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Allergens: Mold
Allergens: Mold What is mold? Mold is a member of the fungus family. It is a branching-type of growth called hyphae. It rarely dies from heat or cold exposure, but remains dormant until a particular season, such as spring or fall, when it grows and thrives. Where does mold grow? Mold lives in moist conditions where there is oxygen and other chemicals. Places mold may be found are: Outside: On dead or dying vegetation Moist, shady areas Rotting leaves and logs Inside: Damp basements and closets Bathrooms...
Allergens: Pollen
Allergens: Pollen What is pollen? Pollen is the tiny egg-shaped male cells of flowering plants, including trees, grasses, and weeds. Pollen is microscopic in size. Pollen is the most common cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis, sometimes known as hay fever . Which plants produce pollen that cause allergic reactions? Plants that have powdery granules of pollen that are easily blown by the wind, such as: Trees, such as oak, western red cedar, elm, birch, ash, hickory, poplar, sycamore, maple, cypress, waln...
Allergens: Animals
Allergens: Animals What is an animal allergen? Allergens found in animals are a common cause of allergic reactions. They are caused by the protein found in an animal's: Skin Dander Saliva Urine Household pets, like cats and dogs, are the most common sources of animal allergens.
Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites
Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites What are dust allergens? Dust allergens are substances found in dust, and may include: Fabric fibers Lint Feathers Stuffing materials Animal protein (dander, saliva, urine, body oils) Bacteria Mold and fungus spores Food particles Plants Insects and their waste What is a dust mite allergen? Dust mites are microscopic organisms that can live and thrive throughout homes and businesses. The mites and their waste products thrive in: Draperies Stuffed animals Bedding Upholstere...
Free Your Home of Asthma Triggers
Free Your Home of Asthma Triggers Many of the things that trigger asthma symptoms can be found in your home. So the first step to controlling asthma is finding and removing these triggers. This will help you feel better. You may even need to take less medicine. Common asthma triggers are dust mites, pets and pet dander, cockroaches, mold, tobacco smoke and pollen, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). With a little detective work, you can identify triggers in your home and get rid of them. C...
Asthma: When to Get an Allergy Test
Asthma: When to Get an Allergy Test If you often have allergy symptoms—such as itchy, watery eyes; a runny nose; wheezing; sneezing; and hives or itchy skin—an allergy test can help determine what you’re allergic to. Sometimes you can tell the allergic substance because of the time that your symptoms happen--in the spring or fall, for instance. But you may need specific allergy testing to figure out other allergies. These tests can be done for adults and children of any age. Your health care provider wi...
Keep Autumn Triggers Under Control
Keep Autumn Triggers Under Control Autumn means pumpkins, colorful leaves and, for some, worries about asthma. You can blame these worries on seasonal asthma triggers that are in the air and environment, along with falling temperatures. You can thrive during this season by avoiding asthma triggers and following your asthma action plan. Here are tips for lessening the impact of fall asthma triggers: Ragweed pollen. Fall is the peak season for this allergen, which is especially thick in the early morning ...
Spring Survival Guide for Asthma
Spring Survival Guide for Asthma Spring is in the air. Unfortunately, so are the many tree and grass pollens that cause seasonal allergies. This can be bad news if these tiny particles cause your asthma to flare up. But the change in seasons doesn't mean that you have to hibernate until winter. While you may not be able to avoid your triggers completely, there are many ways to help limit your exposure and reduce your asthma symptoms. Find your triggers If you have asthma, you know how important it is to...
Triggers for Asthma Attacks
Triggers for Asthma Attacks What are the triggers that can cause an asthma attack? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and the American Lung Association, triggers for asthma may include: Allergens Respiratory infections and sinusitis Pollen Mold Animal protein (dander, urine, oil from skin) House dust/dust mites Cockroach droppings Certain foods Infections can cause irritation of the airways, nose, throat, lungs, and sinuses, and may precede an asthma attack. Irritants ...
Mold Can Affect Your Health
Mold Can Affect Your Health Indoor molds can be found where humidity levels are high, such as basements or bathrooms. When mold is present: Walls and ceilings are discolored and show signs of mold growth or water damage. Mold comes in many colors. The air in the room has a musty, earthy smell. Health effects People with asthma, allergies, or other breathing conditions may be more sensitive to mold. Mold can cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to it, and can irritate the eyes, ski...
Monster Mites
Monster Mites You've seen their ugly photographs on TV and in newspapers and magazines. They loom several inches tall, with eight crooked bony legs, a giant hard-shelled body, short antennas and beady eyes. They infest your carpets, linens, curtains, bedding and furniture. And when it's cold, they hibernate in your mattress. They can make life miserable with sneezing, wheezing and inflammation. Dust mites. These mites are actually smaller than the period at the end of this sentence. But, considering the...
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