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Article: Winter air stirs indoor allergens; Home heating systems rouse dust mites, dander to action.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- February 11, 2003
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Byline: Sarah Marcisz, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Just as spring's blossoms disguise the irritants that plague tens of millions of Americans, a cozy winter retreat with a fireplace and the family pet curled up on the rug belie indoor allergens.
But it can be tough to tell: Is it just a cold?
"Colds are more common than allergies, especially in winter, so that is what people think of first," said Dr. Henry Li, allergist at the Institute for Asthma and Allergy in Wheaton.
What some people don't know is that the winter season aggravates allergies induced by indoor irritants, such as dust mites, molds and animal dander, said Dr. Yvonne M. ...