While being indoors can protect an allergy sufferer from outside environmental triggers, it does not necessarily eliminate the risk of allergy symptoms.
Simple invisible things like mold, pet dander and dust mites can cause uncomfortable allergy symptoms including asthma and other respiratory problems.
Luckily there are a number of easy methods you can do to protect yourself and lower your exposure to these triggers.
As always, it is a good idea to consult your doctor or allergy specialist before implementing these methods.
You may discover with allergy testing that these triggers do not all apply to you.
Taking the time to find out what specifically is causing your symptoms will save you time and money in the long run.
Mold Mold can grow and flourish in any home; all it needs to grow is the right amount of moisture.
Mold spores spread when they are carried by dust in the air.
When breathed in these spores can cause allergy symptoms.
Keeping down humidity levels inside the house helps cut down potential mold growth; vent steam from places like bathrooms and kitchens.
If you live in an area of high humidity, try using a dehumidifier in your home and clean up moldy areas with a weak bleach solution.
If you home has a more severe mold problem, professionals need to be called in to take care of mold that grows in hard to access places like under floors and inside walls.
Dust Mites Even the cleanest house has dust; invisible to the naked eye, dust mites harmlessly feed on dander and dead skin and thrive in warm places.
Many people suffer from dust mite allergies.
Again, keeping a clean house is the key to limiting the effects of dust mites.
A weekly routine of dusting and vacuuming along with washing your bedding and any stuffed toys with hot water will help cut down the number of dust mites.
Old stuffed animals should be removed.
There are also a number of products available, such as special covers for bedding, which will also help eliminate dust mites.
Pet Dander Dander, flakes of dead skin, and not hair shed by pets is one of the common causes of indoor allergies.
When inhaled, this dander can cause symptoms like itching and sneezing.
Unless your pet allergy is severe, you do not need to get rid of your pets, only limit your exposure.
Simple invisible things like mold, pet dander and dust mites can cause uncomfortable allergy symptoms including asthma and other respiratory problems.
Luckily there are a number of easy methods you can do to protect yourself and lower your exposure to these triggers.
As always, it is a good idea to consult your doctor or allergy specialist before implementing these methods.
You may discover with allergy testing that these triggers do not all apply to you.
Taking the time to find out what specifically is causing your symptoms will save you time and money in the long run.
Mold Mold can grow and flourish in any home; all it needs to grow is the right amount of moisture.
Mold spores spread when they are carried by dust in the air.
When breathed in these spores can cause allergy symptoms.
Keeping down humidity levels inside the house helps cut down potential mold growth; vent steam from places like bathrooms and kitchens.
If you live in an area of high humidity, try using a dehumidifier in your home and clean up moldy areas with a weak bleach solution.
If you home has a more severe mold problem, professionals need to be called in to take care of mold that grows in hard to access places like under floors and inside walls.
Dust Mites Even the cleanest house has dust; invisible to the naked eye, dust mites harmlessly feed on dander and dead skin and thrive in warm places.
Many people suffer from dust mite allergies.
Again, keeping a clean house is the key to limiting the effects of dust mites.
A weekly routine of dusting and vacuuming along with washing your bedding and any stuffed toys with hot water will help cut down the number of dust mites.
Old stuffed animals should be removed.
There are also a number of products available, such as special covers for bedding, which will also help eliminate dust mites.
Pet Dander Dander, flakes of dead skin, and not hair shed by pets is one of the common causes of indoor allergies.
When inhaled, this dander can cause symptoms like itching and sneezing.
Unless your pet allergy is severe, you do not need to get rid of your pets, only limit your exposure.