 | Allergy producing Pollens are small, round-shaped male cells of various flowering trees, grasses and weed plants.
The average pollen particle is under 50 microns in size and is less than the width of an average human hair.
The types of pollen that most commonly cause allergic reactions are produced by the plain-looking plants
( trees, grasses, and weeds ) that do not have showy flowers. These plants manufacture small,
light, dry pollen granules that are custom-made for wind transport. Samples of Ragweed Pollen have been collected 400 miles
out at sea and 2 miles high in the air. Because airborne pollen is carried for long distances, it does little good to rid an area of an offending plant--the pollen can drift in from many miles away.
In addition, most Allergenic pollen comes from plants that produce it in huge quantities.
A single ragweed plant can generate a million grains of pollen a day.
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There is no easy answer regarding where a person should
live to avoid Allergies. Unfortunately, due to the high
level of transportability of pollen grains over long distances,
pollen cannot be avoided altogether, nor can other Allergens such as Molds,
Dust Mites, and Pet Dander be avoided. Many people relocate to avoid one particular Allergen, and end up developing sensitivity
to another type within the same Family of Allergens instead.
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Your Mattress Houses Millions of Dust Mites, along with mounds of Human Skin Cells, Dust, Dirt, Debris,
Droppings and Liters of Sweat residue. Contrary to popular belief,
Vacuuming can actually aggravate the problem.
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Cat Allergens can hamper the Lung Function of those who have Asthma and are Allergic to
Cats for up to 22 hours after Exposure.
If that second exposure occurs within 22 hours, it could make the second attack worse than the first
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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,
as many as 90% of people with Allergic Asthma and 10%
of the general population are sensitive to Dust Mites, microscopic relatives of Spiders and Ticks.
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High levels of Dust Mite Allergens were found in bedding in 23%, or nearly a quarter, of Homes sampled in the
First National Survey of Lead and Allergies in Housing. In addition, Cockroach Allergen was detectable in bedding of over 6% of Homes.
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Abundant in the Air that we breathe every day-- University of Cincinnati researchers found that Infants who were exposed
to BasidioSpores and other airborne Fungal / Mold Spores--specifically Penicillium / Aspergillus
and Alternaria--Early in
Life were more likely to develop Allergies to
Mold, Pollen, Dust Mites, Pet Dander and certain Foods as they grew older. |
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European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, recent research shows that
HEPA Filters may be no more effective at protecting against Dust Mites than Standard Methods. |
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Studies show Bacterial Allergens called EndoToxins are common in House Dust in
American Homes and pose a major Asthma risk.
Endotoxins are toxic substances found in the outer membrane
of some forms of bacteria. Studies have shown that exposure to
endotoxins can cause lung inflammation. Common indoor sources of endotoxins include House Dust, Pets, Humidifiers, and Pests.
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A U.S. government study says Detectable levels of Mouse Allergens are present in 82% of American Homes
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Allergy producing BioAerosols are extremely small living organisms or fragments of living things suspended in the Air. Dust Mites, Molds, Fungi, Spores, Pollen, Bacteria, Viruses, Amoebas, fragments of Plant Materials,
and Human and Pet Dander ( skin which has been shed ) are some examples. They cannot be seen without a magnifying glass or microscope.
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Nationwide, School Districts are finding Allergy-inducing Mold in Walls, on Carpets and near Ventilation Systems.
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Studies find that although a Dog or Cat had lived in only 49.1% of the Homes, Dog and Cat Allergen was detected in 100% and 99.9%
respectively.
Studies also found that the majority of U.S. Homes have levels that exceed the proposed thresholds for sensitization to these Allergens. |
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Cockroach Allergen is the primary contributor to Childhood Asthma in Inner-City Home Environments. Cockroaches worsen Asthma symptoms in children far more than furry Pets or Dust Mites,
U.S. researchers found that a majority of Homes in Chicago, New York City and the Bronx had Cockroach Allergen levels high enough to trigger Asthma symptoms.
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