Prevention of Allergies

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Repeatedly coming into contact with allergens tends to make allergies worse. You can help to prevent this by taking the following steps:

Keep your home dry and well ventilated by opening windows, not drying clothes indoors and turning down central heating. Dehumidifiers are also helpful.
Cut down on dust mites by dusting and vacuuming regularly. Remove cushions and soft toys, and buy bedding made from synthetic fabric rather than using feather pillows and woollen blankets.
If you are allergic to house dust mites, it is especially important wash your sheets and pillows once a week on a hot wash, and buy barrier covers for your bedding.
Avoid eating allergens you know can affect you.
If you suffer from hay fever, wear sunglasses to stop pollen getting in your eyes, avoid going outdoors when the pollen count is high (often included in TV and radio weather reports), and donâ€™t mow the grass or lie on freshly cut grass.
If you are allergic to pets, keep them outdoors, or make sure they only go into one room, preferably without carpet. Do not allow pets in bedrooms.