Pollens, on the other hand, are often cleared by rain thus improving allergic symptoms. If a patient is allergic to outdoor antigens, keep the windows of your house down and install furnace filters, or a free-standing air filter, which will clean the allergens from your house. Cats by far produce the most powerful allergen. The allergen can be present over 6 months after the cat is removed from the house and can easily be brought into the house on visitor s clothing. Allergens from horses and feathers are commonly found in the upholstery of furniture.
Indoor molds grow anywhere it is wet.
This includes, basements, bathrooms, garages, kitchens and around all plants. Getting a dehumidifier and replacing real plants with plastic plants will often help. A house dust allergy is actually an allergy to fecal material to the dust mite. Taking out carpets and installing wooden or linoleum floors will help, especially in the bedroom where you spend the most time. A plastic cover over bedroom pillows and mattress will help to reduce exposure.