How to deal with dust allergies and other spring cleaning respiratory problems

by Joseph Malek

Being a person who has been cursed, for most of my life, with many different kinds of allergies, I can tell you that the best way to deal with your allergies to dust, molds and various plant pollens is to maintain a clean ...read more

by Ginger Kazay

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you can now see all the dust and dirt that have accumulated during the winter. Time for spring cleaning; but, you are allergic to dust and/or have other respiratory problems....read more

by C. Kay Rowley

The great outdoors isn't the only cause of sniffling and sneezing. The culprit could be in your home. About 20 million Americans suffer from allergies throughout the year and sometimes wintertime means extra trouble. Hom...read more

by Sam007

Exposing infants to allergens protects them from developing allergies later in life, according to research published in the journal Allergy. More children suffer from allergies now than ever before, and the numbers are ...read more

by Karen Loudermilk

Dealing with dust and allergies when spring cleaning? Spring has sprung, time to get ready to get out the dust mop! If you are like myself, and my family you have problems with indoor and outdoor allerg...read more

by Lauren Beyenhof

Let me start by defining HEPA Filter. It stands for High Efficiency Particulate air filter. From what I can tell, the term "true HEPA" is used to refer to where the filter is placed in the unit in conjunction with the moto...read more

by John B

With 2 children and a dog, I am very conscious of the air quality in my home. I suffered from asthma as a child but grew out of it in adolescence. I also have a son that suffered from asthma as a toddler but now seems to...read more

by Mandeep Kaur

Three simple, safe steps to reduce dust allergies: 1. Skip Problem Foods. In some people, an allergy or sensitivity to sugar, wheat, and dairy products can increase mucus production. Eliminating these foods helps reli...read more

by H.G. Hess

As someone with a severe allergy to dust and pollen, I know how horrible the symptoms are. Your nose feels inflamed, you sneeze, your eyes itch, and you can't stop coughing. It is a total nightmare! But luckily, there a...read more

by dom brau

Spring cleaning can be a nightmare for someone who is allergic to dust, but if you minimize the airborne particles and work with some type of ventilation, you will surely survive to clean another day. If you are only ...read more

by Iman Ashour

Wake Up & Smell The Poison! Part TWO "We are guilty of many errors and faults, but our worst crime is abandoning the ...read more

by Jen Thorpe

I have bad allergies, to a variety of things. One of the many things I am allergic to is dust. Here are some tricks and hints to use to survive spring cleaning: (1)Before cleaning, take whatever allergy medications yo...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

Spring, while absolutely beautiful, can be one of the biggest nightmares to an allergy sufferer like myself. Just the thought of spring, causes me to curl up behind the couch in hopes that it will pass me by. Those that ...read more

by Richard Serra

Some allergies are so bad that no matter what you do you can't escape having to deal with them. They can last a good bit of you're best months of the year for enjoying the fresh outdoors, whether it be sitting inside with ...read more

by Rob Bryant

A little preparation can help reduce the dust and allergens that keep you coughing and sneezing through the day and night. There are simple precautions that can be taken to keep the dust down while spring cleaning, such as...read more

by David Cowley

Help I Am Allergic To Dust Bunnies. If you are allergic to dust bunnies then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Dust come into contact with your lungs and your hypersensitive immune system k...read more

by Tina Samuels

Need to know how to allergy proof your home? How safe are you from allergy causing items in your own home? You clean, you vacuum, and you have all the filters available. Yet still, the answer to the question will probably...read more

by Penny Highfield

Dust, pollen, animals, cleaning agents or perfumes, no matter the allergic culprit, it is impossible to escape their miserable effects if you are a sufferer. Not only can they not be totally eradicated from your home, but...read more