In this case an antihistamine can be taken when symptoms occur. Dust can also cause problems for people who are sensitive to the tiny dust mites that are attached to the dust particles. In these cases an air cleaner may be helpful. Your vaccum cleaner should also have a hepa filter to trap the particles so the dust is not sent back into the air. Vaccum your mattress about once a month to eliminate the dust mites that feed on dead skin cells that are on your mattress.
Some people have allergies to foods.
A common food allergy is peanuts. This allergy can be very dangerous because a lot of foods are prepared with peanut oil. If you are allergic to peanuts, care should be taken when purchasing food. Read all lables to make sure that foods do not contain peanuts or peanut oil. Many insects can also cause an allergic reaction to a person with a sensitivity to insect venom.