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Come and visit us at The 2012 Allergy & Free From Show! It is the UK’s largest annual gathering of people living with allergies, eczema, hay fever, asthma, and chemical sensitivities. Come along to our stand for fantastic special show promotions and talk to one of our experts. Follow the link below to register for FREE tickets complimentary of us here at Allergy Cosmos. See you...

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Mumbai's air pollution problems

It is a pity that Mumbai's air pollution is threatening the cities growing importance as a player on the global economic stage. Industrial emissions, the burning of refuse and vehicle exhausts are combining to produce unacceptably high levels of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter (PM) in Mumbai's air. The population of the city has grown dramatically in recent years, and has now reached 18 million – the fourth highest in the world and the most densely populated. The World Health...

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China's Particulate Pollution & Health Fear

In a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, Chinese researchers shed light on which components of PM2.5 pollution do most damage to health. Previous work has shown that exposure to PM2.5s (particles less than 2.5 microns in size) are linked to heart and lung problems and to excess mortality. But it has not been known just what compounds in the PM2.5s do the most damage. China has one of the highest concentrations of PM2.5 pollution in the world, but the...

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Nine Best Tips for Pet Owners with Allergies

Pet allergens affect 10 per cent of the population (25 per cent of those with asthma). So, what do you do if you are allergy-affected, yet also count yourself as an animal lover wanting to give a pet a home or, indeed, if an animal is already part of your family? It is not the fur or hair of the animal itself that is the problem. The allergenic proteins are actually shed in urine and saliva which stick to minute skin flakes (pet dander). These, in turn, get into the air and stick onto surfaces...

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Spring Cleaning - 11 Ways to Reduce Your Allergy Symptoms

Allergens like house dust mite dropping, pet dander, and mould spores lurk in dust and dirt, so be sure to target them in your annual spring cleaning project. Try this 11 point check list to improve your asthma and allergy symptoms this hay-fever season. Declutter. Ornaments, old newspapers, unused or broken appliances, unwanted furniture – they all collect dust. Do a little at a time, go through each room, and aim to get surfaces clear so they can be dusted quickly and easily....

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