Tackling Allergies in Indianapolis
It's allergy season in Indianapolis, which means it's time to take some simple steps to help relive your allergy symptoms. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American has published an Allergy Action Plan that lists five simple steps you can take to reduce allergies in your home.
1. Dust to Control Mites - By dusting surfaces and washing bedding often, you can control the amount of dust mites in your home.
2. Vacuum Often - Although cleaning can sometimes trigger allergic reactions, with dust in the air, vacuuming once or twice a week will reduce the surface dust mites. Wear a mask when doing housework and consider leaving for a few hours after you clean to avoid allergens in the air. You can also make sure your vacuum has an air filter to capture dust.
3. Reduce Pet Dander - If you have allergies, you should avoid pets with feathers or fur like birds, dogs and cats. Animal saliva and dead skin, or pet dander, can cause allergic reactions. If you can't bear to part with your pet, you should at least keep it out of the bedroom.
4. Shut Out Pollen - When you clean your windows, do you see a film of pollen on the frame or sill? One easy way to prevent pollen from entering your home is to keep windows and doors closed. Use an air filter and clean it regularly or run the air conditioner and change the filter often.
5. Avoid Mold Spores - Mold spores grow in moist areas. If you reduce the moisture in the bathroom and kitchen, you will reduce the mold. Fix any leaks inside and outside of your home and clean moldy surfaces. Plants can carry pollen and mold too, so limit the number of houseplants. Dehumidifiers will also help reduce mold. -(www.allergyactionplan.com)
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