Dust Mites Dust mites and their excretions are one of the common allergens. Dust mites are categorized into house dust mites, dust mites, storage mites and many other types of mites, which are small eight-legged insects invisible to the naked eye. They are suitable for growing in warm and humid environments. It attaches itself to the surface of all kinds of clothing and living utensils such as carpets, pillows, bedsheets, plush toys, etc., and feeds on the dander shed by people and animals. Clinical evidence shows that more than 70% of patients with allergic diseases are highly allergic to dust mites, and more than 80% of them are allergic to dust mites and house dust mites at the same time. The ideal temperature for dust mites to grow and reproduce is 25 degrees Celsius and the humidity is 75%, so the concentration of dust mites is highest in the bedroom, especially the bed. According to statistics, even in a very tidy home, the average dust mite in each bed is more than 2 million. Avoidance methods: 1, regular and thorough cleaning of the room, in the process of cleaning, allergy should wear a dust mask or temporarily avoid the outdoors. Regular and thorough indoor ventilation to keep the room dry. Avoid woolen blankets and comforters, and don’t use feathers, down or kapok stuffed pillows. 3, bed sheets, pillowcases, sheets, etc. should be washed and changed in hot water, regular sun exposure at least once a month. 4, avoid the use of carpets and other fluffy fabrics. 5, home furnishings should try to use easy to clean, can also try anti-mite bedding. 6, do not let pets into the bedroom, and should be frequently cleaned. 7, do not store old newspapers and magazines. 8, bookcases, display cabinets and lockers should be closed. 9, air conditioning, air filters should be frequently cleaned, replaced. 10, the vacuum cleaner should have a suitable filter, do not use the suction nozzle or collect chips bucket facing themselves. 11, highly allergic patients can be desensitized under the guidance of a doctor. Mold Allergy Mold produces spores when it reproduces, which are usually dispersed in the air like pollen. People suffering from mold allergy can inhale these spores and trigger symptoms such as asthma and nasal allergies, skin allergies, etc. Mold likes to grow in damp places, indoor or outdoor can be found on the floor, bathroom, shower curtains and basement walls or bathroom supplies, air conditioning filters, indoor long-lasting food and fruit crumbs, when you see the black spots, that is, the place of mold growth. Avoid: Indoor: 1, avoid the use of carpets and upholstery, especially in the basement and other damp and dark places. 2. Keep your home dry and ventilated. 3, moldy carpet and textiles to take off. 4, Try not to put potted flowers indoors, because mold can grow in the soil. 5.Scrub walls and ceilings with chlorine bleach or apply anti-mold paint. 6. Use exhaust fans to ventilate and dehumidify when bathing and cooking. 7. Put garbage cans outside and empty kitchen garbage every day; wash garbage cans regularly with bleach. 8. Dry damp clothes and shoes as soon as possible, and do not put damp clothes into the cabinet for storage. 9, often defrost, clean and keep the refrigerator dry to prevent mold growth. Keep the water compartment under the refrigerator clean and dry. 10. Use a dehumidifier to keep the humidity in your home below 50% to inhibit mold growth. 11. Use air filters but clean and replace them regularly. Outdoor: 1, do not stay in indoor swimming pools, steam baths, self-service laundries and greenhouses where there is a lot of mold. 2.Don’t clean up dead leaves if you suffer from allergies. 3, Avoid contact with soil, compost piles, sandboxes and garbage licorice and barns. 4.Avoid camping or spreading out in the forest during fall and winter when there are a lot of dead leaves. Pollen Allergy Pollen is one of the necessary tools for plant reproduction, and different plants are pollinated throughout the year. When pollen is dispersed in the air, it can lead to asthma and allergic rhinitis, hives, and eczema attacks. Avoidance methods: 1. It is impossible to avoid pollen completely, but you can reduce your exposure to it. 2, When the pollen value in the air is high, such as in pollen season, you should minimize going out. 3.Avoid exercising on grass. 4.Wear a dust mask when working in the field. 5.Use air filters and clean them regularly. Cockroaches Cockroaches are extremely sensitive asthma allergens, because cockroaches like to hide in the dark, it is not easy to be found after death, for a long time, the dead cockroaches and their excreta decomposed into small particles floating in the air, easy to be inhaled into the lungs, causing asthma and other allergic diseases. Avoidance methods: 1. Actively kill cockroaches at home. 2. 