Some common allergies include airborne pollen allergies whose are symptoms triggered by trees, grass, plants and flowers. Dust mite allergies on the other hand are activated by microscopic bugs that live in carpets, upholstered furniture, bed linens, mattresses and box springs, animal dander and house dust.
Pet allergies are triggered by animal dander and old skin scales. Mold allergies are set off by mold, mildew and fungi, inside and out.
Food and asthma symptoms are triggered by something eaten. And although any food can cause an allergy, life-threatening food allergies can be caused by allergic reactions to peanuts, shellfish, citrus and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Allergy symptoms are caused by too much immunity. Everyone’s system produces antibodies to fight infection. An allergic person’s system produces an allergy antibody in response to allergens.
Allergens include substances in our environment such as pollen proteins. For an allergic individual, an allergy antibody is a fuse that ignites an allergy bomb-allergy cells that release histamine and other natural chemicals that cause allergic symptoms.
Histamine can be released anywhere in the allergy-prone victim’s body. Histamine released in the nose causes sneezing and a runny nose; in the lungs causes bronchial spasms or wheezing-asthma; in the skin causes itching or hives; in the stomach causes nausea. If histamine is released through the body, a life-threatening allergic reaction-anaphylaxis–can be produced causing death without immediate treatment.
For allergy relief, here are some tips:
1. Reduce your exposure to dust mite allergens: Remove carpets and keep upholstered furniture to a minimum.

2. Keep pets out of the bedroom; they are a popular feeding source for dust mite allergens.
3. Cooler nighttime temperatures (between 68 and 72 degrees) promote better sleep for the allergic individual.
4. Reduce your exposure to house dust: Leave the dusting and vacuuming to someone without house dust allergies or dust mite allergies.
5. Use a damp mop and damp cloth on floors, windowsills, under furniture, on window blind slats, bedsprings and other dust catchers.
6. Keep pets and pet dander allergens out of the house. Your family’s allergy-free health is more important than the habits of your pet.
7. Reduce your exposure to pollens: Educate yourself and your family about the pollen allergy season and the local pollen allergen timetable.
8. Stay indoors during peak pollen allergy seasons.
9. Keep windows and doors closed. “Fresh air” is not “fresh” for allergic individuals.
10. Caulk and seal windows to stop pollen and dust infiltration.

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