Zinc Nasal Sprays and Loss of Smell: What the FDA Warned and Why
Zinc products put inside the nose have been linked to loss of the sense of smell, sometimes after a single dose. In...
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Dust Mite Allergy Vaccine Research: Where It Stands and What Works Now
A “vaccine” that switches off dust mite allergy has been a research goal for years. Early lab studies, such as particle-based vaccines...
Ground Zero Dust: What Was in It and How It Affected Health
When the World Trade Center towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, they released a huge cloud of dust over lower Manhattan. Researchers...
Does a Dryer Kill Dust Mites? How Long, How Hot, and What to Do Next
Yes, a clothes dryer can kill dust mites, as long as it gets hot enough and runs long enough. Mayo Clinic advises...
Why Kids’ Allergies Get Worse at Night and How to Help
If your child sneezes, sniffles or coughs more at bedtime, you’re not imagining it. Mayo Clinic notes that dust mite allergy symptoms...
Do Humidifiers Help Prevent the Flu? What Studies Show
Maybe a little, but not on their own. Lab and classroom studies show that flu viruses survive and spread better in dry...
Cold vs Allergies: How to Tell the Difference
Colds and allergies share a runny or stuffy nose and sneezing, so they’re easy to mix up. Three clues usually tell them...
Raw Milk and Asthma: What the Farm Studies Found, and Why Experts Still Say No
Two large European studies found that children who drank unprocessed farm milk had lower rates of asthma and hay fever than children...
Best Allergy Mask for Running: What Works for Pollen and Cold Air
A mask can cut how much pollen you breathe in on a run, and a scarf or light mask can help if...
Bee and Wasp Stings: First Aid, Allergy Warning Signs and Prevention
Most bee and wasp stings cause sharp pain, a welt and some swelling that fade within hours. A small percentage of people...
Can Allergies Cause Dry Skin? How to Tell and What Helps
Yes, allergies can be part of the reason your skin is dry, though not in the way most people expect. The most...
Adult-Onset Allergies: Why New Allergies Can Start Later in Life
Yes, you can develop allergies as an adult, even to things that never bothered you before. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma...