Allergens

Those who are battling asthma have many obstacles to contend with, though many may not realize that bed hygiene is among them.

According to TopNews New Zealand, experts stress the importance of keeping our beds clean to prevent allergies and asthma symptoms. We lose roughly one liter of moisture as well as millions of skin flakes each night. Those flakes can serve to attract thousands of mites, which are often the cause of many allergy symptoms.

In New Zealand, mites account for 30 percent of allergy cases and worldwide, have accounted for nearly 60,000 deaths related to asthma, the news source reports.

Another extremely effective way to tackle allergies and asthma symptoms is to ensure your indoor air quality is up to par. Invest in a high quality air purifying system such as the IQAir HealthPro Plus. The product is the ideal solution for health-conscious individuals who want to eliminate dust, pollution, pet dander, gases, smoke, mold and various microorganisms. It's equipped with four advanced filtration technologies, including the HyperHEPA filter stage, the most advanced filter design of its kind.

Spring may be notorious to the pollen-afflicted everywhere, but the winter season is laden with its own issues for those who suffer from allergies.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) came up with a few tips on how to keep the sniffles to a minimum this season when you're cozying up to the heat inside.

"Keep pets and their dander out, and encase mattresses and pillows with dust mite-proof covers. Limit curtains - use blinds that can be washed instead," said ACAAI former president Dr. Myron Zitt.

Housekeeping should be regularly maintained, recommends the College, which also suggests using a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Mold can be controlled by using fans or opening windows in high-moisture areas such as the bathroom and kitchen. Humidity should generally be kept below 55 percent and furnaces should be equipped with an efficient filter, which you should change every three months, HealthDay News reports.

Of course, all of these functions and more can be combined by investing in a high-end air purifying system. The IQAir HealthPro Plus is the highest-rated, best-selling make of its kind, and is a number one solution for those with allergies as well as health-conscious individuals. It combines four advanced filtration technologies to effectively eliminate dust, mold, allergens, pet dander and pollutants, and is equipped with a HyperHEPA filter, the most advanced filter of its kind.

As if spring wasn't bad enough for many allergy-sufferers, those who reside in Texas must also worry about the winter now too - cedar spores are already cropping up around Austin, and for those of us who don't know, it can be a pretty hard time.

According to KVUE News, the first cedar spores appeared in early December, and doctors are speculating that due to the dry weather this year, the season may be especially difficult for those who suffer from allergies to the weather.

"I had a low grade fever for two weeks. I didn't know what was going on. I thought I had strep throat, and got on antibiotics and nothing was doing anything. One day I decided to take a Claritin and everything went away," Kelly Wunsch, a Lone Star state resident told the news source.

Allergy medicine that makes you loopy doesn't need to be your only line of defense. Why not invest in a high-quality air purifying system for your home, school or office? FreshAirPro carries the highest-ranking brands on the market today, including the AllerAir brand, which uses activated carbon in addition to a HEPA filter to filter out irritating, allergy-inducing particles as well as harmful chemicals, gases and odors.

The last thing you want to give your loved ones this holiday season is another reason to sneeze.

If you're not sure what to avoid on your shopping list, here's some advice to help you keep the allergens out of the picture.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology told HealthDay News that food and desserts are generally best avoided for those with allergies and asthma. Instead of doling out cake and cookies, give them a restaurant gift certificate or kitchenware, the news source recommends.

You may also want to avoid anything pet or fur-related, scented lotions or candles, and certain flowers including poinsettias.

In lieu of all these goods, the best gift you can give to your sniffly friends is a high-quality air purifying system. The IQAir HealthPro Plus is the top rated air purifier on the market and has a variety of settings to capture large particles such as dust as well as molecular irritants and allergens. Its HyperHEPA Filter Stage can capture particles as small as .003 microns.