Controlling humidity is a breeze – literally
Summer heat goes hand-in-hand with humidity – but it doesn’t have to dampen your spirits or take your breath away. Leading nonprofit patient education Read the rest of this entry »
‘At Home’
Summertime Tips for Easy Breathing
Published June - 12 - 2013
HEPA: Help or Hype?
Published June - 16 - 2011
Let’s clear the air about something: There’s no quick answer to questions such asWhat kind of room air purifier should I buy?
Do I really need to spend the money for a HEPA filter?
What kind of vacuum should I get?
And you don’t want a quick paid-for endorsement or implied seal of approval to do the thinking for you. However, you can make informed decisions with a little advice from James Sublett, MD, a leading board-certified allergist and indoor air quality specialist. Read the rest of this entry »
One Cat Speaks Up: Baths Were Not Part of the Deal
Published December - 3 - 2009
By Mr. Whiskers, special correspondent to AAT
Look. When you brought me into your home, you made it all seem so nice. A doting family, long naps in the sun, no chores. I would have my run of the place, and you would cheerfully pluck my hairs from your dark-colored clothing.
A Cautionary Tail
Published May - 6 - 2009
By Dawn Merritt
When Jennifer and Jeff Hennes and their three boys moved into their dream home in July 2006, they hoped for an idyllic life in the country. What they got resembled a horror movie instead. Behind the walls of their house lurked the remains of lots of little bodies – mouse bodies. Read the rest of this entry »
Detergent, Soap and Eczema: How One Mother’s Extreme Home Makeover Made a Difference
Published April - 23 - 2009
When A.J. Lumsdaine’s four-month-old baby developed small, bumpy red patches on his legs, the pediatrician identified the rash as eczema. His solution: Slather the baby’s skin with moisturizers.
Unfortunately, the eczema got worse. A blistery red rash soon blossomed over the baby’s entire body and face. Read the rest of this entry »
The TOXIC Smell of Freshness
Published February - 6 - 2009
By Dawn Merritt
Laundry isn’t usually a favorite household chore. So if you’re looking for a reason to skip it, we have one: The “clean” smell of your laundered clothes may give you cancer or trigger asthma symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »
Sleep Matters: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep With Asthma and Allergies
Published February - 4 - 2009
Nocturnal asthma. Many parents know all too well the coughing, choking, wheezing and congestion that can keep their children – and the rest of the family – awake at night.
“When my 3-year-old’s asthma acts up, it definitely disrupts Read the rest of this entry »
Good Food and Lots of Play: Health Habits Your Family Can Live With
Published February - 4 - 2009
*** Award Winning Article: International Davey Award, Silver Award
Your child’s teenage years are about more than homework and driver education training: It’s a critical time for building strong bones. We develop about one-half of our lifelong bone mass – not just length – in our teen years. Read the rest of this entry »
Indoor Air Quality Scavenger Hunt
Published January - 22 - 2009
Make your bedroom a retreat
Where you can breathe easy
Get rid of allergens and triggers
That make you wheezy Read the rest of this entry »
The Real Truth About Cats and Dogs
Published January - 20 - 2009
Can animal lovers with asthma and allergies learn to co-exist with their pet? Robert A. Wood, M.D., separates fact from fiction. Read the rest of this entry »
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