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INDOOR HOME TRIGGER ALLERGIES
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Have you ever found yourself sneezing when you didn't have a cold or flu virus? Or maybe you had a blocked or runny nose?
Hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction to particles found in the air that you breathe. These particles are breathed in through your nose or mouth. This allergy can worsen or flare-up your asthma and hay fever symptoms. The most common allergy for people with asthma and hay fever is pollens from grasses. Other allergies may be from dust mites, mould or animal dander.
WHAT DOES HAY FEVER FEEL LIKE?
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- itchy nose or eyes
- runny or blocked nose
- always feeling like you have a head cold
- throat clearing/coughing to clear the throat
- frequent sinus infections in adults, causing facial pain or pressure
- feeling tired and/or disturbed sleep
- always feeling like you have a head cold
You do not need to have all these symptoms to have hay fever. You might only experience a few. Some people may experience hay fever at certain times of the year - like spring or summer - due to pollens in the air. Other people experience these symptoms all year round.
If you are unsure about what's causing your hay fever symptoms, talk to your doctor about having allergy testing - in particular, grass pollen allergy testing. Having treatment to desensitise your allergy might be an option to consider with advice from your doctor to prevent symptoms.
Learn more about managing your asthma and hay fever by watching the video below:
PRODUCTS TO ASSIST YOU
Air Purifiers
Air purifiers filter out airborne allergens like pollen and dust, reducing hay fever symptoms indoors.
Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers reduce moisture, making it less hospitable for allergens like mould and dust mites, easing hay fever.
Mattress Protectors
Mattress protectors form a barrier against dust mites and allergens, reducing hay fever symptoms during sleep.
Allergy Sensitive Quilts
Allergy-sensitive quilts have hypoallergenic materials that resist allergens like dust and pollen, easing hay fever.
Allergy Sensitive Pillows
Allergy-sensitive pillows use hypoallergenic materials to repel dust mites and pollen, reducing hay fever symptoms.
Bamboo/Tencel Bed Sheets
These bed sheets are hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, reducing exposure to allergens and easing hay fever.
THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO MANAGE ALLERGIES
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Treating your hay fever well is one of the best ways to improve your asthma control. If left unchecked, asthma and hay fever can seriously affect your or your child's quality of life and put your health at risk.
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Use pillow protectors and mattress protectors to keep you safe from dust mites and their waste |
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Dust and vacuum your home regularly to remove potential allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and pollen |
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Consider using air purifiers in rooms where you spend a lot of time |
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Keep track of pollen levels in your area and try to stay indoors on high pollen days |
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Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly |
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Wash pillows regularly |
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Use allergen-proof covers on your mattresses and pillows to minimize exposure to dust mites |
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Vacuum your mattress |
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Declutter bedrooms and living room - try using plastic tubs for storage |
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Purchase/use an air purifier with a HEPA filter |
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