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Even finished basements could be susceptible to mold growth is they are not ventilated properly.
Mold growth in Iowa home leads to $375,000 lawsuit

Missen alleges in a $375,000 lawsuit that the building’s basement flooded constantly, which produced significant mold growth.

A few minutes every day in the bathroom with a nasal irrigation problem should help treat allergy symptoms for most individuals.
Unfamiliar sensation of nasal irrigation may be worth it for allergy sufferers

Considering the popularity of these two public figures, nasal rinse products have recently achieved an unprecedented level of use in America.

Air quality is improving in many of the areas that need it the most.
Air quality improving in many of most regions for asthma sufferers

Of the 25 cities with the highest levels of ozone pollution, 22 improved the quality of their air in the last year.

Allergy Disease News

Hot summer days can be extremely harmful to allergy sufferers.
How does climate change worsen allergy symptoms?

Studies have shown that warmer temperatures contribute to higher ozone levels, which are responsible for smog that settles over urban areas on the hottest days.

Factories emit harmful materials that reduce air quality.
Income disparities partially to blame for high asthma rates in some communities

More affluent neighborhoods are generally built on the fringes of society, far from factories, highways and other common sources of pollution.

Trees found in nature have a equal split of male and female varieties.
Tree pollen amounts determined by sex of plant

Most North American municipalities deliberately plant male trees because their female counterparts are the ones that produce natural waste.

Allergy Product News

Alabama residents will soon have a more difficult time getting their allergy and cough medicines.
Alabama the latest state to control cold medication prescriptions

The bill aims to slow the spread of drugs containing pseudoephedrine, which is commonly used during the production of illegal methamphetamines.

Allergy season has left many individuals in search of new treatment options.
New allergy treatment requires daily attention from patients

This new treatment involves drops that are placed under the tongue once a day at a patient’s convenience.

Parents must carefully monitor their children when they're sick.
Two allergy-related deaths highlight importance of careful parenting

Kimber Brown had been staying with her grandmother last February when she died, but her grandmother does not currently face charges related to her death

Allergy Relief News

Being outdoors could be the perfect remedy for preventing asthma symptoms from developing in children.
Children develop some allergen immunity by spending time outdoors

City and suburban dwellers may not develop as many natural repellants to certain conditions, including allergies and asthma.

Many older asthma and allergy sufferers treat other conditions before the symptoms related to those two conditions.
Elderly asthma sufferers not doing enough to address symptoms

Patients age 65 and older were found to die from asthma at a rate that is 14 times higher than those below that age.

Most individuals are not proactive enough in treating their allergy symptoms.
“Ditch the Drip” program aims to promote allergy awareness with May-Treanor

Even though these symptoms occur every year, many do not take the steps necessary to prevent them.

Seasonal Allergy News

Summer can be harmful to allergy sufferers, especially because they may spend more time outside than they did during the spring.
Summer is better than spring, but still has its own allergy triggers

One of the most common irritants present during the summer months is smoke from fires.

Not many individuals who suffer from allergies feel healthy enough to give blood.
Allergy season having detrimental effects on blood donors

The organization is responsible for about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply, so any considerable shortage could prove extremely detrimental to the healthcare community.

Dust storms can make even suburban areas look like deserts.
Dust storms can be just as suffocating as pollen during spring and summer

Brought on by dry weather and high winds sweeping through low-lying areas, these storms can swallow a region with little to no warning whatsoever.

Allergy Infographics

Infographic: Allergy myths dispelled

In some parts of the country and especially in properties in low-lying areas, basement flooding may be inevitable. The key is to fend off moisture as best one can and make an effort to clean up these areas quickly if water does infiltrate basements. The University of Iowa is finding out firsthand just how serious [...]

Infographic: What’s In A Sneeze?

In some parts of the country and especially in properties in low-lying areas, basement flooding may be inevitable. The key is to fend off moisture as best one can and make an effort to clean up these areas quickly if water does infiltrate basements. The University of Iowa is finding out firsthand just how serious [...]

Infographic: 7 Allergens in your home that you didn’t know about

In some parts of the country and especially in properties in low-lying areas, basement flooding may be inevitable. The key is to fend off moisture as best one can and make an effort to clean up these areas quickly if water does infiltrate basements. The University of Iowa is finding out firsthand just how serious [...]