Part 1:  Understanding the Allergy Basics

Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or indoor allergies to dust mites, molds and pet dander, you may be regularly faced with allergy symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing or more.  You may experience allergy symptoms while outside as a result of seasonal allergies.  Or, your allergic reactions can come about due to exposure to indoor allergens while cleaning, coming into contact with pets or even while sleeping!  In order to understand the secret to living with allergies, you must educate yourself about allergic triggers, environmental controls and what causes your allergy symptoms.  As Part 1 of the Allergy Control Products series on The Secrets to Living with Allergies, learn some time-tested allergen avoidance steps toward living a healthier life that is free of allergy symptoms. 

Step 1:  Diagnose the Allergy Triggers that Cause Your Allergy Symptoms

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When you have indoor allergies to dust, mold and pet dander, you come into contact with allergy irritants all year round.  This contact can be the highest in your bedroom, where you come to rest and rejuvenate, but may end up worsening allergy symptoms. The high levels of allergens found in your bedroom can affect your health, and the path to a healthier night’s sleep is through reducing your exposure to allergens and therefore preventing allergy symptoms.  While steps should be taken throughout the home to reduce allergens, start in the bedroom as you spend the most time here.   When you take these allergy relief steps, you’ll be on your way to a healthier home and a healthier night’s sleep.

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My family owns one cat and two dogs…despite the fact that I am allergic and they are all very well aware of this.
We tried shots…they didn’t work.
They use this filter that is suppose to collect all the hairs going around in the house. I still, nonetheless, get allergies.
I’m kinda to young to live on my own, so I am pretty much stuck at their house for a couple years.
I take allergy relief medicine quite often, despite the fact that I hate having to take medication!
I feel like this is definitely weakening my immune system because I catch whatever sickness anyone around me has. I also feel like I’m starting to get asthma, which I think is because of this.
My family is too ignorant to get rid of the animals…it’s as if they love the animals more then me…which I already figured is true.
I stay out of my house a lot, because when ever I’m in it, I have trouble breathing and I get hives and rashes and itching eyes and blow my nose 24/7!!! It’s really no fun!
So now since you have the background of all of this… my question is; what are the possible outcomes of this? As in, what are some of the worst things that will happen to my health because of the fact that my body is always fighting these allergies?!

Living with food allergies isn’t as hard as it used to be. With so many people all over the world showing signs of allergies today, many food manufacturers have seen the benefit of offering a variety of food substitutes to help make life (and eating) easier for those with sensitive systems.

While living with food allergies may be easier these days, it can still be quite dangerous, depending on the severity of your symptoms. For some, coming in contact (any contact) with certain food allergens (such as peanuts, or even peanut oil), can make them very sick – or even kill them! So, what are the most common food culprits?

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Whether you suffer from season allergies or chronic allergies that are triggered by indoor allergens, the symptoms can range from irritating to disrupting. Chances are you are on a mission to find a management plan that can work for you.

Some avoid the triggers by staying indoors until the worst of the season is over. But what a shame that is since there are an increasing number of things that can be done to help ease symptoms and eliminate the triggers.

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Although there has been much information in the news lately about ‘toxic mold,’ this severe mold presence is less of a typical health threat than common indoor and outdoor molds.  With a large number of varieties, molds are one of the most widespread organisms.  From spring through fall in northern states or year-round in warm weather states, you may come into contact with outdoor molds that cause seasonal allergies.  When mowing the lawn, raking leaves, playing sports or taking part in other outdoor activities, you may experience typical allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, water eyes and more.  When it comes to indoor molds, you may be surprised to learn that common molds are normally found in all homes.  In this edition of the Allergy Control Products series on “The Secret to Living with Allergies,” allergy tips for controlling mold in your home and reducing mold allergies will be outlined. 

Step 1:  Toxic Mold vs. Common Molds.  Which is the Typical Cause of Mold Allergy Symptoms?

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i have a 1 bedroom apt with carpets

If you have pet allergies, you’re not alone.  According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), approximately 10 percent of Americans may be allergic to animals.   Of these allergy sufferers, many may have asthma and 20 to 30 percent of asthma sufferers have pet allergies.  These asthma sufferers include kids with childhood asthma.  The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) explains that allergic asthma (caused by allergens such as dust mites, cat and dog dander and other environmental allergens) is the most common form of asthma in children.   What can you do if you, your child or someone in your family has pet allergies?  This edition of the Allergy Control Products series on “The Secret to Living with Allergies” covers top allergy relief action steps for help with pet allergies. 

Step 1:  Understand where Pet Allergens are found and the Hurdles in Tackling Pet Allergies
Pet allergen, the allergy-causing material from dogs and cats that triggers allergic reactions, is not actually the pet hair but instead a protein present in the animal dander (made up of flaky skin cells and dried saliva).  Pet allergens are particularly small and ‘sticky’.  These allergens are found to the greatest extent in homes with pets, however, their sticky nature means that they often travel on clothes or in other ways to places where pets have never been allowed (such as offices, schools, and other public places). 

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If you have indoor allergies, your allergy symptoms are likely caused by dust mite allergens, mold allergens and pet dander.  While it may be easy to understand how molds and pets contribute to allergy symptoms, dust and dust mite allergens may be more difficult. Although there are many components in house dust to which people may be allergic, the biggest culprit is the dust mite.  Dust mites are microscopic and because they cannot be seen, you may not know how to combat this virtually ‘invisible’ allergen source.  Many allergic people have dust mite allergies, and to find allergy relief, it is important to learn how dust mites cause allergy symptoms.  With this edition of the Allergy Control Products series on “The Secret to Living with Allergies”, you’ll find basic facts about dust mites in order to understand how they are affecting your health.

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