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What are aeroallergens?
What is causing my allergies?
Aeroallergens
What they are
Aeroallergens are the particles in the air that cause allergic reactions. These substances irritate the respiratory system by stimulating the immune system to release IgE antibodies which binds to the allergen triggering the release of histamine causing inflammation and swelling in the affected area.
Where they come from
Aeroallergens come from many things that can be found around the home such as, house dust (dust mite debris and pet dander), cockroaches (excrement and debris of decaying bodies), plant particles (pollen, ragweed, etc.), and mold/fungus spores
What they cause
Allergies can affect the upper respiratory tract (nose, eyes, ears, and upper palate) the larynx, the lower respiratory tract (lungs, chest, major airways) and the skin. Allergic reactions can include, but are not limited to, any of the following: sneezing, coughing, runny or clogged nose, itchiness in the eyes, nose, or throat, watering eyes, skin irritation, diffiulty breathing, fatigue, and headaches. Allergies can also cause asthma.
Prevention/ management
If your home is suceptible to flooding, you may want to invest in a sump pump, which would remove excess water from the basement. This helps control moisture levels in your home.
How to prevent allergies
You can prevent allergies in young children by breastfeeding them and limiting contact of the child wtih certain allergens using the previous methods. Breastfeeding is very beneficial as it strengthens a child's immune system.
What you can do to get rid of allergens
Make sure to get rid of any pollen producing plants in your yard, home and garden if you suffer from a pollen allergy.
Keep your home clean and free of clutter.
Clean pets often, keep them off of furniture and remove shedded hair or feathers from surfaces.
Use a dehumidifier and HEPA filters.
Control basement humidity.
Allergies
What the different types are
There are many different types of allergens that you could develop a sensitivity to, the main source of allergens are related to food, dust, pollen, animals, drugs, latex, mold and insects.
What they are
Allergies are your body's reaction to certain external stimuli that you are sensitive to.
How they could develop
Sensitivity to certain allergens can develop at any age and it is mostly hereditary. If either of your parents have allergies, it is more likely that you will develop them.