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| - Allergies are overreactions of the body's immune system to specific substances that it misidentifies as harmful. Some people have allergic reactions to several things; for example: flowers or animals. The reaction is commonly caused by contacting or eating the specific thing. The symptoms of allergies are different: it can be flushing of the skin, problems with breathing, sneezing, itchy eyes, etc. Every allergy has its own, unique symptoms. Some allergies are really dangerous and can even cause death.
- One consideration that can affect many components in your home is the allergies of the people who live in it. The adjustments that can help depend on the item(s) causing the allergic reaction. Allergies can become more or less severe over time, moreover, anyone can can develop an allergy at any point of one's life. Allergies to food can be extremely dangerous. Even when they are initially mild, they can get worse and be life threatening. If you need to have the food in the house, keep it away from other foods. Keep it clearly labeled. Make sure any babysitters know about it.
- In spring allergy season, if you know your triggers you can start reducing your symptoms. You may believe pollen is the culprit. But, other substances such as mold may be involved in your allergies as well, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The college says more than two-thirds of people with spring allergies actually have symptoms all year long. Here are some of the experts' tips for keeping your sniffles and sneezes at bay during allergy season:
* Monitor pollen and mold counts. This information is often included in weather reports.
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| - In spring allergy season, if you know your triggers you can start reducing your symptoms. You may believe pollen is the culprit. But, other substances such as mold may be involved in your allergies as well, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The college says more than two-thirds of people with spring allergies actually have symptoms all year long. Here are some of the experts' tips for keeping your sniffles and sneezes at bay during allergy season:
* Monitor pollen and mold counts. This information is often included in weather reports. Keep windows and doors shut at home and in your car during allergy season, and try to stay inside at midday and during the afternoon, when pollen counts are highest.
* When mowing the lawn or doing other outdoor chores, wear a N95 filter mask rated by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and take appropriate medication beforehand.
* After spending time outdoors, take a shower, wash your hair and change your clothes. A number of over-the-counter and prescription medications can help control allergy symptoms, the allergists said in a college news release. Another option: allergy shots, which can help your body develop tolerance to allergens instead of reacting with symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes. The U.S. National Institutes of Health has more on controlling seasonal allergies at
- Allergies are overreactions of the body's immune system to specific substances that it misidentifies as harmful. Some people have allergic reactions to several things; for example: flowers or animals. The reaction is commonly caused by contacting or eating the specific thing. The symptoms of allergies are different: it can be flushing of the skin, problems with breathing, sneezing, itchy eyes, etc. Every allergy has its own, unique symptoms. Some allergies are really dangerous and can even cause death.
- One consideration that can affect many components in your home is the allergies of the people who live in it. The adjustments that can help depend on the item(s) causing the allergic reaction. Allergies can become more or less severe over time, moreover, anyone can can develop an allergy at any point of one's life. Allergies to dust, or more specifically dust mites, can be alleviated by reducing the things that can hold dust and additional cleaning. For instance, wood floors are easier to keep dust free than carpeted floors. Curtains can also hold dust. Dust from higher up to lower and then vacuum. Plant allergies are usually easier to handle within a home, and the near environment, if you have control over the yard or no yard. If the allergy is to an indoor plant, consider getting rid of it or moving it outdoors. If it's to an outdoor plant, can you get rid of that plant? Or if it's too common, like grass, could someone else mow the lawn? Some plant, like oak trees, have flowers in the spring. They may not cause an allergic reaction at other times. Allergies to food can be extremely dangerous. Even when they are initially mild, they can get worse and be life threatening. If you need to have the food in the house, keep it away from other foods. Keep it clearly labeled. Make sure any babysitters know about it. Pet allergies are complicated. If you test for allergies before adopting a pet, you can find out which ones will cause trouble for your household. But sometimes a pet ends up as part of the family through marriage or other blending. And as a beloved family member you may want to find a way to keep it. Or the residents may not be allergic, but guests may be. Depending on how long the guests will be staying and which rooms of the home they will be visiting, your strategy could vary. But some things that could help are surfaces that make it easier to clean up the hair and a good vacuum cleaner. There are also air filters that can help clear pet hair, dander and other allergens, like dust and pollen out of the air. Perfumes are added to many common household and cosmetic items. Even magazines can have inserts with perfume samples. These can usually be eliminated more easily by buying a different brand or fragrance free versions of the household items. Throw out the magazine inserts; in more extreme cases, you may need to check magazines and things before bringing them into the house. (Perhaps using a clear plastic bag to hold the magazine while you examine it, could help.)
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