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Wear a Mask While Cleaning
Cleaning can disturb allergens and cause them to circulate in the air.
If you have allergic asthma, consider wearing a mask while cleaning.
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Monitor Air Quality
Indoor air quality issues can sneak up on you.
You might not even be aware that your asthma symptoms are due to poor air quality in your home.
These sensors aren’t as accurate as the AQI, but they can still be helpful.
Choose your air purifier carefully, ensuring it covers your required room size.
Experts recommend using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and never using an ozone-producing filter.
Reduce Clutter
Dust and other allergens settle onto objects in your home, like your furniture and floors.
The more clutter you havelike photo frames, knickknacks, papers, and stuffed toysthe more dust will collect.
Reduce your overall clutter so that layers of allergens do not build up.
Use an Allergy Cover for Your Mattress
Dust mites and other allergens can easily get trapped in your mattress.
For example, opt for wood and vinyl furniture over upholstered options.
Allergens can get trapped in upholstery, which is much more challenging to clean.
it’s possible for you to replace this with wood, tile, vinyl, or laminate flooring.
Low-pile carpet is a more allergy-friendly option than typical carpets.
Reduce Humidity
Managing the humidity levels in your home air is one of the best ways to reduce allergens.
Humid environments encourage the growth of dust mites and mold.
Some of the best ways to reduce humidity in your home are:
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Manage Pet Dander
Pets can be a significant source of allergens.
Remember, it’s not possible to eliminate all traces of pet allergens.
Tips to minimize pet dander include:
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However, experts advise against this.
It might seem counterintuitive, but keeping your windows and doors closed is actually preferred.
It keeps pollen and other outdoor allergens from entering your home and getting stuck there.
Practice Pest Control
Nobody wants mice, insects, cockroaches, and other pests to infest their home.
You’ll also want to change your furnace filter on a regular schedule.
Most devices have sensors that warn when filters are nearing the end of their lifespan.
If not, use a calendar or other reminder system to let yourself know when to replace the filter.
If you rent, let your landlord know about any issues.
Summary
If you have allergic asthma, you may be triggered by allergens in your home.
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