January 2007
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allergy
beddingl
Are you are allergic to goose down, pet dander, or dust mites? Do you wake
up in the morning with a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, sore throat, or other
allergy symptoms? Do you suffer from nighttime allergy and asthma attacks?
You’d be surprised how much allergy relief bedding can help. Follow these
four easy steps to set up your own allergy relief bedding with complete
protection from down, pet dander, dust mites, and other allergens:
1. After ten years, the weight of the average mattress doubles due to dust
mites and their waste particles. Yuck! You spend about a third of your life
on your mattress, and if you have allergies, you definitely don’t want to
share your bed with millions of microscopic organisms. If your mattress is
more than 10 years old, then you should replace it with a hypoallergenic
mattress and mattress pad.
2. After only a year, the average pillow sees a 10% increase in weight due
to dust mite infestation. Replace all of your old pillows with
hypoallergenic pillows. They’re just as soft and comfortable as down
pillows - without all the allergens!
3. Dust mites are the most common cause of year-round allergy problems and
asthma. Protect yourself from dust mites by covering all of your bedding
with dust mite proof covers. Encase your pillows and mattress with ALLERGY
ARMOR allergy relief bedding. This tightly woven, breathable microfiber
fabric acts a barrier between you and your mattress, and it is impenetrable
to dust mites and other allergens. Encase your box springs and duvets as
well for complete protection from dust mites, pet dander, and other
allergens.
4. Top off your new allergy relief bedding with hypoallergenic blankets and
comforters. Having allergy relief bedding doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice
style! We carry a wide variety of textures, styles, and colors to delight
even the most discriminating tastes.
Follow steps 1-4 to create your own complete allergy relief bedding and get
the good night’s sleep you deserve.
Written by dpi on January 20th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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food
allergies
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will reveal findings of a
study that could give significant insight on what may cause teens to be a
high risk group for fatal allergic reactions to food. These findings will be
presented on Monday, March 6, at the American Academy for Allergy, Asthma
and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Conference in Miami, Fla. A press conference
will be held at 11:00am at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Room B117.
Entitled “Risk-taking and Coping Strategies of Food Allergic Adolescents and
Young Adults,” the study was conducted by Margaret Sampson and Dr. Scott
Sicherer of the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and FAAN Founder and CEO, Anne
Muñoz-Furlong.
The study findings demonstrate that a significant number of food-allergic
teenagers admit to taking potentially life-threatening risks with their
allergies particularly when the teens are out with friends. 174 subjects
were surveyed via a Web-based questionnaire. While 74 percent reported
always carrying their epinephrine, it also depended on what activities they
were involved in. Almost all participants carry their epinephrine while
traveling, but the number dropped significantly when participating in sports
activities, school dance, or when they wear tight clothes. Until there is a
cure for food allergies, epinephrine is the only medication that can save
lives during an anaphylactic episode.
The study findings also demonstrate that not all of the participants read
food labels - another important practice for people who have to live with
food allergies. While 75 percent of them always read labels, 42 percent of
the teens would eat food that “may contain” a food allergen.
“Teenagers who suffer from food allergies are the highest risk group for
having fatal, food-induced anaphylactic reactions,” said Munoz-Furlong.
“This study confirms that they face unique social pressures that make it
difficult for them to make consistent safe decisions. It is crucial that we
help teenagers develop the tools they need to live safely with food
allergies.”
Written by dpi on January 19th, 2007 with no comments.
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enzyme exposure
At the time of the studies, in 1992-1997, industrial hygiene conditions
were far better in enzyme production than what they had been
earlier. In the detergent factory, a new factory building with new
facilities had been built 10 years earlier, leading probably to a
reduction in enzyme exposure. Likewise, a shift from dry enzyme
preparation to liquid enzymes was occurring in the animal feed
industries. Consequently, the conditions seen and exposures
measured may not reflect the conditions that caused the sensitization
of workers in these industries. In the baking industry, however, the
exposure to enzymes was probably at the same level as it had been
since the start of enzyme use.
Written by dpi on January 19th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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