Mold vs. mildew might seem like an ongoing debate, but there are in fact differences. Read about how you can tell them apart and what you can do to prevent their growth.
Mold exposure has the potential to cause adverse health effects. Many people start researching mold sickness when they are faced with a set of symptoms that have no apparent cause. They begin to wonder, are they being affected by something in their environment?
What are the different types of seasonal allergies? If you're looking for relief beyond allergy medicine, find out some alternate home remedies that can help.
Watch your pet for the symptoms of allergies so you can take action and help your furry friend stay comfortable even when pollen counts are high. Considering all the possible allergy triggers and making a few simple changes in your home can stop the itching, skin infections and respiratory problems associated with allergies in pets.
The statistics show that Americans love pets. Yet millions have a pet dander allergy. Though many think they're allergic to pet hair, it's a very different story. Find out more about pet dander allergies here.
During cedar fever season, the best plan is a proactive one if you have allergies. Find out how the symptoms may affect you and preventive steps to take this year.
Sneezing is our body’s defensive reaction to attempt to expel irritants and fluids. Illness, allergens, and other foreign bodies can all trigger sneezing fits. Read the article to learn the science of sneezing, and what you can do about it
How much dust you have in your home depends on several factors including where you live, the season, how many people live in your home, whether you have pets, and even how you clean. Though dust itself is complicated, getting rid of it is not. Read on to learn where does comes from, the impact it has on your health, and how to make your home as dust-free as possible.
Allergies are a result of having an immune system capable of defending against trillions of possible invaders. Our immune systems are finely tuned to identify threats among the cast-off skin cells, fragments of fungus, and the rest of the rain of biological matter in everyday life.
Allergies share many symptoms with sinus infections, including runny nose and itchy, watery eyes, but they can’t cause a fever. In fact, taking your temperature can help your healthcare provider determine whether you’re dealing with allergies or an infection. For adults, a fever is any temperature higher than 100.4°F.