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This allows your air filter to work all day. It also reduces uneven temperatures and stuffiness, especially in fall and spring.The most efficient and low cost method to get effective continuous air circulation is to replace your furnace... . Sun Sentinel , AIR CLEANERS AID ALLERGY SUFFERERS Q.My allergies are killing me, and I need an air cleaner for the whole house. What is the most effective and easy to install air cleaner that will not reduce the efficiency of my central air conditioner? H.W. A.There are new designs of whole house air cleaners (mount in forced air furnace/air conditioning blower) that can remove up to percent of pollen, molds, cat dander, smoke, etc. from the air. I have allergies myself, and I have tested many different air cleaner designs in my... . Toronto Star, The (Ontario, Canada) , Steps to take to cope with pet allergies For people with allergies to pets it's important to know that the antigens are in the saliva, skin and dandruff, and are water soluble and airborne for many hours. While it may be difficult for someone to remove the pet from the home, even if it has been incriminated in causing serious allergic reactions, there are a few steps that can be taken.Studies have indicated that cat allergen particles accumulate much more on a carpet than on a polished floor so if you have a cat,... . THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE , Prevention Is the Key to Allergies We are in the midst of what is known as ``allergy season,'' when pollen and other airborne particles from blossoming trees and plants can cause problems for children. But allergies can crop up at any time of the year. Once they are established, they are much more difficult to treat. That's why I always stress prevention.Prevention means paying attention to all the mild allergens that may combine to produce an allergic reaction in a child.Prevention... . The Dallas Morning News , sniffle snuffers With a little experimenting, allergy suffers can find relief in over the counter medications So you're standing in the drugstore, hanky in hand, staring at that box of caplets and wondering if you should even bother.You should. Hay fever relief doesn't have to come in the form of a $ a month prescription. For many allergy sufferers, over the counter medications can work just as well, but d ors say you may have to do some experimenting to see which is best for you. "We usually urge them (allergy patients) to try over the counter... . . . Washington Post , HOUSE DUST IS MAJOR CAUSE OF ALLERGIES For those who sniffle and wheeze at the first sign of fall, staying indoors is one way to help reduce allergies. The trouble is that house dust can also be a major cause of allergic disease, with symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe breathing problems Of all the house dust components, microscopic mites are the biggest problem. They thrive in hot weather."Dust mites are probably the most important allergen in the world," says Michael A. Kaliner, former... . Sun Sentinel , ALLERGIES ATTACK S. FLORIDA AFTER STORMS, RAIN South Florida is under siege in one of the heaviest allergy seasons ever, d ors say.And like almost everything else these days, it may be Hurricane Andrew's fault. You can also blame last month's Great Storm of ' and the rain we got this winter. South Florida's wild weather probably triggered trees, weeds and grasses to mount a concerted attack on the senses. Almost everything that can cause the sniffles is in bloom at the same time, said... . Los Angeles Times , Trouble Is in the Air Extra Rainy Season Means More Pollen Which Means Trouble for Allergy Sufferers Many Southern Californians cheered this season's torrential rains, which ended a seven year dry spell.

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