What is environmental control? Why is it important?
The best way to treat allergy symptoms is to avoid allergens. This is easy to say, but can be hard to do – completely eliminating microscopic allergens such as pollen, or mold spores may be impossible. However, even reducing the amount of allergen in your environment can lead to a significant decrease in symptoms, fewer medicines, and a higher quality of life. This is called environmental control.
Which environments should I attempt to control?
After identifying what you are allergic to, focus your attention on those places where you spend the most time. These may include your house, place of work, or car. The bedroom is especially important because people usually spend a third to half of their time there.
Click on the links below for helpful tips on how to eliminate or reduce exposure to allergens.
Shed fur or feathers and sloughed skin from cats, dogs, and birds can be problematic if you have allergies.
Too small to see with the naked eye, these tiny insects can cause big allergy symptoms in humid climates.
Learn how to reduce your risk of inviting the attention and subsequent stings from insects such as bees, wasps, and fire-ants.
Mold can be a year-round problem, especially in humid environments. Learn steps to control mold growth in your home.
During spring and fall, pollen is everywhere. Yet, there are steps to reduce the amount of pollen you inhale at home, work, or play.
Learn about other tips for spring cleaning and recreation that will help reduce your allergy symptoms.
