{"id":7698,"date":"2019-11-07T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=7698"},"modified":"2019-11-15T14:51:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T20:51:38","slug":"indoor-allergens-and-what-you-can-do-about-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/indoor-allergens-and-what-you-can-do-about-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor allergens and what you can do about them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our homes are our castles. A haven where we can relax and let go of all our worries. Unfortunately, for those suffering from <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/90,P01667\">allergies<\/a>, that may not be the case, especially when we batten down the hatches for winter.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\">Environmental Protection Agency<\/a> (EPA) have found that the air in our homes can be more polluted than outside air. While improvements in construction keep all types of pollutants out of our homes, they are also responsible for holding contaminants inside.<\/p>\n<h2>What causes indoor allergens?<\/h2>\n<p>A part of this pollution comes from the chemicals used to make building materials, flooring and furniture. However, the vast majority of it comes from situations we create or ignore.<\/p>\n<p>Things like:<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"col2\">\n<ul>\n<li>Air fresheners<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/90,P01670\">Animal allergens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Candles<\/li>\n<li>Chemical cleaning supplies<\/li>\n<li>Cockroaches<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00014\">Dust (Mites)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col2\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fireplaces<\/li>\n<li>Mildew \/ Mold<\/li>\n<li>Pesticides<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00492\">Radon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tobacco smoke<\/li>\n<li>Trapped pollen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Symptoms to look for<\/h2>\n<p>Just about anything that releases gasses or particles into the air can be considered an <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00011\">allergen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The allergen causes your\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00039\">immune system\u00a0<\/a>to attack the substance that is not native to your body. When the allergen particles come to rest in the linings of your eyes, nose or\u00a0airway, your <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00013\">immune system\u2019s<\/a> response can trigger an\u00a0allergic reaction that could include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"col2\">\n<ul>\n<li>Chest tightness<\/li>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<li>Bloodshot, itchy, swollen or watery eyes<\/li>\n<li>Itchy, stuffy nose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col2\">\n<ul>\n<li>Nasal discharge<\/li>\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n<li>Scratchy, swollen throat<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be alarmed, there are ways to manage the everyday allergens floating around the average home. Here are a few places to start.<\/p>\n<h2>Airflow<\/h2>\n<p>Ensuring clean and proper airflow is one of the best ways to remove allergens from your house. Make sure you have a high-quality air filter in your HVAC system and change it every three months. If possible, buy <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/1,498\">HEPA air filters<\/a> in high-traffic areas of your home.<\/p>\n<p>Some dust is present in every home. It doesn\u2019t matter how often or thoroughly you clean. However, it would help if you dusted furniture regularly, removing unnecessary dust from knick-knacks and lamps.<\/p>\n<p>If you have carpet, use a high-efficiency HEPA filtration vacuum with a sealed system. When you upgrade flooring, consider replacing with an allergen-friendly carpet or hardwood type of flooring system.<\/p>\n<h2>The bedroom<\/h2>\n<p>Bedrooms are a perfect collection point for allergens. The large pieces of furniture allow dust to collect in, on and under them. We are continually moving through our bedroom, rotating clothes through the closets and drawers and spending a large part of our time in bed. Unfortunately, mattresses, upholstered furniture or any cloth material are the perfect environment for dust mites, a leading cause of allergy complications.<\/p>\n<p>Many people who believe they\u2019re sensitive to dust are actually sensitive to the dust mites and their waste.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7793 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bedroom scene\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to a study by Ohio State University, a used mattress could have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites living in it. Dust mites don\u2019t hurt us. However, if you are allergic to them or dust, it can cause havoc on your allergies.<\/p>\n<p>It would be best if you used allergen blocking pillows and mattress covers, washing your bedding material frequently in water at or above 130\u00b0 F to kill any dust mites. Even placing your pillows in the dryer for 30 minutes at a high temperature can kill dust mites, but avoid excessive heat with memory foam pillows.<\/p>\n<p>Sunlight can also kill dust mites in bedding or throw rugs too large for the washing machine. By simply draping the bedding outdoors on a sunny day, most dust mites can be eliminated from bulky items with UV exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Vacuum carpets and under beds and dressers regularly and avoid letting your pets into your bedroom.<\/p>\n<h2>A few words about pets<\/h2>\n<p>Pets also spend more time indoors during the winter, shedding dander throughout every nook and cranny in the house. And if your pets need to go outside routinely, outside contaminants and allergens are tracking back inside your home where they become trapped.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7792 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tabby cat\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some people are just allergic to a type of animal, and being around that animal triggers their symptoms. However, many people mistakenly blame the animal\u2019s fur for this reaction. It\u2019s not the hair of the animal but the allergens in the <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00003\">animal\u2019s saliva, urine or dander<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your pet has fur, you should try to bathe them at least once a week with a natural shampoo and brush them outdoors as often as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Try to keep your pets out of your bedroom or enclosed living spaces and vacuum carpets regularly to remove allergens.<\/p>\n<p>After touching or being licked by a pet, washing your hands and face can help keep your allergies from triggering.<\/p>\n<h2>The rest of your home<\/h2>\n<p>Try to limit your use of industrial cleaners, pesticides and air fresheners. There is a natural solution to almost every cleaning situation in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Dust with a damp mop or rag to capture allergens and prevent spreading them around, and have upholstery and carpets steam cleaned regularly.<\/p>\n<p>If you use these types of chemicals, make sure you follow the directions and store and dispose of the products properly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s recommended that homes have a relative humidity of 30% to 50%. High humidity, standing water, water-damaged materials and wet surfaces can become a breeding ground for bacteria, insects, mildews and <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/40,MoldAllergiesMoldAllQuiz\">molds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7794 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"African-American man dusting bookshelves in apartment\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/w-indoor-allergies-sd3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mold requires water to grow and reproduces by releasing spores into the air. The spores can easily travel around your house to find a suitable environment to grow and produce mildew.<\/p>\n<p>The tricky thing about mold \u2013 it can grow anywhere and on almost any surface. This means it can be hidden under flooring or behind walls. That is why good air circulation and proper drainage are essential.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you smoke, try to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/pulmonology\/resources\/smoking-cessation\/\">smoking cessation resources<\/a> to help you quit, and don\u2019t allow smoking in your home.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest threat of indoor pollutants is to people who are inside for long periods. This group includes the elderly, office workers, small children and those with chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you are successful with the above environmental control measures, you may still have some challenges with symptoms related to <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/138,V1027\">allergic rhinitis<\/a>. One of the simplest preventive efforts to minimize the effects of allergen exposure is using a nasal saline rinse or spray to cleanse the allergens and mucus from the nasal cavity on a routine basis, removing the sources of the inflammation and decreasing symptoms. Many options are available over the counter, are natural and safe for all ages, and do not interfere with any medications.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to your body. If you feel healthier when you are outside, you should do an <a href=\"http:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/1,2163\">allergen assessment<\/a> of your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The air we breathe inside our homes can be more polluted than outdoors. 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