Dust mites develop naturally and appear in nearly all homes; in fact, an estimated four out of five homes in the U.S. have dust mites in at least one bed. Being one of the major indoor triggers for people with asthma, dust mite allergens can lead to severe and...
Seasonal allergies don’t affect us all, however, a large portion of the population fear the approaching fall season as well as the hay fever symptoms that come with it. Allergic rhinitis is a condition that occurs when our body’s immune system overreacts to...
The nose serves an abundance of purposes, such as it provides air for respiration, senses smell, filters the air, warms and moistens the air, and cleans itself of foreign debris. It’s clear to sniff out that a lot of vital bodily functions are happening right under...
Most of us take our sense of smell for granted, however, those with anosmia undoubtedly miss smelling the flowers, the pleasantness of fresh air, and even the way food used to taste. Anosmia describes the uncomfortable condition of a complete loss of smell, where...
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), since 1964, roughly 2,500,000 people have died from health problems caused by secondhand smoke exposure. To this day, even with all the recent laws prohibiting people from smoking cigarettes in public,...
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