Welcome To The Allergy Neighborhood Coloring Book
A free eight page coloring book explains allergies to children through a journey in the allergy neighborhood. It guides kids to color items that trigger sneezing, meets a friendly doctor for tests and medicine, and ends with a baseball game and a message that allergic children can be healthy and active. Call 1-800-727-5400 to order.
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Pollen priming changes allergy season outlook
Researchers led by Dr. Kase T. Connell report the Nasal Priming Concept showing allergy severity hinges on exposure duration rather than pollen quantity. Priming progresses over four days, increasing sensitivity to other triggers and reducing required pollen to trigger symptoms. Early preventive treatment can blunt priming and improve season experience for about 40 million Americans.
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Allergies IgE and antihistamines explained by expert
Dr. Paul Ehrlich of Beth Israel Medical Center explains that allergies are genetic and driven by the IgE antibody. Histamine release causes symptoms. premedication with antihistamines like Benadryl can prevent reactions, while asthma may require inhaled meds such as Proventil for protection.
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Allergy season tips for July and August
Peak pollen occurs 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. so avoid outdoor activity then. Do not hang sheets to dry outside as they collect pollen. Keep windows closed especially in the morning. Consider central air conditioning to stay comfortable while using proper filters.
Indoor allergy triggers you can control at home
Indoor triggers include dust pollen and mold from damp rooms and HVAC ducts. Improve ventilation use exhaust fans in kitchen and bathroom keep humidity around 35 percent and regularly clean and replace filters consider HEPA or electrostatic units with caution, and use distilled water in humidifiers. For more help contact Allergy Information Center at 1 800 727 5400.
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