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Tips to tackle the allergens hiding in your house
Asthma and allergy triggers—called allergens—accumulate in unexpected places throughout your home. Furniture, bedding, curtains, drapes and carpeting can each house dust mites, pet dander and outside allergens entering through the windows. Here are some tips from appliance manufacturer LG Electronics to reduce the number of allergens in every room.

Food Allergy Safety 101
With the number of children with life-threatening food allergies on the rise, practicing food allergy safety is more important than ever. From closely reading labels to understanding hidden allergens and food manufacturing processes, there is a lot that can be done to keep children free of allergic reactions. Here are several tips to protect children from coming in contact with foods allergens.

Taking control of your child's asthma
With busy schedules, it can be difficult for parents to monitor their children's asthma and ensure that they are following their doctor's recommendations. Here are some tips that parents can use to help their child remain healthy, active and symptom free.

Getting informed about childhood asthma
According to a recent survey, it seems Canadian parents of children with asthma may be lacking a sense of urgency and concern about the severity and management of their child's disease, resulting in potential health risks to their children. As a healthcare professional who specializes in this area, Dr. Susan Waserman sees children with asthma who are not being properly managed far too often. To provide some insight on this issue, Dr. Waserman answers some questions about asthma control in children.

Childhood asthma often underestimated by parents
It is estimated that approximately eight per cent of Canadian adults and 13 per cent of Canadian children have asthma, yet the seriousness of asthma is often underestimated. Approximately 20 children die each year from asthma and 80 per cent of these deaths could be prevented with proper education and daily asthma management.

The Dirty Truth About Allergies
There may be no place like home, but for more than 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies, there's no place for allergens in the home. Indoor allergens, such as dust mites, mold, and pet dander, are more common than people may think. In fact, at any given time, 80 percent of people in the US are exposed to dust mites and 60 percent are exposed to cat or dog dander.

Take Control of Your Allergies Naturally — Whatever the Season
It's common knowledge that allergy sufferers dread spring, which brings with it the pollens that make them miserable. But the coming of cooler weather doesn't necessarily mean that allergies will clear up. According to the American Lung Association, in many parts of the country, allergy-causing pollens bloom well into the fall, and in warm-weather parts of the country, pollens can start to bloom with the coming of the new year.

Spring into Action to Combat Seasonal Allergies
After the long, dark cold of winter, many people look to spring to bring them bright sunshine, warmer weather—and non-stop sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as "spring allergies" or "rose fever," is one of the most common allergic conditions in the United States, affecting approximately 36 million people. The best way to keep from suffering the symptoms is to simply avoid the allergens.

Relief from Indoor Allergies
It's not just seasonal allergies that cause problems; perennial allergies triggered by dust, dust mites, animal dander, mold spores and flea eggs afflict 50 million Americans. And, regardless of the conditions outside, all of these culprits can use your upholstered furniture as a comfortable home!

Getting a Child's Asthma and Allergies under Control
If your child suffers from asthma or allergies, you're not alone. Allergies are the most prevalent children's health problem and asthma in children has increased dramatically in the last decade. It's important to take steps to get a child's allergies and asthma under control in order to help him sleep better at night and function better during the day.