It's our Anniversary - Celebrating 20 Years of Service

Since 1989 we have been helping people that suffer from allergies, asthma, and MCS as well as those who just want a healthier place to live or work. We've helped thousands of people over the years. Many of these people might be just like you, trying to find solutions to their indoor environmental or health problems.  Whether you are a new to our store or newsletter or a long-time customer, we want to say THANK YOU!

Please join us in celebrating our anniversary this year. We will have monthly sales and promotions all year long as a way to say Thank You for making The Allergy Store a success for the past 20 years.  We  are looking forward to the next 20 years, looking at ways to increase our already high level of customer service and looking to keep our prices low.  We are also constantly looking for new products that meet our high standards for effectiveness, quality, and value.  If you hear of something new, let us know.  We will be more than happy to test it out.

Thank you again for allowing us to be a success for the last 20 years and keep your eyes out for those special 20 year celebration sales.

Winter Allergies

Many people, those that suffer from pollen and mold allergies, get welcome relief from their allergies during the winter months. However, if you happen to live in a part of the country where it is warm year-round (Florida), the winter may not provide much if any relief.

On the other hand many people’s allergies and asthma get worse during the winter since we don’t spend too much time out side when it’s below freezing. We like to stay indoors where it is warm and cozy.

Unfortunately our pets also spend more time indoors which increases the amount of pet dander floating around. If there are smokers in the house they are less likely to step outside or open a window because it is cold. For others the dryness associated with running heaters 24/7 may bring on an asthma attack.

People also seem to sleep more during the winter months, our way of hibernation. The problem is dust mites love the bed too. If your bed is not covered you may find the longer you sleep the worse you feel.

Bathe your pets more often. Make sure you dry them well before you let them outside. You can also use products like Allerpet pet solution and Allersearch denaturing sprays to control the allergens from pet dander.

Get your loved one to quit smoking> It is better for them and will save them lots of money. If that is not an option just get them to open a window or get an air cleaner to get rid of the smoke.

For those that don’t like the dryness run a humidifier to add some moisture back in to the house.

Make sure your bed is covered with dust mite proof covers. They stop the dust mite allergens from getting to you while you sleep. Don’t forget to wash your sheets and blankets weekly in 140 degree hot water or use Allerwash or DeMite in warm or cold water.

If you need treatment it is the same whether it is summer or winter, antihistamines. Over-the-counter antihistamines are available or you can get a prescription from your doctor. Either way they usually help relieve the allergy symptoms for a while.

Cold or Allergies

Symptoms of allergies and colds can be similar, but here's how to tell the difference:

Timing - Colds are more common during the winter months, whereas allergies are more common in the spring through the fall. Trees, plants, and grasses are blooming and pollinating.

Symptoms - Both Colds and allergies cause runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, congestion and headaches. In general you feel run down. Many times cold symptoms come on gradually whereas allergy symptoms hit you all at once. Sneezing is more common symptom of allergies and fevers accompany colds and flu, but not allergies.

Mucus - Colds cause thick yellowish nasal discharge Allergies generally cause clear, thin, watery mucus discharge

Duration - Cold symptoms generally last 1 to 2 weeks. Allergy symptoms will continue until you are no longer exposed to the allergens.