Allergies are both annoying, costly and at times embarrassing, so here are some ways in which you are able to limit the affect of allergic reactions on your life:

Lets' start really simple. Frequently clean and vacuum your living and work areas. Occassionally allergies are caused by the air disturbance created from cleaning, however cleaning a few times per week overall can really help reduce the affects of allergies in the long run. Try to get a vacuum cleaner that comes with a built in filter. Once you finish cleaning you may like to leave the house to let the dust settle. You should lower the amount of dust mites present in your household by ensuring you both vacuum along and dust.

Consider just how much time you spend with animals and pets. Ban pets from your bedroom at the very least as allowing them there puts you at considerable risk even if they are your best friend. Of course try and minimise your contact with all animals particularly: fur, animal saliva, pet dander and dead skin.

Ensure that you keep the moisture level in your house as low as possible. You can significantly lower the chances of mold from developing in your house by reducing the general humidity levels especially in the kitchen and bathroom. Using a home dehumidifier is highly recommended (ebac dehumidifiers and delonghi dehumidifiers come highly recommended). Also make sure that there are no leaking pipes and clean surfaces often with a disenfectant.

You would do well to ensure your doors and windows are closed if you have ever seen pollen on your window sills. Try to have your aircon running instead and use one that has an easily cleaned and changeable filter.

If you are intending to go out for the day then ensure that you check the pollen count for your chosen destination. Between 10am and 4pm you should try to avoid being outdoors when pollen count will be at its peak. When driving ensure that the windows are firmly closed.

During periods of high wind and humidity you may prefer to stay inside as these are times when pollen and dust levels are at their highest. Try to avoid travelling at the peak times mentioned in order to avoid poor air quality. Think about wearing a mask for your face if you suffer a lot. Your skin may have gathered pollen and dust throughout the day so try and shower as soon as you can after returning home.

When planning a holiday ensure that you also look up the pollen level at the destination and be especially aware that you may might need to take special care when going to tropical places. Due to excess moisture these may then have raised levels of mold spores.

Plenty of suffering can be avoided by simlpy adhering to thes very simple guidelines.

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