Allergies - Prevention

Breathe Easier Tonight: How A Humidifier Can Help

Depending on your triggers, adding or removing the moisture in your bedroom air can lessen the risk of an asthma attack.

The Wonders of Magnesium for Allergies

What do whole grains, nuts, seeds, seaweed, cacao, and leafy greens have in common? Magnesium, a mineral that can help eat away allergy symptoms.

Are You Allergic to Your Laundry?

Far from a tame activity, doing the wash presents a plethora of potential allergy triggers.

Does Your Home Trigger Your Allergies?

Whether you live in a new house, an older house, or in an apartment, your home may present specific allergy challenges.

Fight Winter Allergies With Papaya and Pineapple

Take a bite out of your winter allergies and allergy-related inflammation with two tropical fruits.

5 High-Risk Spots for Food Allergies

Dangers can lurk anywhere from the ball game to the dentist's office. Here's how to protect yourself.

Are You at Risk for Histamine Poisoning?

You've heard of histamine when it comes to allergies, but did you know it can also play a role in food poisoning?

A Fungal Allergy at Home in Your Lungs

This soil-based allergy can cause serious complications. Know the symptoms and learn how to treat it.

Go Organic for Wine Allergies

This option could fix the issue that makes you reach for your allergy meds.

Why Seasonal Allergies Are Good for Your Health

Surprise! The same allergies that make you miserable could also protect you from some serious illnesses.

Contact Dermatitis? Yes, You Can Get It This Way

Take a look at five surprising causes for this common irritating skin condition.

5 Foods That Fight Allergy Symptoms

These strategic dietary choices can minimize inflammation and other allergy discomforts.

The Dangers of a Dirty Humidifier

Despite its benefits, if handled incorrectly a humidifier can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

Could You Have a Deviated Septum?

While most people have slightly uneven nasal passages, a severe imbalance can aggravate allergy symptoms and cause discomfort.

Do Your Guests Bring Allergens Along?

You don't have to become antisocial to minimize incidental allergy triggers.

Indoor Allergies and Your Home Décor Choices

If dust mites, mold, and pet dander are the cause to your allergy misery, relief could come by changing the interior design of your home.

If Your Guest Is Allergic to Your Pet

Here's how to prep when you welcome someone who is prone to cough, sneeze, itch, and even have an asthma attack because of your pet.

6 Hidden Allergy and Asthma Triggers

Learn to identify the most common culprits so you can breathe easier.

The Germiest Public Places You Go Every Day

Public places are magnets for germs that cause the flu, viruses, and other illnesses. But that doesn't mean you have to stay home to avoid being exposed. Learn where the germs roam so you can take the right precautions.

Allergy-Proof Your Home

Allergens can attack almost anywhere, including your own home. Follow these tips to reduce your risk.

12 Tips for an Allergy-Free Vacation

How to keep allergies and asthma from traveling with you.

Avoiding Classroom Allergies and Asthma

10 back-to-school tips.

Gluten Allergy, Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease: The Differences

The symptoms you experience after eating a food containing gluten hold the key to whether it's an allergy or intolerance.

Clear the Air About the Causes of Nasal Congestion

Does cold air cause nasal congestion? The answer may surprise you. Find out how to experience the best nasal congestion relief.

Your Environmental Settings and Its Effect on Asthma

Whether you live in a bustling city, the picturesque suburbs, or in the cozy countryside, each setting has its unique challenges to asthma management. Learn how to breathe well in any setting.

A Cure for Peanut Allergies Could Mean a Cure for Food Allergies

Researchers from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine have developed a groundbreaking strategy that can potentially end peanut allergies.

How to Combat Fluid Retention

Fluid retention is a common occurrence. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce or eliminate excess fluids.

How to Live With a Gluten Sensitivity

If you found out that you can no longer eat gluten, that doesn't mean your diet must be filled with dull food items from now on. Learn about your delicious gluten-free options so that your digestive system can function well again.

When Severe Weather Conditions Interfere With Allergies

If you live in an area affected by flood-inducing storms such as hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy snow fall, or other extreme weather conditions you could be left grappling with related water damage, flooding, and mold allergies.

5 Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs for Asthma

With one in seven adults reportedly experiencing occupational asthma, chances are high that work could actually make you sick.
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