Approximately 50% of households have pets based on statistics from animal food suppliers. The dander from the pet is the major culprit that causes allergic symptoms. Dander is composed of microscopic skin cells shed by cats, dogs, rodents and birds. The American Lung Association describes pet allergens as light in weight and jagged in shape. […]
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Air Purifiers–What Should We Know?
More than a few patients ask us if buying an air cleaner or air purifier helps control allergic symptoms. Running an air purifier can help to improve indoor air quality by filtering the air to remove odors and animal dander. The Air Purifier Buying Guide of March 2020 from Consumer Reports states that portable air […]
Keeping Our Eye On The Ball And The Kernel: Peanut Allergy Treatment
While our focus since mid-March has been on COVID-19, a new FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergy has been available. On January 31st, the product Palforzia (the generic name being ‘Peanut [Arachis hypogaea] Allergen Powder—dnfp’) was approved to use if one is between the ages 4 through 17 for the first dose with a confirmed diagnosis […]