Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
Knoxville Tops List of Worst Cities for Spring Allergy Sufferers
Indoor allergens (allergy-causing substances), such as dust mites, animal dander, pollen, and cockroaches can be triggers for people with seasonal allergies, too.
To improve the quality of indoor air, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recommends:
Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
Knoxville Tops List of Worst Cities for Spring Allergy Sufferers
How to Tame Spring Allergies continued...
Indoor allergens (allergy-causing substances), such as dust mites, animal dander, pollen, and cockroaches can be triggers for people with seasonal allergies, too.
To improve the quality of indoor air, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recommends:
- Control sources of indoor pollution: Remove or clean carpets, old mattresses, stuffed furniture, and stuffed toys. Put zippered allergen “encasements” on all pillows, mattresses, and box springs. If you keep a pet, bar it from the bed and bedroom. Ventilate adequately: keep windows and doors closed and set the air conditioner on recirculate and reduce humidity to less than 50%.
- Clean indoor air: Use a HEPA filter in rooms to remove allergens from the air. Vacuum once or twice a week with a vacuum equipped to control allergens and wash bedding weekly, including uncovered pillows and stuffed animals.
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