Do you suffer from indoor allergies? Learn about common triggers and how to reduce them in your home.

2. Dander from PETS CAN become airborne & distribute
throughout the home. IF YOU HAVE ALLERGY SUFFERERS
IN YOUR FAMILY, YOU SHOULD AVOID BRINGING A DOG, CAT
OR OTHER WARM-BLOODED ANIMALS INTO YOUR HOME.
MakE the bedrooms pet-free
Restrict pets to one area of the home
UsE A high efficiency air filter
(HEPA) in the bedroom
RemovE carpeting or other reservoirs
for dander from the bedroom
Wash furred pets weekly
Have a non-allergic family member
clean the cages of hamsters, gerbils etc.
IF YOU CAN’T
LIVE WITHOUT
YOUR PET:

3. Pollens are impossible to avoid when outdoors.
However, it is possible to reduce total daily
exposure to pollen with some simple measures
within the home.
Keep windows closed at all times
Use air-conditioning (in homes & CARs)
during the pollen season TO KEEP COOL
reduce POLLEN
IN THE HOME:
Run a HEPA filter 24 hours a day
in the bedroom (KEEP DOORS CLOSED)
Shower or bathe before bed to avoid
deposITING pollen in YOUR bedding

4. Indoor molds are found in areas that are damp
& cool, such as basements with water damage,
drip pans from refrigerators, bathroom tile &
windows that have not been wall sealed.
try A hygrometer (find at hardware stores)
to follow home humidity levels.
the humidity level in your home
should be at or below 40-50%.
reduce mold
IN THE HOME:
use a dehumidifier to reduce humidity levels.
clean & empty a dehumidifier regularly
to avoid mold growth on the unit.

5. wash bedding at 130° f to remove dust
mites & their waste from materials
remove other sources for dust mites
like stuffed animals & down comforters
choose bare flooring over carpet
reduce dust
IN THE HOME:
use special dust mite impermeable covers
over pillows, mattresses & box springs
a dehumidifier can help keep dust mites at bay
keep bedroom clutter to a minimum
Dust mites are microscopic creatures that feed on dead
flakes of skin. they live in places like beds, bedrooms,
carpeting & upholstery. The most effective measures
for dust mite control focuses on the bed & bedroom.

6. visit an
allergistif these measures & over the counter
antihistamines don’t improve your indoor
allergy symptoms you should visit an
allergist to find the underlying issue.
visit dupagemedicalgroup.com or call 630-545-7833 to
schedule an appointment with a dmg allergist today!