to return home, approach dog or cat first, see what happens, or maybe a plant or something else real specific.. This test may be given if the doctor think someone is allergic to dogs or cats.

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Do I have Allergies? Here are the Most Common Sign and Symptoms of Allergies

2009-04-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

Not everybody likes to go to the doctor to find out what is wrong with them, not when they feel they are able to make a self diagnosis at home. So if someone believes they may be suffering from allergies, just what sign and

symptoms would they be looking for? Well, there are a few common sign and symptoms of allergies, that one should keep a look out for.

When someone has an allergic reaction to something, they are most likely going to show mild to moderate symptoms of allergies. A severe reaction is possible and is very dangerous, however, they are less likely to occur.

Mild symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, maybe a little red in them, some chest congestion and possible a rash.

Moderate symptoms include itchy, watery eyes that are a little red and puffy, chest congestion, a rash, hard to breath and the feeling that a section of your body it itching.

Severe symptoms include difficulty in breathing, upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, swelling, loss of consciousness, feeling dizzy and painful cramps.

Mild and moderate case can be taken care of at home with ease, however if at any time breathing become a struggle, then a doctors needs to be seen or if the symptoms get worse. Sever allergic reaction cases should seek medical help as soon as they can. There are many cases where a sever reaction has resulted in death, because of lack of medical help, so if you are not sure, go to the doctor, do not wait.

How to Treat and Control your Seasonal Allergies

2009-04-27T15:36:00.000-07:00

Are you one of those millions of people that find yourself, sneezing, coughing and feeling just plain blah, around the same time, each and every year? If you answered yes, then there is a good chance that you have seasonal allergies. It is not uncommon for symptoms to be worse during the fall and springtime, however having seasonal allergies all year round is possible.

When it comes to managing your seasonal allergies, there are many steps that can be taken to find relief. These steps are laid out in the paragraphs below to make finding the information you need, simple and easy.

The first thing you will want to do it figure out what is causing your allergies. What is it that is making your eyes or nose water, causing a chest congestion, or that cough? Pollen or ragweed is often the contributor as well as mold which can be found outdoors after it rains.

Seeking the proper treatment for your allergies is a biggie when it comes to finding relief from seasonal allergies. Many people are able to battle the symptoms on their own, but other may half to seek over the counter medication or even a prescription. This is where a visit to the doctors office comes into to play, which is extremely important it your allergies are causing great discomfort or pain. There is a good chance, that if severe enough, your doctor will give you a prescription medication that will provide relief against seasonal allergies.

If seeing a doctor does not appeal to you, then there are the over the counter medication that you can get without a prescription. When using an over the counter medication be sure to read the ENTIRE label, so you know how it works and what other medications it may react with and cause a side affect. When in doubt on what to get, ask. Ask a pharmacist, look at reviews on the internet, or ask other who suffer from seasonal allergies what they use and their opinion.

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Welcome to Health From A to Z

2009-04-23T14:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog, Health from A to Z.