If you have allergies, your body is overreacting to substances occurring naturally in the environment such as tree, weed and grass pollens, molds, dust mites or animal dander. The allergic reaction commonly involves you nose (allergic rhinitis), eyes (allergic conjunctivitis), and/or lungs … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Animal Dander
Pets can sometimes cause allergy problems. People can become allergic to parts of the animal’s skin, saliva and waste products. Your doctor can do tests to see if you are allergic to your pet. Here are some ways to control animal allergens: Remove the animal from the house if possible. … [Read more...]
Avoiding Cockroaches
Some people are allergic to cockroaches. They are attracted to food and moisture – including crumbs, cooking grease and plant water. It’s important to remove or tightly cover all food and water, especially at night when they are more active. To get rid of cockroaches you should: Keep the … [Read more...]
Controlling Dust Mites
House dust is a mixture of many things. There are two kinds of dust, organic dust and inorganic dust that make up house dust. Organic components contain dust mites, insect debris, animal dander, bacteria, mold and fungus spores, food particles and human skin flakes. Inorganic components contain … [Read more...]
