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If you want to control the quality of air in your home, fight air pollution, reduce allergies, and respiratory problems, or dry air conditioner, chances are that the first method you employ is getting an air purifier or a humidifier. Air purifiers and humidifiers are usually mistaken for each other because they have similar uses. … Continue reading “Air Purifiers Vs Humidifiers: Benefits and Differences”
Category: Allergies
Frequently Asked Questions about Bronchitis
What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the lining tubes (called Bronchial tubes) that carry air to and from the lungs which cause discomfort during breathing. Are there types of bronchitis? Yes. They are grouped into two: Acute and Chronic bronchitis. Acute Bronchitis: Acute bronchitis lasts for a few days (about five to ten days). … Continue reading “Frequently Asked Questions about Bronchitis”
Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is the time to lay back, relax and have fun. But, we tend to neglect our health in our quest for fun and thrills. For instance, we overlook nutritious food and stuff our faces with junk food. We also take a break from exercising to just laze around all day. This attitude … Continue reading “Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season”
Childhood Asthma: How To Keep Symptoms Under Control
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects young and old alike, but almost always begins in childhood. It is also possible to be affected by asthma as an adult, although the chances are very slim. In children, however, the symptoms differ from one child to another. Asthma occurs when the air passages in the … Continue reading “Childhood Asthma: How To Keep Symptoms Under Control”
Skin Allergies: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Allergies are hypersensitive reactions of the immune system to ordinarily harmless substances. These substances known as allergens are deemed harmful by the body’s defence mechanism causing it to overreact upon exposure. There are several allergens people react to most times. But generally, the common allergens include dust mites, pollen, moulds, animal proteins, foods, and medications. … Continue reading “Skin Allergies: Types, Symptoms and Treatment”
5 Things To Consider Before Choosing A Pulmonologist
A pulmonologist is a medical professional whose specialty lies in the respiratory system. If you experience difficulty breathing, chest pains, chronic cough, dizziness, issues with your lungs, or any part of your respiratory system, a pulmonologist is a doctor you need to see. Some pulmonologists focus on specific diseases, like pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, lung cancer, … Continue reading “5 Things To Consider Before Choosing A Pulmonologist”
How to Beat Seasonal Allergies this Summer
Summer is here, and so are allergies. Summer is the busiest time of year for allergy sufferers. The weather is pleasant and people are out and about, so it’s easy to spread the pollen. Allergies kick up in the spring as flowers bloom and pollen fills the air, but the worst can hit when spring … Continue reading “How to Beat Seasonal Allergies this Summer”
4 Ways to Arm Yourself against Allergies
Allergies are conditions whereby the immune system reacts abnormally to foreign substances. An allergic reaction can be mild, irritating, and sometimes severe, hence the need to arm oneself against allergic triggers (also known as allergens). Substances like dust, mold, pet dander, grass, peanuts, and other substances that cause allergy are called allergens. The ideal way … Continue reading “4 Ways to Arm Yourself against Allergies”
