We are using a futon as a bed until we can purchase a mattress and box spring. However, the smell of paint and carpet is stronger in the bedroom, so I'm wondering if some of the fibers in the carpet are causing his allergies, especially since his head is closer to the floor when he is lying down. We are going to try airing out the room. I have heard that it is possible to buy special mattress and pillow covers for allergy sufferers, but I have no idea about the specifics, or where I would purchase such things. Thanks for the help.
Mattresses are well known to retain and support dust mites.
I will have my secretary e-mail you the 800 telephone number of a company that sells allergen protective covers for mattresses. I hope that it will help reduce the nocturnal allergy like symptoms. Plastic covers are not as good as the newer allergen proof encasings which are now commercially available. If things do not improve soon after placing the futon in a proper encasement, then you should have your mate see an Allergy Specialist in your area for an exact diagnosis of his problems. I once had a patient who was suffering badly from allergies only because she continued to sleep on her grandmother's old mattress.