[EN] ExAller® blog

Sleeping issue or allergy?

Benjamin Tillier — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:28:56 GMT

Allergy symptoms and sleep disorders are linked

About 3/4 of people with allergies suffer from sleep disorders. It makes sense, as continuous nose blowing, sneezing, breathing difficulties and allergy attacks aren’t exactly the ingredients of a good night’s rest.

Why it is important to keep allergies from getting worse

Benjamin Tillier — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:26:31 GMT

Chronic allergies cause discomfort, poor-quality sleep and lower work and school performance in adults and children. But did you know that letting allergies go untreated for long periods of time may result in truly miserable and hard-to-control symptoms?

Impacts and consequences of dust mite allergy

Benjamin Tillier — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:24:14 GMT

A sneeze or two and some light congestion are not the only impacts of dust mite allergy. If you’re sensitive to dust mite allergens, keeping your face and body in close contact with mites and their droppings for 7 to 8 hours every night can have impacts not just on your physical health, but on your mental health – or those of your child.

Dust mites: up to 2 million in your mattress

Benjamin Tillier — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:55:59 GMT

House dust mites. We’ve all heard of them, but we rarely know exactly what they are — or just how many of them we come into contact with on a daily basis. Get the facts about these crawly, transparent arachnids that are probably feasting on your dead skin cells every night.

Don’t invite dust mites into your home

Benjamin Tillier — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:30:59 GMT

Dust mites are found in homes around the world and can multiply from 1 to 1,000,000 in a matter of weeks. Does this mean that there is nothing you can do to keep these unwanted guests from your mattresses, bedding, carpets, furniture and more? Absolutely not! Follow these tips for a home with fewer dust mites – and allergy symptoms.

Do I have a cold, or is it an allergy?

Benjamin Tillier — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:08:16 GMT

A runny nose, known as rhinorrhoea in the medical world, is the result of rhinitis – an inflammation of the nasal passages. Rhinitis can be caused by a variety of conditions, from changes in temperature and humidity (vasomotor rhinitis), exposure to particles or chemicals in the air, allergies, viruses and reactions to medicines or hormonal changes. But how can you tell the difference between viral rhinitis and allergic rhinitis?