Article: Protection From Indoor Allergens Is Right Under Your Nose

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Runny noses, chronic coughing and watery eyes are nothing to sneeze at if you are one of the estimated 60 million Americans suffering from allergies.

For many sufferers these annoyances are a year-round problem and their homes and bedrooms -- far from being safe havens -- are often the reason for their discomfort. Since houses today are more energy efficient and tightly constructed than in the past, they trap an even higher concentration of indoor allergens and pollutants that can trigger allergies.

"Since most people spend up to eight hours a day -- one-third of their lifetime -- in the bedroom, it is important that this ...

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