Allergy and Asthma Control Starts in the Bedroom
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Improving Your Asthma and Allergy Health
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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❤️Jade just started her first round of Xolair Injections this past week. She's SO brave! But...I have to admit...It was a bittersweet moment; watching her sit there, calm, asking the nurse to count slowly for her, watching the needle, as she was given both injections. Outside of respectfully saying that it "kind of hurt, a lot", she didn't complain, or cry, or move, or refuse, or scream...she just sat still and watched! As a mom, this was a like a dream come true...at first. [{Sidebar} At this...
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Blog Post CommentHi Marcia - I'm using the mild dish soap that I have at my kitchen sink. I know that doesn't bother my hands too much. Do you have an eczema care plan that you've used in the past? I'm finding I need to moisturize and then put a barrier on. I hate my hands feeling sticking, so I'm trying to use the lighter moisturizer during the day and the heavier stuff at night. The N ational Eczema Association has a seal that products earn that are good for eczema.
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File Comment❤️What an amazing photo! Thanks so much for sharing! What are some things you did to prepare for snorkeling to keep your asthma under control?
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File Comment❤️Before I do any physical activity, especially snorkeling, I take my albuterol about 15 minutes before the activity to open my lungs and prevent them from constricting. It also helped to wear a wet suit so I didn’t feel the effects of the cold water. The snorkel guides also knew I had asthma and had my medication on deck ready to use in case of emergency, but I ended up doing great!
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Blog Post CommentWelcome, Suprabha to the AAFA community. An interesting question. CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® allergen-barrier mattress or pillow covers prevent dust mite colonies from booming in your bed. They will still live in your sheets, pillowcases and blankets, but with regular washing with hot water, you can keep the numbers down. Do Antibacterial mattresses make a difference? This would be a great question for Ask the Allergist. or a new topic in the Allergy Support forum.
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Blog Post CommentI agree with Belle. When schools, hospitals or Any building uses scent devices (like scent beams, Glade, febreeze, scented floor cleaning products, scented hand sanitizer, scented carpet cleaner, scented soap) it becomes a barrier for those of us who have reactions to the chemicals in those fragrances. (those with chemical induced asthma, migraines, COPD, learning disabilities, dementia). The list is endless as to how many people are affected by the undisclosed chemicals that chemical...
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Blog Post Comment❤️Hi Melissa, Thanks for asking My allergy triggers are tree pollen, grass pollen, dust and mold spores. I have used a natural nasal barrier with great effect for the dust and mold and it is now working well for my spring allergies.
