In our article today, Robin Williams, an American expert on the ecology of housing and design, will give ten useful tips for allergy sufferers.
Eat fruit correctly.
Many fruits, from the usual apples and peaches to overseas bananas, contain on their surface potentially allergenic substances, and can cause unpleasant symptoms in predisposed people. To neutralize some allergenic proteins, it is recommended to hold the fruit in the microwave for about 10 seconds, and it is better not to consume the rind at all.
Cleaner - not always better.
Everyone has heard that cleanliness is a guarantee of health. But here there are nuances. The impact of a small amount of dirt and dust (insignificant!) Modern immunologists consider a useful "training" for the immune system. Especially important is this training for infants and young children whose excess sterility can increase and autoimmune diseases in the future. So make order, but feel the measure.
Hypoallergenic pillows are useful ....
If your pillow is older than three years and is not cleaned, it is better to buy a new one than "neutralize" the old one. The fact is that such products are teeming with dust mites, they are full of dust and other air allergens. Everything that falls on the pillow from your head for many years, is postponed and remains there.
The optimal solution is to buy a new pillow, best of all hypoallergenic with a protective zipper cover. For such a pillow, observe three simple rules: wash the cover every 3 weeks, and clean the pillow itself every 3 months and replace it at least every 3 years. And then allergens will not threaten your sleep.
And hypoallergenic dogs do not happen.
The so-called hypoallergenic breeds of dogs - labrador, poodles, Yorkshire terriers - are only considered safe for allergy sufferers because of the lack of a large amount of wool on your carpet. But the truth is that there is no scientific evidence for their hypoallergenicity. These rocks, in the same amounts as the rest, produce Can f 1 (Canis familiaris allergen 1), the main canine allergen.
Remove the carpets further away.
Parquet and tile floors are a much better choice for your health than the most expensive carpet with billions of allergenic particles among the villi. Of course, this does not cancel regular and thorough cleaning.
By the way, during cleaning it is strongly recommended to use a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter: it catches up to 99.97% of microscopic air allergens such as house dust, pollen, animal dander. These particles have a diameter of up to 0.3 microns (250 times less than a human hair!), So ordinary vacuum cleaners do not cope with them.
Buy nylon curtains.
It is safer to hang nylon curtains in the shower room, because vinyl contains traces of phthalates - potentially allergenic industrial chemicals. Phthalates are released from such products under the influence of high temperature and humidity, inevitable for bathrooms. In addition, vinyl curtains can shelter the mold.
Beware of domestic mold.
Mold is the worst enemy of people with allergies and asthma. And this enemy is more often than you think. Washing machines and dishwashers, refrigerators, shower cabins, basements and air conditioning systems - black fungus is omnipresent and extremely hardy. It is attached to wood, cardboard, paper, fabrics, even on lime.
Freeze soft toys.
The favorite bear cub of your baby is a haven for dust mites that provoke allergic reactions. Therefore, it is not superfluous to send it from time to time to the polar relatives. To get rid of parasites, it is enough to pack the toy in a bag and put it in the minus temperature for a day. At least a month after that, you do not have to worry about ticks.
Protect yourself from the sun.
You probably know that in the peak of solar activity on the street you need to protect the skin and eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Unfortunately, inside the house the danger does not decrease - here the allergic can get not only pollen, but also merciless rays, which can cause symptoms of photodermatosis.
Cosmetic products containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide will help you - this is a safe and reliable protection against photoallergic reactions.
10. Build your yard.
It is worthwhile to equip a place in front of the house where it is convenient to remove street shoes. Toys and tools that are used in the yard must be stored in the garage, in the attic - only not in the dwelling. These elementary measures will help, at least, reduce the risk of exacerbations of allergies and asthma in you and your children. Be healthy and enjoy the summer!.
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