If you're like me and suffer from allergies to pollen summer, you probably look forward to winter. Winter generally reduces allergy symptoms when the outside temperature is cold and icy. But if you have allergies to mold and dust mites, it is possible to find relief during the winter months.
Here are some factors to consider that may cause allergies winter.
When the temperature drops, and the oven starts, send mold spores and dust that has accumulated in different parts of your heating system in the air of your home. This can trigger an allergic reaction in many people.
To help this situation, I always run the oven for 10 to 15 minutes in the fall when the windows wide open to allow fresh air to remove allergens generated.
Do not forget to change the furnace filter on a regular basis.
Allergy symptoms caused by dust and mold in the home include cough, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
These symptoms, although similar to those of a cold or flu, last longer than the usual 7-10 days. Allergy systems may hang for weeks or even months. In addition, allergies are not accompanied by fever or aches and pains.
If the cough, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing last more than a week, it is best to consult your doctor. It will direct you to an allergy specialist who will do a skin test to determine exactly which allergens affect. This is a very simple test that takes only 30 minutes and is not painful.
Once the specific allergens that cause your reactions are found, the doctor may prescribe antihistamines to reduce sneezing, runny nose, itching and decongestants relieve nasal congestion and inflammation.
Another avenue of treatment may include allergy shots. These plans lay the body to gradually increase allergen doses. This allows the immune system to develop resistance to the specific allergen. This can reduce winter allergy symptoms for a long period of time.
I found these vaccines work very well, my symptoms have been reduced significantly.
There are some other things you can do to help relieve the symptoms of winter allergies.
Consider purchasing a HEPA filter to remove dust from the air. This is very effective when used in the bedroom to help relieve the congestion of the night.
If the humidity level in your home is above 45-50%, a dehumidifier help control mold growth.
Remember that dust mites thrive in humidity over 60 percent and temperatures of 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Have mold showing items such as shower curtains and bath mats that can show any signs of moisture.
Check your basement for areas of mold growth. Wash all areas that they find a solution of 5% bleach and detergent and take further steps to reduce moisture in these areas.
Wash bedding in hot water (135 F) per week to reduce dust mites and their droppings.
Other considerations that will help relieve winter allergies include the use of an artificial Christmas tree and wash all your Christmas decorations before putting them out. Real trees can have pollen and mold, and washing the ornaments accumulation of dust that has accumulated is removed.
Clean, dust and vacuum regularly using a vacuum cleaner with an air of particles of high efficiency air (HEPA).
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, allergy free, New Year.
Here are some factors to consider that may cause allergies winter.
When the temperature drops, and the oven starts, send mold spores and dust that has accumulated in different parts of your heating system in the air of your home. This can trigger an allergic reaction in many people.
To help this situation, I always run the oven for 10 to 15 minutes in the fall when the windows wide open to allow fresh air to remove allergens generated.
Do not forget to change the furnace filter on a regular basis.
Allergy symptoms caused by dust and mold in the home include cough, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
These symptoms, although similar to those of a cold or flu, last longer than the usual 7-10 days. Allergy systems may hang for weeks or even months. In addition, allergies are not accompanied by fever or aches and pains.
If the cough, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing last more than a week, it is best to consult your doctor. It will direct you to an allergy specialist who will do a skin test to determine exactly which allergens affect. This is a very simple test that takes only 30 minutes and is not painful.
Once the specific allergens that cause your reactions are found, the doctor may prescribe antihistamines to reduce sneezing, runny nose, itching and decongestants relieve nasal congestion and inflammation.
Another avenue of treatment may include allergy shots. These plans lay the body to gradually increase allergen doses. This allows the immune system to develop resistance to the specific allergen. This can reduce winter allergy symptoms for a long period of time.
I found these vaccines work very well, my symptoms have been reduced significantly.
There are some other things you can do to help relieve the symptoms of winter allergies.
Consider purchasing a HEPA filter to remove dust from the air. This is very effective when used in the bedroom to help relieve the congestion of the night.
If the humidity level in your home is above 45-50%, a dehumidifier help control mold growth.
Remember that dust mites thrive in humidity over 60 percent and temperatures of 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Have mold showing items such as shower curtains and bath mats that can show any signs of moisture.
Check your basement for areas of mold growth. Wash all areas that they find a solution of 5% bleach and detergent and take further steps to reduce moisture in these areas.
Wash bedding in hot water (135 F) per week to reduce dust mites and their droppings.
Other considerations that will help relieve winter allergies include the use of an artificial Christmas tree and wash all your Christmas decorations before putting them out. Real trees can have pollen and mold, and washing the ornaments accumulation of dust that has accumulated is removed.
Clean, dust and vacuum regularly using a vacuum cleaner with an air of particles of high efficiency air (HEPA).
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, allergy free, New Year.
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