Top 10 Allergy Tips
If you or someone you know are among the 35 million people across the globe who suffer from seasonal allergies, here are ten steps you can take to minimize spring allergies at home:
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Consult an allergist.
Consider allergy tests and allergy shots.
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Remove shoes.
Leave shoes at the door entrance as you enter the house.
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Avoid exposure.
Keep the doors and windows closed to minimize pollen from entering your home; keep car windows closed.
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Clean yourself frequently.
Wash your hair and change your clothes after coming in from the outside.
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Use higher efficient filters.
Use pleated air filters regularly in heat pumps or air conditioners.
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Use the clothes dryer.
Don’t hang your clothes outside to dry.
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Wear a mask.
When outside working, consider wearing a N95 face mask approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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Purify the indoor air.
Use High Efficient Particle Air (HEPA) vacuum cleaners and air purifiers. They are efficient at removing 99% of airborne allergens.
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Clean bedding and linens.
Wash your bedding and pillow covers weekly.
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Clean your carpets, rugs and furniture.
Vacuum twice a week with a HEPA vacuum.
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