2.After killing cockroaches, you should remove the dead bodies and excreta of cockroaches thoroughly. 3.Close the channels where cockroaches may enter and exit, including the seams of walls, windows and pipes. 4. All food should be put into containers, especially when placed overnight, in order to cut off the source of food for cockroaches. 5. Fix leaky faucets and do not pile up cardboard boxes or empty bottles at home. Animal Allergies The most common animals that cause allergies are cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds and farm animals such as rabbits, cows and horses. Allergens in animals come from their epithelium, saliva and urine. These allergens can be found in dust like mold and house dust mites. About 15% of the population is allergic to cats and dogs, and up to 30% of asthma patients. If an animal is allergic, the best thing to do is, of course, to avoid contact and not have pets. This may be difficult for some people, you should at least: If you are not highly sensitive: 1, regular cleaning of the home, allergy should wear a mask when cleaning or temporarily fall outside the house to avoid. 2. Do not use carpets and use wood, tile or concrete floors. 3.Do not allow pets to enter the bedroom during the day or at night. 4.Bathing animals weekly can reduce the number of allergens. 5. Groom your animal outside the house and ask someone else to clean up your pet’s feces. 6.Don’t let your pet lick you. 7, Frequently knock and rinse your pet’s bedding outside the house. 8, Use a vacuum cleaner with a filter to eliminate allergens hidden in furniture, carpets and curtains. If you are very sensitive: 1. You must avoid pets completely to avoid contact with allergens 2. Use strict cleaning methods to clean allergens from floors and walls, even if pets have not been in the room for some time. 3. Try not to use the car of the person who keeps the pet. 4.When visiting friends who have aggravated pets, it is best to leave your coat outside the door. 5.Don’t move into the residence of those who used to keep pets. 6.When choosing a place to live on vacation, be careful to check whether you can bring your pet to stay. If you wish to keep pets, you can keep goldfish and tropical fish, which are less susceptible to allergies. Food Allergy Food intolerance refers to any adverse reaction of the body to food or food additives. For example, an adult who lacks the enzyme to digest lactose suffers from vomiting and diarrhea when drinking milk. A true food allergy is caused by an excess of immunoglobulins in the body. If a patient is severely allergic to a food, even a minute amount of the allergen consumed can trigger severe allergic symptoms. It is estimated that only 1-4% of the population suffers from food allergies, but the prevalence of food allergies in children with eczema can be as high as 50%. Cow’s milk allergy Cow’s milk can be replaced with hypoallergenic formulas made from hydrolyzed casein or other proteins. Blood or skin tests should be performed before using milk substitutes, as hydrolyzed protein formulas may also contain allergenic proteins. Cow’s milk allergy usually resolves spontaneously and is rare after the age of 2 to 3 years, while allergies to other food proteins can persist for a long time. Nut/Wheat Allergies The best approach is to use alternative foods and not eat the allergic food! If you are allergic to wheat without being allergic to other grains and wheat qualities, oats, barley, millet, corn, etc. are very inexpensive and convenient wheat substitutes. Do not eat allergenic foods and foods that may contain allergenic foods, and read the ingredient descriptions on the package before eating the food. Do not eat cakes, candies or other foods that may contain nuts. People with wheat allergies should not drink beer and liquor because wheat is one of the common ingredients used to brew them. Wheat is sometimes used to make glue on envelopes or for other similar purposes; do not lick envelopes and stamps. Wheat is often used as an excipient in the manufacture of certain tablets; stop taking this medicine and take medical advice. Egg allergies Some people are allergic to egg whites only or egg yolks only; you can be tested with egg whites or egg yolks respectively to see if you are not allergic to one or the other. Don’t eat any food that contains egg whites Read food labels carefully and don’t eat anything that contains egg whites, egg yolks or ovalbumin. Don’t eat ice cream, margarine, and other foods that contain lecithin extracted from eggs Since people commonly use eggs to coat the tops of baked goods such as pies, rounds, breads, sausage meatloaf, and other baked goods, avoid eating these foods. Do not eat foods containing eggs such as cakes, puddings, wafers, egg noodles, etc.