Avoidable Allergy Triggers

Many of the allergies we get start in winter and are at their height during spring. Most people are not aware of how many allergens are present at our homes and that is why we get sick more often in winter than any other season. You share the same room with bacteria that can adversely affect your body upon contact. The allergic reaction due can considerably vary from person to person. For example, the allergic reaction can be troublesome for some who has asthma. Moreover, you can get skin allergies, rashes, swollen lips or even itchy arms and legs.

That is the reason why it is absolutely pertinent that you take precautions all the necessary precautions all year round to avoid falling prey to winter and summer allergies. Some can even be as severe as to land you in a hospital for weeks. Here are some avoidable allergy triggers:

1.    Dust Mites:

Dust mites infect areas with their waste. These microscopic organisms are present everywhere and are also one of the primary trigger points for asthma. Their sources of nutrition are human skin flakes. Most dust mites attach themselves to us while we are sleeping. Unclean sheets and humidity levels that are above 45% are a thriving environment for these microscopic insects. The best way to get rid of them is to wash your bed sheets thrice a week and use a new bed sheet every two days. In addition, vacuuming your house can also prove to be a quick way of getting rid of them.

2.    Mold:

Mold can be literally found in all types of environments. In your house, you can find it in your basement, storage room and even bathrooms. They trigger severe allergies on the skin and must be dealt with properly. To ensure you don’t have this problem affecting you, clean the aforementioned areas with bleach and strong detergents.

3.    Cockroaches:

These creepy crawlies are one of the biggest contributors to asthma and other allergies. Cockroach feces, their saliva and shedding body parts can cause skin allergies and a number of other allergic reactions. Call your local pest exterminator immediately, even if you find one cockroach. Where there is one, you can bet there may be a growing infestation in the house.

4.    Pollen:

Pollen is probably the trickiest allergic trigger to combat as it is everywhere. It travels with the wind and enters your house through windows, clothes, pets and even your hair. Most people have breathing problems in the spring when pollen distribution in the air is at its peak. To be safe, take a shower on a daily basis, and give your clothes a good shrug to get all that pollen and dust out. It would be ideal if you can wear a clean shirt every day.

Keep your pets clean and keep the windows shut during the day. If all of this does not work, wear a breathing mask, especially if you are asthmatic. In due time, you will notice the difference in your sleep pattern and you will also be able to breathe more easily with zero congestion.

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