Early Exposure to Pet and Pest Allergens Could Reduce Asthma Risk
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Blog Post CommentThanks for the information. In many cases I have noticed people have allergies with these pests. Therefore it become mandatory to take preventive measure and eradicate them from the house asap!
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Blog Post CommentI've heard that said many times. But my parents had a dog for a few years before I was born and that did not keep me from being allergic to animals nor did it prevent me from developing asthma. It wasn't until they removed the pet from the home did my allergies improve and the asthma attacks stopped happening. At the age of 50 I unknlowlingly came in contact with a dog and had a bad asthma attack. Since then my allergies have not calmed down.
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Blog Post Comment❤️If we keep our pillows covered with certified allergen-barrier covers, do they still need to be replaced every two years?
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Blog Post Comment❤️Marcia, that's a great question. I think that the replacement will help other things -- like the structural integrity of the pillow. After two years of sleeping on something like a pillow, it may not be offering you the best night's sleep.
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Blog Post Comment❤️The bedroom should be kept allergen and asthma trigger free. It may be difficult, but it is important to try! When we are lying down, our breathing problems often worsen. That is why we should have a clean and safe bedroom. We do need to get a good night of rest!
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Blog Post CommentIf you are allergic to cats or dogs and own one: "It should be recommended that the animal be removed from the patient's environment, as avoidance is believed to be the most effective measure for the management of dog and cat allergy." According to consensus https://onlinelibrary.wiley.co...ll/10.1111/all.13391
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Blog Post Comment❤️make homemade cleaning products and natural ones
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Blog Post Commentdid not tak about pets do not own any
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Blog Post CommentHi SillySally! Welcome to AAFA!
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Blog Post Commenti am new to all this computer stuff what does this do am allergic to scents cigarette smoke food dyes and colors , alot of cleaners and perfumes, have hayfever and do not live in a bubble yet
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Blog Post CommentHi Sillysally.. Yes these comments on this particular post pop out reverse than the others with the oldest comment at the bottom and the newer ones at the top. It confused me too because I made that cat/dog comment a while back before your comments. Awesome on homemade products! I usually buy 7th Generation products or use vinegar water with a few drops of essential oils. If you ever want to share your cleaning recipes, Id love to hear them! I am really trying to keep up on all my cleaning...
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Blog Post CommentHi, SillySally! Welcome to AAFA's online community! We have several members who struggle with the same things you do, and they have great ideas ... you can start a new topic with your excellent questions. Or you can find older discussion "threads" where people have already talked about how they manage these triggers.
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Blog Post Commentyou are spot on vinegar, baking soda, lemon oil in water will all clean alot and produce little allergy for me. cloves and cinnamon if not allergic or peppermint oil all can be dilute help keep away pets and spiders from areas one does not want them. I am lower income and learned to make out of neessity when I was young, people just thought I was a hippie
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Blog Post Comment❤️I live in the mountains my problems are with the apartment complex moving in smokers who have to smoke outside and the drift coming in my apartment with my doors and widows closed and scents from cleaners and I think diffusers and I have had a few days where I was not able to leave my patio it was so bad I am demanding under the ada to be accomodated and having to go through fair housing. I already know how tl control my asthma,allergies and epilepsy otherwise, management just says I have...
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Blog Post CommentYeah, the default on blog comments is "newest" first. But you can change that for yourself. There is an option between the reply box and the start of the comments to change how they are ordered:
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Blog Post CommentNo problem at ALL, SillySally ... I feel all thumbs with Facebook and Twitter, so I get your point exactly! These topics (or "threads" -- why they're called threads, I have no clue!) may help you out ... just click the topic title below, and it should take you to where people have been discussing it in the past. Asthma vs Housecleaning - the Struggle is Real! - house cleaning with lots of tips and tricks about cleaning Dealing with irritants - how to handle things like those "perfume assaults"
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File CommentIt is very difficult to find holiday rentals in Tuscany that do not have or admit animals. We need to have our own travel website, where holiday homes that AVOID the major triggers for allergies and asthma are listed..... It is not always possible to avoid ALL triggers, but dust, mold, certain flowers, pets and smoke CAN be excluded. Doesn't anyone want to start a "Home Away" or "Airbnb" site that specifically caters to allergic individuals???
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Database Record Commenthow do we get these Allergy, Asthma, CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®, Indoor Air Quality air cleaners when our asthma has caused us severe disability and cant afford this equipment on our SSDI income ?? Grants? funding from an agency? I need help getting these things for my home and can not afford it
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Database Record Comment🎉I recently switched my cats to Purina Pro Plan Live Clear. It's only been a few weeks, but I feel like my allergies have gotten a little better!
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Database Record Comment❤️My allergies got better after feeding my older cat the Senior formula of the Purina Pro Plan LiveClear formula, however I noticed significant health changes in my cat after several months of using this formula. She started to have a dull coat and was loosing her hair, so I had to switch off of it. I had to be extra vigilant in my home routine to keep my allergies and dermatitis from flaring up. I now take a damp cloth and go over the cat's coat weekly and get the under coat as much as...
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Database Record Comment❤️I've been using this since it was first available. It has helped my cat allergies. Also, my allergist decades ago said I had to bathe my cat weekly to get the dander off her & that would help my allergies. I did it for her and for both cats since. It works for me.
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Database Record CommentTried purina pro plan did not help at my home, my 2 cats fur was really getting dull looking then falling out alot. It's not helping me with my allergies, now seems to be worse.
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Database Record CommentThrough a process of elimination we figured out that this is working on our cat. This food is calorie dense so we switched her to Purina’s weight maintenance alternative thinking that that was also from the LiveClear line. She was on LiveClear for 3-4 months before that and was on the weight maintenance one, without us realizing, for 2 months. I went out of town for 8 days and did my usual vacuuming, deep clean, brush, wipe etc. when I got back home. Generally never break out in hives but I...