You can help manage allergies and asthma beginning with your home environment. According to Achieve Solutions, a health website that is part of your State Health Plan benefit, you can't control the pollen count outdoors – but you can take action inside to control dust, food choices, and other triggers for allergies and asthma. Here are some tips!
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- Keep windows closed during peak allergy season and use air conditioners instead. It’s vital to check the filter of these units and clean them regularly.
- Practice good housekeeping, including changing bedding regularly and using environmentally friendly cleaners and pesticides. The main focus is on keep dust and other triggers to a minimum. Eliminate dust and encase feather or down pillows in hypoallergenic covers.
- Consider tile, wood, or laminate floors, which can be much better than carpeting. Choose hypoallergenic products in other home furnishings.
- Cook with allergies in mind. Families can often adjust to a special diet if it helps a family member.