The Tyrolean health resort of Galtür has successfully undergone the ECARF recertification process and continues to hold the prestigious seal of quality. Since 2018, Galtür has been Austria’s first ECARF-certified municipality, offering optimal conditions for allergy sufferers with 18 participating […]
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At the end of October, the municipality of Schwangau received a visit from Professor Dr. Torsten Zuberbier, chairman of the ECARF Foundation. Together with Mayor Stefan Rinke and Tourism Director Florian Hoffrohne, he discussed the development of the spa town […]
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The formation of mould in the home or at the workplace is the most important indoor pollutant problem affecting the population, judging by the number of enquiries received by health authorities and consumer centres nationwide. According to the WHO […]
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A healthy diet can help prevent allergies. But there is still no clear evidence that probiotics can be used to prevent or treat allergies.
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Handwashing, social distancing and mask wearing are the key measures people can take to protect themselves against the coronavirus. But people with allergies have other factors to consider.
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Some people develop a skin rash when exposed to cold temperatures. But it is not an allergy in the classical sense. Cold does not contain any allergens and the body therefore cannot develop antibodies against it.
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The ACAAI gives advice on how to protect yourself against hidden allergy triggers over the Christmas season.
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We all use some cosmetic products, such as toothpaste, shampoo or perfume, on a daily basis. Many of these products contain fragrances and preservatives. But these ingredients are not always safe.
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People who eat fast food at least three times per week are more prone to shortness of breath, asthma, allergic rhinitis and skin rashes.
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People with hay fever usually look forward to the colder months as the pollen season comes to an end and allergy symptoms subside. But the winter season brings its own share of allergens. Our Advent and Christmas traditions include many
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