Article: It is extremely important that you do not open doors or windows while your cat is highly agitated, because she may panic at the sound and bolt outside. Many pets who have run outdoors during fireworks have been lost or run over. Additionally, closing doors and windows will stop some of the explosion-like sounds from coming into your house. For example, if your bedroom is the farthest to the west of your house, and the fireworks are to the east, you would obviously pick your bedroom. Be careful picking up the cat, as they will probably be terrified and jumpy. At the same time, they may love having someone they know there comforting and loving them. It depends on what personality type your cat has. If your cat seems liable to claw you because she is so frightened, drop a towel or throw blanket over her body and pick her up using the blanket instead. Be sure to speak soothing words to her as you do so, to help her understand that you are trying to help. Except to move her to a safe location, it is unwise and unnecessary to try to hold a cat while she is panicking unless she seems to prefer being held. Holding a panicky cat can result in scratches and bites as well as injuries to the cat herself, who might strain her muscles or hit her head trying to get away from you. If your cat is crate trained and does not have negative experiences in a pet crate, a small crate like a pet taxi can be a great place to keep her safe during fireworks. It keeps her from running around, escaping the house, or hurting herself or others because she is confined in a small space. It also has the added benefit of helping her to feel secure and cozy. Try putting her favorite treat or toy in the crate along with a blanket or towel that smells like you. However, if your cat does not like to be crated, now is not the time to try to get her to use one. A highly agitated cat will only panic more if you put her in a crate against her will.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Close all doors and windows. Get your cat to go into a room far away from the fireworks. Do not try to hold her. Use a crate.
Article: During the fall allergy season keep your windows closed in order to prevent unwanted ragweed pollen from entering your home. August and September can often be fairly warm months so it is best to use your air conditioner to beat the heat. Air conditioning can also help reduce humidity in your home which will prevent mold from developing inside which can often aggravate allergy symptoms. It is also recommended that you keep your car windows closed and use the air conditioner while driving. AC and furnace filters help to limit the number of airborne pollutants, such as dust and pollen. These filters, over time, can become blocked by particles making them less efficient. By replacing your air filter regularly you can help ensure that allergens are being removed from the air in your home. High efficiency filters are recommended as the best type of filter to help with air quality. Once you have been exposed to allergens it is a good idea to immediately wash your hands, face, and clothes after coming inside. If you were outside for a long time you may want to shower and change into new clothes. Pets can often carry pollens and other allergens into the house. Pollen will cling onto the hair and enter your home undetected. By keeping your pets inside during allergy season, or minimizing their time outdoors, you can help to limit the amount of pollen that enters your home. Keep pets off the furniture and out of your bedroom to ensure they don't track ragweed pollen into the areas you use most in the home.
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Close windows and use the air conditioner. Replace AC and furnace filters regularly. Wash your body and clothes. Keep your pets inside.
Article: Sweating is a completely normal process and an important way your body maintains a consistent temperature. However, if you find that you sweat much more often than seems appropriate, you may have hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis causes sweating in the absence of physical activity or stress. Sweating when your body is not actively trying to regulate your body temperature is the number one symptom of hyperhidrosis. A common sign that a person suffers from hyperhidrosis is when excessive sweating begins to cause problems in your everyday life. Many people with hyperhidrosis struggle with the issue on a daily basis. If you find yourself needing to change your clothes throughout the day in order to hide your excessive sweating, you may suffer from hyperhidrosis. Having to do things like stuffing napkins under your arms or excusing yourself to the bathroom to wipe off excess sweat in comfortable environments is not common and may be a sign of hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is excess sweating that exists independently from any other medical condition. If your body simply sweats to excess, you likely have primary hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis occurs when your body is sweating excessively as a result of, or as a symptom of, another medical condition. Primary hyperhidrosis often affects certain areas of the body that are referred to as "focal points" like armpits or hands. Secondary hyperhidrosis is often more generalized. A common example of secondary hyperhidrosis is excessive night sweating from your entire body. It is important to determine if you are suffering from primary or secondary hyperhidrosis in order to effectively treat the condition. You should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your circumstances, but there are some questions you can ask yourself to help you identify which form of hyperhidrosis you seem to be suffering. If you meet any two of the following criteria, you likely have primary hyperhidrosis. If not, your sweating issues are likely secondary in nature. Your sweating is fairly symmetrical (you sweat the same from each side of your body). You experience at least one episode of excessive sweating per week. Your excess sweating impairs your regular activities. Your issues with excess sweating began before the age of 25. Primary hyperhidrosis runs in your family. You do not have excessive sweat issues when you are sleeping. If you are taking an inventory of your excessive sweating symptoms and you notice some common warning signs of a significant medical issue, seek medical attention as quickly as you can. Seek medical attention if you have a fever that reaches 104F (40C) or higher. If you experience shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or chest pain, seek treatment immediately.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look for abnormal sweating. Take note if your sweating affects you socially. Identify primary and secondary hyperhidrosis. Determine which form of hyperhidrosis you have. Seek immediate medical attention if necessary.