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Allergy Causing Molds Identified with Home Test Kit
Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. People suffer from allergies caused by everything from insects to certain types of foods. Of all those with this condition, some 40 million have indoor and outdoor allergies as their primary allergy. These may be comprised of allergic triggers to grass, pollens, molds and other irritants. For people who suffer month after month the cause of ...
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Common invasive weed brings hay-fever allergies to Europe
A surprising number of people in Europe are suffering from allergies caused by the common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, according to a recent study. The researchers recommend a co-ordinated European monitoring programme to track the spread of this invasive alien plant. The common ragweed is a native plant of North America, where it is a leading cause of hay-fever type allergies. Symptoms ...
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Should the Federal Government Require Allergen Food Labels on All Products?
EMSL Analytical provides food allergen and pathogen testing services to keep the public safe. Cinnaminson, NJ, August 26th, 2010 In 2004 Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). It applies to all foods whose labeling is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), both domestic and imported. The FDA regulates the labeling of all foods, ...
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Olansi air purifier review : Can Olansi Air Purifiers Help Avoid Allergies?
This is one of the most questions about air purifiers. Most people wonder if AP air purifiers can help them with allergies. In this article, we are going to talk about this question. The short answer is, yes these units can help avoid allergies caused by dust, dander, and pet hair. Read on to find out. First of all, we should talk about the most common household allergens that can be found in ...
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Summer Allergies and Allergens Discussed in New Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production provides information about the common causes of summer allergies. “Many people associate allergies with spring, but allergies can be a problem for people any month of the year and the summer season is no exception,” said Paul Cochrane, President of ...
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The Essential Guide to Food Allergies
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has established that more than 32 million people in the US are victims of food allergy. Almost 8% of children with a food allergy are less than 5 years old and overall 4% of adults suffer from food allergies. Research conducted by NIH shows that more than 3.24% people in France have different types of food allergies. The study also shows that there is an ...
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Covid-19 or Seasonal Allergy: How to differentiate?
COVID-19 and seasonal allergies have many of the same signs and symptoms. However, there are some differences, knowing them can help you seek out the right treatments to provide effective relief. Unlike COVID-19, seasonal allergies aren't caused by a virus. Seasonal allergies are immune system responses triggered by exposure to allergens, such as seasonal tree or grass pollens. To complicate ...
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Dr. Hans van Schijndel appointed as Chief Research & Development Officer of HAL Allergy Holding B.V.
We are very pleased to announce that the Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Hans van Schijndel as Member of the Board of HAL Allergy Holding B.V. in the position of Chief Research & Development Officer (Chief R&D Officer) as of 1 February 2020. With this appointment, the Board of Directors is now complete. Next to Dr. Hans van Schijndel, in charge of the R&D program, the Board ...
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Puerto Rico’s IEQ Experts Identify Allergy & Asthma Triggers Caused by Dust Mites
The warm and humid conditions in many parts of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean make for an ideal environment for dust mites. One of the most common causes of allergies to house dust is due to the presence of these tiny eight-legged creatures that are typically too small to see with the naked eye. Many homes and buildings have dust mites and a single gram of dust may have hundreds or more in ...
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FDA Clears First Blood Test for Identifying a Novel Allergic Sensitization to Red Meat
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE alpha-Gal Allergen Component test has been cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for in vitro diagnostic use. Test results can aid specialists and other healthcare providers as they diagnose a patient's sensitization to the alpha-Gal carbohydrate found in mammalian (red) meat and assess his or her risk for an anaphylactic reaction. According to the ...
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Summer Allergies in Puerto Rico due to Outdoor Pollen & Mold or Indoor Contaminants?
Many Puerto Ricans have allergies and although many associate the condition with the spring season, allergies can be a problem any month of the year. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor culprits or due to the presence of indoor allergens. Two of the most common causes of summer allergies are due to the presence of pollen and mold. Just last week, the National Allergy Bureau ...
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EPA Awards More Than $31,000 to American Lung Association to Educate Children, Health Care Providers on Asthma Management in 3 Arizona Counties
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it will award $31,482 to the American Lung Association of the Southwest (ALA SW) to work in Apache, Coconino and Navajo Counties, Ariz. to educate children with asthma and their caregivers on the importance of controlling indoor environmental asthma triggers. With this funding, ALA SW will provide indoor environmental asthma trigger ...
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EPA grant to University of Chicago for research on food allergy triggers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $433,100 grant to the University of Chicago to investigate how allergic reactions to food are initiated. The research is expected to lead to improved methods to assess whether pesticides produced in genetically engineered plants can trigger food allergies, which impact more than 11 million Americans each year. The study is funded through ...
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Allergies or a Common Cold – Indoor Allergen Testing May Provide the Answer
Most years, the cold and flu season starts in late fall and runs through mid-spring. Although a person can catch a common at any time of the year, the winter months are when medical professionals generally see the peak in the number of people coming down with a cold. However, that runny nose, sneezing and congestion could also be due to allergies instead of the common cold. Quite often it ...
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Cockroach Allergens & Asthma Triggers Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses how the presence of cockroaches in an indoor environment can cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks in some people. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, “Droppings or body parts of cockroaches and other pests can ...
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Asthma Triggers from Mold in Indoor Environments can be Deadly
A new study reported in Indoor Environment Connections’ August issue discusses Harvard researchers’ findings that some people with certain genes appear to be more likely to suffer asthmatic attacks in homes with high levels of mold. A few years ago a study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, indicated that children’s asthma risk more than doubled if ...
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EPA Announces Proposed Updates to List of Pests of Significant Health Importance
On November 4, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the release of an updated list of pests of significant health importance for public review and comment. 85 Fed. Reg. 70146. EPA, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), identifies pests of ...
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Cold Weather Brings Out Indoor Allergies in Many
Extreme winter weather has hit many parts of the United States resulting in some of the coldest temperatures seen in those areas in close to 20 years. The historic deep freeze closed schools, businesses and numerous institutions across dozens of states. The severe cold temperatures have kept millions of Americans in their homes for days. For those who suffer from winter allergies, spending so ...
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Six Cleveland Area Hotels Become the First Residence Inn by Marriott Properties in Ohio to Feature PURE Allergy Friendly Rooms
Travelers to the Cleveland area can breathe a little easier knowing that six Residence Inn by Marriott hotels in the greater metropolitan region have introduced PUREAllergy Friendly Rooms. These Residence Inn hotels are setting a new standard by launching PURE Rooms, which create an allergy-friendly environment and remove up to 98% of bacteria and viruses. These ...
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Pollen, Mold and Other Indoor Contaminants Impact Puerto Rico’s Allergy and Asthma Rates
Allergy and asthma rates in Puerto Rico are much higher than most other parts of the United States. There are a number of factors for why this is likely the case, including the region’s tropical climate which is conducive for the growth of mold and year-round pollen. Flowering plants, trees and grasses release pollen into the environment. The fine powdery substance can be carried by the ...
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