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Life@Home – April 2025
How Your Home Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse
It’s that time of year again when your nose stuffs up and your eyes burn even as the weather gets better – allergy season! But if you’ve noticed that your symptoms occur indoors as well, there may be some triggers in your home that you can eliminate to make it a little more comfortable.
1.Watch out for moisture build up
Was it a particularly rainy winter? Have you experienced recent flooding? Moisture build up could be triggering symptoms if mold has had the chance to take hold somewhere where you can’t see. If you notice yourself getting better while on vacation, this may be the sign that something needs to get checked in your home.
2.Pet allergies can develop at any time
You may not be aware, but pet allergies can develop over time, even after your fuzzy friend has been in your home for a while! But have no fear, there are ways to manage a pet allergy, but it does require you to be aware that it’s a possibility and see a doctor about getting a test.
3.When was the last time you changed your sheets?
Dust is the most common allergen and sleeping in it every night can trigger some strong reactions. Consider getting dust-mite proof covers for your pillows, mattresses, and box springs. Wash blankets at least once a week, and switch to synthetic materials instead of wool or feather bedding.
4.Don’t let dust build up on curtains or blinds
You may not be cleaning your window coverings as often as you should, and they’re a hotspot for dust build up. Consider switching your curtains to easy to wash synthetic fabrics and switch cumbersome blinds to roller type shades which are easier to wash.
5.Store clutter where it can’t gather dust
You may have games and books properly shelved, but remember that those can be more surfaces for dust to build up on. Remember to give bookshelves a regular once over with a duster, even if it doesn’t immediately look like they need it, and store games and toys in tote bins to keep them protected and your nose free from dust particles.
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