Environmental Allergies
With environmental allergies, reducing your exposure to whatever is irritating you is key. Some people are allergic to household cleaners such as laundry detergent, hence the many varieties of mild detergent. With common irritants like mold and dust, a cleaning routine can help. Reduce mold by removing houseplants, using a dehumidifier, avoiding carpet in the bathroom and cleaning indoor trash cans and shower curtains with a mix of water and chlorine bleach. Reduce dust by replacing carpets with wood or linoleum, removing drapes and feather pillows, regularly vacuuming soft furniture and floors, and washing bedding weekly.
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- Q What is mold?
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Dr. Larry Chiaramonte, Allergy & ImmunologyMolds are widespread in the environment and are common causes of severe allergies and asthma. Molds are a primitive type of plant. Their spores are similar in size to pollen grains. Some common molds are visible, such as the blue mold that grows on stale... Full Answer
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- Q What causes mold allergy?
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Mold allergy can be caused by exposure to several different kinds of molds, including penicillium, cladosporium, alternaria, and aspergillus. Allergies begin when your body is exposed to mold spores and labels them as intruders. The next time you breathe... Full Answer
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- Q What are the treatment options for mold allergy?
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The best thing you can do to treat your mold allergy is avoid breathing in mold spores. Unfortunately, it is unrealistic to expect to avoid an airborne allergen as common as mold, so your next best option is medication. Though medications can't prevent... Full Answer
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- Q How do I get rid of mold in my house?
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Dr. Larry Chiaramonte, Allergy & ImmunologyHouses that are prone to mold can be painted with a product like Caliwel, which has been approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to kill molds on contact. It is applied like any paint and can be active for up to six years, although... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
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Latex allergy generally develops after repeated exposure to products containing natural rubber latex. When exposed to latex proteins, a latex-sensitive individual, whether a health care worker or a patient, may experience minor symptoms, such as hives or... Full Answer
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- Q How can I know if my child has hay fever?
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Seasonal allergies, sometimes called “hay fever,” can cause cold-like symptoms in children, such as sneezing, congestion, runny nose and itchy eyes. If these symptoms occur at the same time every year, your child may have seasonal allergies. Full Answer
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- Q Why does my child have hay fever?
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"Seasonal allergies can start at almost any age. Environment, lifestyle and genetics are all factors that play a role in why some children have allergies and others don’t. There is no one reason,” notes Maria Garcia-Lloret, M.D.,... Full Answer
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- Q How serious is hay fever?
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Seasonal allergies, sometimes called “hay fever,” are not a simple nuisance. “If left untreated, allergies can noticeably impair a child’s ability to learn and play,” says Maria Garcia-Lloret, M.D., pediatric... Full Answer
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- Q How can I relieve my child's hay fever?
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There is no real cure for seasonal allergies, sometimes called "hay fever," but it is possible to relieve symptoms by reducing or eliminating exposure to allergens. If reducing exposure isn’t possible or is ineffective, decongestants,... Full Answer
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- Q What are some natural remedies for seasonal allergies?
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Dr. Gerry Curatola, DentistryGo natural and try using nasal irrigation to cleanse and clear your sinuses. Nasal irrigation with the use of a Neti (sinus)-pot works well. You can even make your own salt water solution (try using Himalayan salt -- the purest on earth with many vital... Full Answer
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