Guide To Sneaky Allergy And Asthma Triggers

Remodeling Or Painting

If individuals have a home improvement project they would like to start, they should consider preventive measures for dealing with their allergies or asthma. Remodeling or painting in the home can stir up dust mites, pollen, and other contaminants in the home, worsening symptoms. Additionally, the chemicals in products individual's use for the remodel such as glues, paints, sealants, and varnishes could have volatile organic compounds in the chemical makeup, which can irritate breathing. There are, thankfully, versions of these products available today that provide low volatile organic compounds. Individuals should look for products certified as asthma & allergy friendly if they want to minimize potential reactions.

Fruit and Christmas Trees

Anytime individuals bring a natural item such as flowers or a plant into their home, they should understand some pollen could be coming in with it. The same idea is connected with fruit and Christmas trees. Since fruit is a natural item it more than likely has pollen attached to it, so it is important for individuals to wash fruit as soon as they bring it home from the grocery store or farmer's market. Christmas trees also produce pollen, so for those who like to enjoy a real tree for the holidays, they should be aware of the potential allergen they are introducing as well. Unfortunately, those with severe allergies may want to choose a fake tree, or at the very least stick to a small tree to minimize its effect on their symptoms.