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The healthy way to treat
allergies |
Do you want to know if you are allergic or
have an allergy related disease?
Just answer
the questions below:
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1) Have you noticed in the past 6 months any symptom
such as: sneezing, nasal obstruction, or runny nose as if you
had a cold?
2) During those 6 months, have those nasal symptoms
come followed by itchy and watery eyes?
3) For the past 12 months, have you had nasal secretion
followed by jawbone and frontal headache?
4) Have you ever had trouble breathing for the past 12
months without having a cold?
5) Have you ever gotten breathless associated with
whistling noise when you breathe (wheezing)?
In the event you have answered “yes” to questions 1 and 2, you
have respiratory symptoms1 possibly associated to allergic
rhinitis2;
In case you have answered “yes” to question 3, you might be a
sinusitis carrier;
In case you have answered “yes” to questions 4 and 5, you
might be an asthma carrier.
This questionnaire is just indicative and under no circumstance
substitutes medical consultation.
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Have I got an allergy or flu? |
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| Some symptoms such as obstructed nose, sneezing, itchy eyes,
nose and throat, are not just originated from allergies, as they can
also be a sign of flu. The flu is caused by viruses and the symptoms
usually disappear after a few days, different from the
allergies. It is very usual to see allergic patients that before
finding out about their disease, used to believe that they had a "constant flu". The allergic reactions start to act while the person
is exposed to certain proteins, for example, the airborne
allergens – airborne substances responsible for the appearance
of inflammatory reactions susceptible individuals. Other
substances can be so irritating that they can aggravate the
inflammatory process, like strong odors, toxic Ozone, and sometimes
just cold air. Toxic Ozone is not only present in the
atmospheric layer protecting Earth from the UV rays but also in
the environment that we live. In this case, toxic Ozone can cause
irreversible damage to the lungs, besides causing asthmatic
crisis. |
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Main airborne allergens |
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| Dust Mite allergens. The house dust mites are usually found in
mattresses and couches. Their main food sources are fungus and
human skin flakes. The dust mite allergens are found in their
skeletons and especially in their fecal matter. Because they are so
light weighted, those allergens are thrown in the air after any
movement in the environment. |
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| Mold. Mold is a kind of fungus that throws spores in the air which are
their reproductive structures, invisible to the naked eye that when
inhaled, may be responsible to trigger allergic reactions and in some
cases, even infections. |
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| Pet Dander. The allergy causing substances and mostly found in
pet’s oil glands, skin and saliva. They are small sized proteins that
might stay airborne for hours or even days. Besides, they are easily
transported between environments, this way they can be found in
places where there are no animals3. Many researches relate
asthmatic crisis to the presence of pet dander in homes3,4. |
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| Pollen Allergens. Pollen may cause seasonal rhinitis which occurs
in a determined period of the year. Usually it may appear in Spring
time, when the flowers bloom. The pollen is extremely light weighted
and disperses itself through the air. When inhaled it may deposit
itself on the nasal mucous the existing proteins of the grains may
trigger allergic reactions5 |
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| In other words, the allergic rhinitis is characterized by nasal
inflammation after exposure to the allergens2. On the other
hand, asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to the
obstruction of the respiratory airways6. Studies demonstrate that
the allergic rhinitis usually precedes asthma and that about 38%
of the people who have rhinitis also suffer from asthma7.
In the case of sinusitis, it may be said that it is a disease characterized
by the inflammation of the nasal mucus, which leads to
obstruction, pain and a pressure feeling on the cheeks. It may
also be caused due to infections caused by viruses, bacteria
infections, or allergic reactions8. |
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Knowledge |
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Did you know that some dust mite and fungus are intimately
related?
Laboratory tests suggest that some dust mites
species can not survive in the absence of fungus10.
Fungus other than being a food source for dust
mites they are also responsible for the pre digesting of human
skin flakes11. |
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How to improve the quality of life of one
allergic person |
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Allergies and its inconvenient symptoms are responsible for the
reduction the quality of life and even loss of productivity at
school and work2.The main way to avoid allergies is to prevent
allergens to be inhaled by people. For that to occur, two
measures need to be taken: to treat the air (contamination
means) and to fight contamination sources.
These are some important tips:
1- When washing bed sheets try to do it using hot water
(131F) every 7 days, in order to eliminate the dust mites;
2- If possible, use anti-dust mite covers on attresses
and pillows and avoid feather pillows and comforters;
3- In there is presence of mildew, use a 1 part of chlorine
for each 4 parts of water solution for cleaning. Do not mix
chlorine based products with ammonia based products. The
mixture liberates toxic gases;
4- Clean up all mildew stains that you find. If the material
is too porous and cannot be totally cleaned, throw it away;
5- Wait until the surfaces are completely dry before
placing objects over it;
6- Use exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms. This
measure will decrease humidity levels and reduces the installation
of germs;
7- Ventilate closed spaces like attics. In fact, the relative
humidity of any environment should always be kept below 50%,
because over that fungus, bacteria and dust mites will proliferate
quicker.
8- Clean up the air conditioning system and dehumidifiers
on a regular basis, because those devices accumulate
humidity and dirt inside, helping fungus and bacteria growth.
9- When water damages occur like during floods, the
contaminated materials should be cleaned and dried within 24
hours;
10- Remove any allergic person from the room whenever
vacuum cleaning or changing bed sheets, because the quantity
of dust mites, fungus and bacteria in the air increase during the
cleaning process;
11- Allergic people should avoid carpets because the
vacuum cleaners cannot remove all dust mites and fungus out of
its woof;
12- Use Airfree air purifier to maintain a good air quality
level in the environment. |
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| Why Airfree |
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Airfree quietly, constantly, and efficiently purifies the air
which is the transmitting mean between the contamination sources
and the allergic person.
Airfree is the high efficiency air purifier that reduces up to
99% of airborne micro-organisms and allergens, besides educing in
26% the amount of Ozone, duly confirmed by many independent test
reports performed by Universities, Laboratories, and Institutions in
several countries. For further information regarding Airfree, and to
see copies of full test reports please access www.airfree.com. |
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| Airfree P80 |
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Efficient: Airfree is tested in real working environments with people in them by credible ISO 17025 independent laboratories and universities in several countries.Airfree destroys any microorganism such as mold spores, bacteria, viruses, and dust mite allergens when passing through its patented high efficiency thermo dynamic sterilizing ceramic core known as ThermoDyn regardless of how hazardous and small they might be.
Silent: No sound emission.
Exclusive: Airfree uses just heat ThermoDyn technology to destroy and incinerate airborne microorganisms. No fiber glass filters, triclosan coated paper or any kind of material that can be harmful to those operating or wasting it.
Ozone Reduction: Airfree exclusive ThermoDyn technology is the only one reducing ozone while destroying microorganisms.
Economic: Airfree model electric consumption is lower that a 50W light bulb. No replacement parts required like filters that may cost hundreds of dollars a year.
Easy Installation: Just place Airfree on the floor and plug it into the nearest electric outlet. No need for maintenance or special cleaning.
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| Bibliographical References: |
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3- Peter B. Boggs. Indoor Allergen Control Measures: A Practical Summary. Lesson 17, Volume
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DE DOENÇAS ALÉRGICAS NO HOMEM |
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