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Just like humans, our feline friends can suffer from asthma too. And just like us, feline asthma occurs when cats are exposed to allergens in the environment, causing swelling, irritation and constriction of the airways. Cats generally develop asthma at...
Less pollution means less asthma
In recent months there has been much debate on global warming and the damage pollutants are causing to our planet. Making the findings of this latest study from the University of Southern California, particularly important. The team set out to...
According to a recent report 4 million cases of childhood asthma worldwide could be attributed to air pollution. Asthma is the most commonly reported non-infectious disease among children. It affects around 1 in 12 people and numbers continue to rise...
Where does indoor air pollution come from?
We talked recently about the sources of air pollution lurking in our homes. There are up to 60 causes of indoor air pollution. Some, like household cleaning products and scented candles, are easy to spot. However there are many every...
Protect yourself from INDOOR air pollution
We talked last week about ways you can protect yourself from outdoor air pollution. This week we’ll take a look at how, with a few changes around the home, we can reduce our exposure to indoor air pollutants that are...
Major Study Concludes Austin Air Purifiers Significantly Reduce Emergency Room Visits
In a unique study carried out by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a group of children diagnosed with asthma and who are regularly exposed to second hand tobacco smoke (SHS) were monitored over a 12 month period. The aim of...
Childhood asthma linked to anxiety later on
There is increasing evidence linking childhood asthma to anxiety later on in life. Children with asthma are 2 to 3 times more likely to struggle with anxiety as adults. But the reasons why are still not fully understood. A recent...
Keep Your Allergies and Asthma in Check This Fall
We often associate allergies with spring time. Trees and grasses pollenate, causing endless misery for allergy sufferers. However, fall is ragweed season, and that brings its own set of problems for people with seasonal allergies. Allergy symptoms are very similar...