- Wear a dust mask when cleaning or working in the yard
- Change your furnace and air conditioning filters monthly
- Use a High Efficient Particulate Air Cleaner (HEPA Filter)
- Keep your home well dusted (especially the bedroom)
- Get rid of stuffed animals (they harbor dust mites)
- Reduce any clutter that can collect dust or molds e.g. newspapers
- Keep windows and doors closed during heavy pollination including keeping your car windows rolled up
- Keep your pets outdoors or at least out of the bedroom (we need an allergen free place as much as possible to sleep so we can feel rested)
- Washing and grooming your pet regularly helps keep the dander down (by someone who is not allergic)
- Get rid of house plants or anything that may promote mold growth in the home
- Use cotton or synthetic bedding in place of feathers
- Enclose pillows and mattresses in protective allergy dust covers
- Wash your bedding in hot water every 7-10 days to reduce dust mites
- Use Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Nasal Steroids as prescribed by your doctor
- Talk to your doctor about Immunotherapy
- Keep a healthy life style by exercising, eating a balance diet and stop smoking
- Keep your doctor informed of any change in symptoms
